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Richard Stevenson
| Richard Stevenson | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint Francis College, 1973 | |
| Master's | Suffolk University, 1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 02/11/1945 | |
| Place of birth | Mercer, PA | |
| Profession | Real Estate Appraiser | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Stevenson earned his BA from Saint Francis College in 1973. He went on to receive his MBA from Suffolk University in 1977.
Stevenson served in the United States Air Force as a Sergeant from 1968 to 1972. He then worked for RCA Corporation from 1973 to 1975. He has been owner/operator of Stevenson & Company since 1981 and currently works as a Real Estate Appraiser.
Stevenson served on the Grove City Borough Council from 1985 to 1993. From 1988 to 1993, he served as President of this council. In 2001, he joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 8th District. Beginning in the 2011 session, Stevenson will serve as Caucus Administrator.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stevenson served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committees | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stevenson served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stevenson served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Professional Licensure | ||||
Elections
2012
Stevenson ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 8. Stevenson ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 8, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Richard Stevenson Incumbent |
100% | 23,187 | |
| Total Votes | 23,187 | |||
2010
Stevenson won re-election to the 8th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in both the May 18 Republican primary and the November 2 general election.[4]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Stevenson (R)
|
18,360 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stevenson won re-election to the 8th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, receiving 24,389 votes running unopposed.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dick Stevenson (R)
|
24,389 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Stevenson raised $33,950 during the 2010 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ppl Corp | $2,800 |
| Pennsylvania Society Of Anesthesiologists | $2,000 |
| Stilley, John M | $2,000 |
| King, Thomas | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of Ophthalmology | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Troopers Association | $1,000 |
Personal
Stevenson and his wife, Susan, have two children.
Recent news
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Richard Stevenson News Feed
- Pennsylvania cyber charter schools rally to oppose funding cuts - The Herald
- Black Voter Turnout Rate Passes Whites In 2012 Election - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- New Anglican Diocese of Upper Midwest*CA Parish loses*New CANA East ... - Virtue Online
- Two Rochester Students Named as Minnesota's 2013 Presidential Scholars - St. Paul Asian American Press
- Places With Odd And Curious Names In English And Spanish - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- 5:30p Today: Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge near Spotsylvania ... - Fredericksburg.com
- The End Of Punk: Joe Carducci Interviewed - The Quietus
- Letters: Teachers, clergy and sex - NJ.com (blog)
- Farnsworth Opens Major Exhibition, EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY, Today - Broadway World
- Gli idioti di Twitter - Il Foglio (Abbonamento)
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External links
- Richard Stevenson's personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Stevenson
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ "Republican Caucus Chooses Smith, Turzai, Saylor as New House Leaders," Pennsylvania Independent, November 9, 2010
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2010 campaign contributors to Richard Stevenson
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