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Robert Freeman
| Robert Freeman | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 136 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Moravian College, 1978 | |
| Master's | Lehigh University, 1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/09/1956 | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Freeman earned his BA from Moravian College in 1978. He went on to receive his MA in History from Lehigh University in 1984. His professional experience includes his work as a Shop Steward.
Freeman served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1983 to 1994. He ran for re-election in 1994 but was denied. He then rejoined the Pennsylvania House in 1999. He has served in that position since, representing the 136th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Freeman served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Local Government, Democratic Chair | ||||
| • Local Government Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Freeman served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Local Government Commission | ||||
| • Local Government, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Freeman served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Local Government, Democratic Chair | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Freeman ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 136. Freeman ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 136, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robert Freeman Incumbent |
100% | 17,359 | |
| Total Votes | 17,359 | |||
2010
Freeman won re-election to the 136th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Ron Shegda in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 136 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Freeman (D)
|
9,976 | 64.2% | ||
| Ron Shegda (R) | 5,562 | 35.8% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Freeman won re-election to the 136th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,297 votes, defeating Republican Ron Shegda (6,915).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 136 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Freeman (D)
|
18,297 | 72.6% | ||
| Ron Shegda (R) | 6,915 | 27.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Freeman received $20,466 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Freeman's campaign in 2010 | |
| House Democratic Campaign Cmte Of Pennsylvania | $1,547 |
| Metropolitan Regional Council Of Carpenters & Joiners | $1,000 |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $750 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $20,466 |
Personal
Freeman has a wife, Terri, and two stepchildren.
Recent news
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- Steel yourself as Iron Man's mettle is tested - Hebdenbridge Today
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- 4A State Track Finals - KGWN
- Transactions for May 12, 2013 - Reading Eagle
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- Local elections 2013: Friday 3 May as it happened - The Guardian (blog)
- Gettysburg marks the 150th anniversary of the historic Civil War battle - Newsday
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Robert Freeman
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ 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 donations
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