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Steve Santarsiero
Pennsylvania State House District 31
Incumbent
In office
2009 - Present
Term ends
November, 30 2012
Years in position 3
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary79,613/year
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First elected2008
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sTufts University
Master'sHoly Family University
J.D.University of Pennsylvania Law School
Personal
ProfessionAttorney
Websites
Office website

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Steve Santarsiero is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 31.

Santarsiero earned his BA from Tufts University. He went on to receive his MEd from Holy Family University. He then earned his JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

After earning his law degree, Santarsiero began working as an attorney. He has also worked as a Social Studies Teacher for Bensalem High School.

Santarsiero has served as Board Member/Chairman of the Lower Makefield Board of Supervisors since 2003. He joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2009 and has served in that position since. He represents the 31st District.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Santarsiero has been appointed to these committees:

Ethics

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Santarsiero served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2012

Santarsiero is running in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 31. Santarsiero ran unchallenged in the Democratic primary on April 24 and is opposed by Anne Chapman in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.[1]

2010

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2010

Santarsiero won re-election to the 31st District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Robert Ciervo in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[2]

Pennsylvania State House, District 31
Candidates Votes Percent
Steve Santarsiero (D) 13,482 50.3%
Robert Ciervo (R) 13,320 49.7%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Santarsiero won re-election to the 31st District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,952 votes, defeating Republican Pete Stainthorpe (16,873).[3]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 31
Candidates Votes Percent
Steve Santarsiero (D) 18,952 52.9%
Pete Stainthorpe (R) 16,873 47.1%

Campaign donors

2010

Santarsiero raised $502,335 during the 2010 election cycle.

His top contributors are listed below.[4]

Donor Amount
House Democratic Campaign Cmte Of Pennsylvania $155,261
Pennsylvania Democratic Party $49,950
Bucks County Democratic Cmte $22,050
Pennsylvania Association For Justice $21,000
Pennsylvania Education Association $19,000

Personal

Santarsiero and his wife, Ronni, have three children.

External links

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References

  1. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
  2. ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
  3. ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
  4. ↑ Follow the Money, 2010 campaign contributors to Steve Santarsiero
Political offices
Preceded by
' 		Pennsylvania House Of Representatives District 31
2009–present 		Succeeded by
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v • d • e
Republican majority Current members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
House Speaker: Samuel Smith (R) • House Majority Leader: Mike Turzai (R) • House Minority Leader: Frank Dermody (D)
   
  1. Patrick Harkins (D)
  2. Florindo Fabrizio (D)
  3. John Hornaman (D)
  4. Curtis Sonney (R)
  5. John Evans (R)
  6. Bradley Roae (R)
  7. Mark Longietti (D)
  8. Richard Stevenson (R)
  9. Chris Sainato (D)
  10. Jaret Gibbons (D)
  11. Brian Ellis (R)
  12. Daryl Metcalfe (R)
  13. John Lawrence (R)
  14. Jim Marshall (R)
  15. Jim Christiana (R)
  16. Robert Matzie (D)
  17. Michele Brooks (R)
  18. Gene DiGirolamo (R)
  19. Jake Wheatley, Jr. (D)
  20. Adam Ravenstahl (R)
  21. Dominic Costa (D)
  22. Martin Schmotzer (D)
  23. Dan Frankel (D)
  24. Joseph Preston, Jr. (D)
  25. Joseph Markosek (D)
  26. Timothy Hennessey (R)
  27. Daniel Deasy, Jr. (D)
  28. Mike Turzai (R)
  29. Bernard O'Neill (R)
  30. Randy Vulakovich (R)
  31. Steve Santarsiero (D)
  32. Anthony DeLuca (D)
  33. Frank Dermody (D)
  34. Paul Costa (D)
  35. Marc Gergely (D)
  36. Harry Readshaw, III (D)
  37. Thomas Creighton (R)
  38. William Kortz, II (D)
  39. Rick Saccone (R)
  40. John Maher (R)
  1. Nicholas Micozzie (R)
  2. Maria Donatucci (D)
  3. William Adolph, Jr. (R)
  4. Gregory Vitali (D)
  5. Duane Milne (R)
  6. Thomas Killion (R)
  7. Edward Neilson (D)
  8. Brendan Boyle (D)
  9. Kerry Benninghoff (R)
  10. Kevin Boyle (D)
  11. Michael McGeehan (D)
  12. John Sabatina, Jr. (D)
  13. Michael O'Brien (D)
  14. Mario Scavello (R)
  15. John Taylor (R)
  16. Scott Petri (R)
  17. Tony Payton, Jr. (D)
  18. Angel Cruz (D)
  19. W. Curtis Thomas (D)
  20. Babette Josephs (D)
  21. Julie Harhart (R)
  22. William Keller (D)
  23. Maria Donatucci (D)
  24. Harold James (D)
  25. Gary Day (R)
  26. James Roebuck, Jr. (D)
  27. Rosemary Brown (R)
  28. Vanessa Brown (D)
  29. Ronald Waters (D)
  30. Louise Williams Bishop (D)
  31. Will Tallman (R)
  32. Pamela Delissio (D)
  33. Michelle Brownlee (D)
  34. Seth Grove (R)
  35. Gary Williams (D)
  36. Rosita Youngblood (D)
  37. Stephen Bloom (R)
  38. Cherelle Parker (D)
  39. John Myers (D)
  40. Mark Cohen (D)
  41. Dwight Evans (D)


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