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Steve Santarsiero
| Steve Santarsiero | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 31 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Tufts University | |
| Master's | Holy Family University | |
| J.D. | University of Pennsylvania Law School | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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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
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Steve Santarsiero served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Education, Democratic Secretary | ||||
| • Environmental Resources & Energy | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Santarsiero served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Local Government Commission | ||||
| • Environmental Resources & Energy | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Santarsiero served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Environmental Resources & Energy | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
Elections
2012
Santarsiero ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 31. Santarsiero ran unchallenged in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Anne Chapman in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 31, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Steve Santarsiero Incumbent |
57.7% | 20,640 | |
| Republican | Anne Chapman | 42.3% | 15,105 | |
| Total Votes | 35,745 | |||
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.[3]
| 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).[4]
| 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
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Santarsiero raised $502,335 during the 2010 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| 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.
Recent news
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Steve Santarsiero News Feed
- Santarsiero says opponents misconstrue his gun bill - phillyBurbs.com
- Tax reform bill heads to Senate - phillyBurbs.com
- Peace activists, gun owners verbally clash over universal background checks ... - Bucks Local News
- Hydraulic Fracking to be Discussed at Upcoming Forum - Patch.com
- Bill limits abortion coverage - Butler Eagle (subscription)
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External links
- Steve Santarsiero's personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Steve Santarsiero
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Steve Santarsiero on Facebook
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 campaign contributors to Steve Santarsiero
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