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Tarah Toohil
| Tarah Toohil | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 116 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Northeastern University, 2002 | |
| J.D. | Dickinson School of Law, 2008 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/01/1979 | |
| Place of birth | Catholic | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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She earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science and Sociology in 2003 from Northeastern University, and her J.D. from Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law. She currently works as an attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Toohil served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth, Secretary | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Toohil served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Toohil ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 116. Toohil ran unopposed in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Ransom Young (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
2010
Toohil won election to the 116th District seat in 2010. She was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated incumbent Democrat Todd Eachus in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 116 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
9,702 | 54.9% | ||
| Todd Eachus (D) | 7,967 | 45.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Toohil raised a total of $190,125 in campaign funds.[4] Her top contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Republican Campaign Cmte of Pennsylvania | $47,616 |
| Republican Party of Pennsylvania | $23,266 |
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $21,901 |
| Graham, Evelyn | 19,374 |
Recent news
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Tarah Toohil News Feed
- Legislator's votes on privatization windfall confounding - Standard Speaker
- Bill to update notaries public law advances in state House - Standard Speaker
- State's top court upholds redistricting plan - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
- Redistricting split baffles local officials - Standard Speaker
- WYLN-TV plans second public town hall meeting - Standard Speaker
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External links
- House website
- Official State Representative Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Todd Eachus (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 116 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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