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Thaddeus Kirkland
| Thaddeus Kirkland | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 159 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Cheyney University, 1991 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/12/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Chester, PA | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kirkland earned his BA in Communications from Cheyney University in 1991. He then attended Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Kirkland's professional experience includes his work in the following positions: Youth Services Director, Sunday School Teacher, Community Service Coordinator for Crozer Chester Medical Center, and Associate Pastor for Community Baptist Church. From 1984 to 1988, he was a Counselor for Elwine Institute. He then worked as a Counselor for Crozer Chester Medical Center from 1988 to 1992.
In 1993, Kirkland joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 159th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kirkland served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Tourism & Recreational Development, Democratic Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kirkland served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Tourism & Recreational Development, Democratic Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kirkland served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
| • Intergovernmental Affairs | ||||
| • Tourism & Recreational Development, Chair | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Kirkland ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 159. Kirkland ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated James Schiliro (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 159, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Thaddeus Kirkland Incumbent |
79.8% | 17,535 | |
| Republican | James Schiliro | 20.2% | 4,435 | |
| Total Votes | 21,970 | |||
2010
Kirkland won re-election to the 159th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Tina Johnson in the primary election, receiving 2,042 votes while Johnson received 869. Kirkland defeated Republican William Brown in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 159 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thaddeus Kirkland (D)
|
10,229 | 71.7% | ||
| William Brown (R) | 4,047 | 28.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kirkland won re-election to the 159th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,723 votes, defeating Republican Thomas Deitman.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 159 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thaddeus Kirkland (D)
|
18,723 | 81.3% | ||
| Thomas G. Deitman (R) | 4,295 | 18.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Kirkland received $47,729 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thaddeus Kirkland's campaign in 2010 | |
| Democratic Campaign Cmte Of Philadelphia | $10,000 |
| Students First | $5,000 |
| Laborers District Council | $4,000 |
| Onorato For Governor | $3,965 |
| Citizens To Elect Dwight Evans For State Representative | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $47,729 |
Personal
Kirkland and his wife, Susie, have five children.
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland
- 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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