Thomas Creighton
| Thomas Creighton | |
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| Pennsylvania State House District 37 | |
| Retired | |
| In office | |
| 2001 - 2013 | |
| Party | Republican |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 2, 2010 |
| First elected | 2000 |
| Term limits | N/A |
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Creighton earned his BS in Physics from Juniata College in 1967. He went on to receive his MS in Physics/Math from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1970.
Creighton worked as a Research Scientist for Armstrong World Industries from 1970 to 1983. He then worked for Kellogg's Company as a Plant Engineer/Manager from 1983 to 1998. He also was Judge of Elections for Union Square from 1990 to 1998. He has worked as Co-Manager of Candlehouse Inn since 2002. Creighton has also worked in the following positions: Research Analyst for the National Bureau of Standards, Instructor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Computer Network Consultant, and Science Teacher for the Altoona School District.
Creighton served as Rapho Township Supervisor from 1998 to 2000.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Creighton served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Creighton served on these committees:
- Commerce Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Judiciary Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- State Government Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Creighton did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Creighton won re-election to the 37th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 37 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
17,650 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Creighton won re-election to the 37th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 23,994 votes running unopposed.[2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 37 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas C. Creighton (R) |
23,994 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Creighton received $18,550 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Creighton's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hollinger, David L & Deborah J | $1,000 |
| PPL Corp | $750 |
| Pennsylvania State Troopers Association | $500 |
| Frill, Glenn & Sonhui | $500 |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $18,550 |
Personal
Creighton and his wife, Sandra W., have three children.
External links
- Thomas Creighton's personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Thomas Creighton
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Thomas Creighton on Facebook
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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives District 37 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Mindy Fee (R) |
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