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Thomas Murt
| Thomas Murt | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 152 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Pennsylvania State University | |
| Master's | LaSalle University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Murt earned his BS in Economics from Pennsylvania State University. He went on to receive his MA in Education from LaSalle University. He then attended Graduate Economics Coursework at Temple University. Murt also received his Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate from Gywnedd-Mercy College.
Murt's professional experience includes his work in the following positions: Director of the Upper Moreland School District, Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Reserve, and Assistant Coordinator at the Counseling and Advising Center at Penn State University's Abington campus.
Murt has served as Commisssioner of the Upper Moreland Township. In 2007, he joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 152nd District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Murt served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Murt served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Labor Relations | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Murt served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
Elections
2012
Murt ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 152. Murt ran unopposed in the Republican primary on April 24. He defeated Ronald Kolla in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 152, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thomas Murt Incumbent |
63.6% | 19,164 | |
| Democratic | Ronald Kolla | 36.4% | 10,949 | |
| Total Votes | 30,113 | |||
2010
Murt won re-election to the 152nd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Democrat Robert McGuckin in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 152 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Murt (R)
|
14,898 | 67.6% | ||
| Robert McGuckin (D) | 7,140 | 32.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Murt won re-election to the 152nd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,775 votes, defeating Lisa Romaniello (12,509).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 152 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas P. Murt (R)
|
18,775 | 60.0% | ||
| Lisa Romaniello (D) | 12,509 | 40.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Murt received $39,646 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Murt's campaign in 2010 | |
| Painters & Allied Trades District Council 21 | $2,500 |
| Plumbers Local 690 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | $750 |
| Peco Energy | $750 |
| Pennsylvania Bankers Association | $700 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $39,646 |
Personal
Murt and his wife, Maria, have three children.
Recent news
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- Old campaign attack angers veterans - phillyBurbs.com
- Veterans claim interim Montco voting director biased - phillyBurbs.com
- HEARD ON THE HILL / IN CITY HALL: Washington Blasts Lottery Consultant Fees - Philadelphia Public Record
- Boileau Festival Returning May 4 - Patch.com
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Murt
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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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