Tim Briggs
| Tim Briggs | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 149 | ||
| 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 | West Chester University | |
| J.D. | Temple Law School | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Briggs earned his BA in Political Science from West Chester University. He went on to receive his JD from Temple Law School.
Briggs has worked as a Political Adviser for the following people: State Senator Connie Williams, State Representative Daylin Leach, Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky, and Commissioner Joe Hoeffel. He has also worked as an Associate Attorney for Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin Maxwell and Lupin.
In 2009, Briggs joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 149th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Briggs served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Professional Licensure | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Briggs served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Professional Licensure | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Briggs served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Children & Youth | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Local Government, Secretary | ||||
Elections
2012
Briggs ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 149. Briggs ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Perrin Hamilton (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
2010
Briggs won re-election to the 149th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Peter Kohut in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 149 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
14,653 | 62.5% | ||
| Peter Kohut (R) | 8,785 | 37.5% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Briggs won re-election to the 149th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 20,050 votes, defeating Republican Lynne Lechter (12,453).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 149 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tim Briggs (D) |
20,250 | 61.9% | ||
| Lynne Lechter (R) | 12,453 | 38.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Briggs received $90,280 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tim Briggs's campaign in 2010 | |
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $5,000 |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $3,500 |
| Citizens To Elect Dwight Evans For State Representative | $3,500 |
| Laborers District Council | $3,000 |
| Katz, Arnold M | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $90,280 |
Personal
Briggs and his wife, Robyn, have two children.
Recent news
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Tim Briggs News Feed
- Dems Go 2 for 2 in State House Races - PoliticsPA
- CONCERT LISTINGS: JUNE 7 TO 13, 2013 - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
- England v New Zealand ? as it happened - The Guardian
- Patent Patrol: 29 May 2013 - Nashville Post (subscription)
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Briggs
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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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