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Timothy Hennessey
| Timothy Hennessey | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University, 1969 | |
| J.D. | Villanova University, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/04/1947 | |
| Place of birth | Pottstown, PA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hennessey earned his BS from Saint Joseph's University in 1969. He went on to receive his JD from Villanova University in 1972.
Hennessey worked as a Public Defender for the Public Defenders Office from 1973 to 1992. He also worked as Municipal Solicitor from 1978 to 2003. He has worked as an attorney for Hennessey and Hennessey since 1976.
In 1993, Hennessey joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 26th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hennessey served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging & Older Adult Services, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hennessey served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging & Older Adult Services, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hennessey served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging & Older Adult Services, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Hennessey ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 26. Hennessey ran unchallenged in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Mike Hays (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 26, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Timothy Hennessey Incumbent |
56.3% | 18,058 | |
| Democratic | Mike Hays | 43.7% | 14,033 | |
| Total Votes | 32,091 | |||
2010
Hennessey won re-election to the 26th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Jonathan Jenkins in the primary election, receiving 3,407 votes while Jenkins received 1,894. Hennessey defeated Fern Kaufman in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 26 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Timothy Hennessey (R)
|
12,322 | 56.9% | ||
| Fern Kaufman (D) | 9,350 | 43.1% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hennessey won re-election to the 26th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with 16,757 votes, defeating Democrat Fern Kaufman (15,437).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 26 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tim Hennessey (R)
|
16,757 | 52.1% | ||
| Fern B. Kaufman (D) | 15,437 | 48.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Hennessey raised $86,646 during the 2010 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $23,488 |
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | $10,500 |
| Republican Cmte Of Chester County | $8,404 |
| Mcneil, Robert D | $2,000 |
| Value Drug | $1,800 |
Personal
Hennessey and his wife, Carol, have three children.
Recent news
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Timothy Hennessey News Feed
- Pa. redistricting breaks constitutional rule about splitting towns - The Mercury
- Our Social Networks - Towanda Daily Review
- Pottstown, Phoenixville split by court-approved redistricting plan - The Mercury
- Pa. lawmakers send Corbett jury commissioners bill - The Herald-Mail
- Supreme Court upholds redistricting plan - The Unionville Times
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External links
- Timothy Hennessey's official campaign website
- Timothy Hennessey's personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Hennessey
- 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 campaign contributors to Timothy Hennessey
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