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Todd Stephens
| Todd Stephens | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 151 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Shippensburg University | |
| J.D. | Widener School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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After earning his bachelor's degree, he worked as an insurance agent and later in the Montgomery County Prothonotary's Office. Once he obtained his law degree he began his legal practice by working as the Assistant District Attorney in the Pre-Trials Division of Montgomery County. In 2004, he accepted an appointment to be a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Firearms Unit.
Stephens earned his B.A. in Government from Shippensburg University and his J.D. from Widener University School of Law.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stephens served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth | ||||
| • Consumer Affairs | ||||
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
| • Judiciary, Secretary | ||||
| • Commission on Sentencing | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stephens served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging & Older Adult Services | ||||
| • Consumer Affairs | ||||
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Stephens ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 151. Stephens ran unopposed in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Will Sylianteng (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
2010
Stephens was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated incumbent Democrat Rick Taylor in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 151 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
12,398 | 53.0% | ||
| Rick Taylor (D) | 10,979 | 47.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Stephens raised a total of $297,053 in campaign funds.[4] His top contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Republican Campaign Cmte of Pennsylvania | $79,976 |
| Republican Party of Pennsylvania | $40,141 |
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $12,680 |
| Goodman, Bruce | $7,800 |
Personal
Stephens and his wife Nicole currently reside in Horsham Township.[5]
Recent news
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Todd Stephens News Feed
- 141 Students from Across the Country Named 2013 US Presidential Scholars - eNews Park Forest
- Norristown ordinance draws more fire - Philly.com - Philly.com
- Pa. Senator Toomey: Background checks aren't gun control - Tribune-Review
- Local lawmakers talk budget, infrastructure, liquor privatization - The Reporter
- Deeds Recorded - April 14, 2013 - Lancaster Newspapers
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External links
- House website
- Official State Representative Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
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
- ↑ 2010 Campaign Contributions
- ↑ State Representative Todd Stephens: About Todd
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rick Taylor (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 151 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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