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William Keller
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| William Keller | ||
| Pennsylvania State House District 184 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November, 30 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 19 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 79,613/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | LaSalle College, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/19/1951 | |
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Keller earned his BA in Business from LaSalle College in 1972. He worked as a Longshoreman for the International Longshoreman Association, Local 1291, from 1968 to 1992. He has also worked as Partner of KO Sporting Goods since 1974.
In 1993, Keller joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 184th District.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Keller has been appointed to these committees:
- Labor Relations, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Keller served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Commerce Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Gaming Oversight Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Urban Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Keller is running in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 184. Keller ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and is running unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
2010
Keller won re-election to the 184th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Stephen Pico in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 184 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| | 11,327 | 78.4% | ||
| Stephen Pico (R) | 3,114 | 21.6% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Godshall won re-election to the 53rd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 17,334 votes, defeating Democrat Jack Hansen (11,646).[3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 53 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| William F. Keller (D) | 18,906 | 78.3% | ||
| Anthony Biondo (R) | 5,237 | 21.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Keller received $242,535 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to William Keller's campaign in 2010 | |
| Electrical Workers Local 98 | $120,000 |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $16,500 |
| Electrical Workers Local 351 | $10,000 |
| Cement Masons Local 592 | $8,500 |
| International Longshoremens Association | $7,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $242,535 |
Personal
Keller has two children.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Keller
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ 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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| Preceded by ' | Pennsylvania House Of Representatives District 184 1993–present | Succeeded by NA |
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