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John Gordner
| John Gordner | ||
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 30, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $79,613/year | |
| Per diem | No per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| First elected | 2003 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | ||
| 1992-2003 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Dickinson College, 1983 | |
| J.D. | Dickinson School of Law, 1987 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 5, 1962 | |
| Place of birth | Berwick, PA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gordner graduated from Dickson College with his Bachelor's Degree in 1983 and his Juris Doctor Degree in 1987. Gordner is a practicing Attorney in addition to being a Senator.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gordner has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations
- Community, Economic & Recreational
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Vice Chair
- Judiciary
- Labor & Industry, Chair
- Transportation
- Capitol Preservation
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gordner served on these committees:
- Agricultural & Rural Affairs
- Appropriations
- Community, Economic, & Recreational Development
- Urban Affairs & Housing Chairman
- Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Elections
2012
Gordner is running in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 27. Gordner ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and is unopposed in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.[1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gordner was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 27.[2]
Gordner raised $70,865 for this campaign[3] in which he ran unopposed.
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 27 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 GORDNER, JOHN R. (R)
|
79,985 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
Gordner raised $70,865 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| PPL Corp. | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Association | $2,800 |
| Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society | $2,000 |
| Geisinger Health System | $1,870 |
| S.R. Wojdak & Associates | $1,500 |
| Crisci Associates | $1,500 |
| Triad Strategies | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | $1,000 |
| Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties | $1,000 |
District 27
Gordner represents Pennsylvania Senate District 27. District 27 includes Columbia, Dauphin, Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, and Snyder Counties[5].
Personal
John is married to Lori Gordner. They have two children and reside in Berwick, Pennsylvania.
External links
- Profile from the Pennsylvania Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Sen. Gordner's website
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ "Pennsylvania State Senate official election results for 2008"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 Campaign contributors to John Gordner
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" Map of Pennsylvania Senate Districts
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