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Mike Turzai
| Mike Turzai | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November, 30 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 79,613/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Notre Dame, 1981 | |
| J.D. | Duke University, 1987 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Turzai earned his BA from the University of Notre Dame in 1981. He went on to receive his JD from Duke University in 1987.
After earning his law degree, Turzai began working as an attorney. He has worked for Houston Harbaugh since 1992. He is also currently Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny County.
Turzai is former Vice President of the Bradford Woods Borough Council. In 2000, he served as a Representative at the Republican State Committee. He was then elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a special election on June 26, 2001. He has served in the Pennsylvania House since. He currently serves as Minority Whip.
Turzai currently serves as the State House Majority Leader, beginning in 2011.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Turzai has been appointed to these committees:
- Rules, Chair
- State Government Commission
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Turzai served on these committees:
Issues
Liquor privatization
Tom Corbett voiced his support for the privatization of the 621 state liquor stores before he assumed his position as Governor of Pennsylvania. He joins State House Republicans, including Turzai.
Turzai believes leasing the stores could provide the state with $2 billion in up-front revenue in 2011. He says this could help close an expected $4 billion to $5 billion budget deficit. Turzai has also projected 850 businesses would be created by the privatization of the state-run stores, not including those created through the expansion of the wine and liquor industry in Pennsylvania.[2]
Elections
2012
Turzai ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 28. Turzai ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3][4]
Turzai was expected to run for the U.S. congress in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district. On January 25, however, he announced he had ultimately decided against running.[5]
2010
Turzai ran for re-election to the 28th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Democrat Sharon Brown in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 28 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Mike Turzai (R)
|
21,943 | 77.2% | ||
| Sharon Brown (D) | 6,465 | 22.8% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Turzai won re-election to the 2nd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 27,268 votes, defeating Brad Cline (9,521).[7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 28 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Turzai
|
21,431 | 74.1% | ||
| Brad Cline | 9,521 | 25.9% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
Turzai raised $1,056,542 during the 2010 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Scaife, Richard M | $55,350 |
| Students First | $50,000 |
| University City Housing Co | $25,000 |
| Fieler, Sean M | $25,000 |
| Barensfeld, David E | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Association | $22,500 |
Personal
Turzai and his wife, Lidia, have three children.
Recent news
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Mike Turzai News Feed
- House approves Pennsylvania abortion limits - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
- Measures To Ease Philadelphia's Transition To AVI Pass In State House - KYW Newsradio
- Pennsylvania's new legislative districts move parts of Franklin County - Chambersburg Public Opinion
- Breaking: Supreme Court Upholds New Pa. House & Senate Lines - PoliticsPA
- Liquor proposal ripped in hearing - Tribune-Review
- PA Food Merchants Association Submits Testimony On Retailing & Alcohol ... - PerishableNews (press release)
- House passes bill to close "Delaware loophole," reduce business taxes - Philly.com (blog)
- WATCHBLOG: House to tee up budget proposal next week - Pennsylvania Independent
- Audit Finds $1 Million in Assets Unaccounted for by Liquor Control Board - Patch.com
- Transparency, clearer rules would help Pa. redistricting process - The Mercury
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External links
- Mike Turzai's personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Mike Turzai
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ "Republican Caucus Chooses Smith, Turzai, Saylor as New House Leaders," Pennsylvania Independent, November 9, 2010
- ↑ "Privatization of State Liquor Stores Could Yield $2 Billion," PA Independent, November 11, 2010
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post Gazette "Turzai decides against for Congress" Accessed January 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 Mike Turzai
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