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Patrick Harkins

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Patrick Harkins
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Pennsylvania State House District 1
Incumbent
In office
2007 - Present
Term ends
November, 30 2012
Years in position 6
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary79,613/year
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First elected2006
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limitsN/A
Personal
Birthday12/22/1963
Place of birthErie, PA
ProfessionDriver, United Parcel Service
ReligionCatholic
Websites
Office website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Patrick Harkins (b. December 22, 1963) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 1.

Harkins received his diploma from Tech Memorial High School in 1982. He went on to attend Political Science studies at Mercy Hurst College in 1983. He then studied Political Science at Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College from 1984 to 1987.

Harkins is a driver for the United Parcel Service.

Harkins served as an Elections Judge from 1982 to 1987. He then served as a Committeeman from 1991 to 2006. He joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2007. He has served in that position since, representing the 1st District.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harkins has been appointed to these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harkins served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2012

Harkins is running in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 1. Harkins ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and is unopposed in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.[1]

2010

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2010

Harkins won re-election to the 1st District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[2]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1
Candidates Votes Percent
Patrick J. Harkins (D) Green check mark.jpg 10,645 100.00%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Harkins won re-election to the 1st District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, receiving 18,582 votes running unopposed.[3]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1
Candidates Votes Percent
Patrick J. Harkins (D) Green check mark.jpg 18,582 100.00%

Campaign donors

2010

Harkins raised $11,865 during the 2010 election cycle.

His top contributors are listed below.[4]

Donor Amount
Pennsylvania Education Association $1250
UPS $500
General Electric $500
Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology $500
Teamsters Joint Council 40 $500
Pennsylvania Bar Association $500
Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists $500

Personal

Harkins and his wife, Michelle, have three children.

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References

  1. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
  2. ↑ 2010 state house election results from the PA Secretary of State
  3. ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
  4. ↑ Follow the Money, 2010 campaign contributors to Patrick Harkins
Political offices
Preceded by
' 		Pennsylvania House Of Representatives District 1
2007–present 		Succeeded by
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v • d • e
Republican majority Current members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
House Speaker: Samuel Smith (R) • House Majority Leader: Mike Turzai (R) • House Minority Leader: Frank Dermody (D)
   
  1. Nicholas Micozzie (R)
  2. Margo Davidson (D)
  3. William Adolph, Jr. (R)
  4. Gregory Vitali (D)
  5. Duane Milne (R)
  6. Thomas Killion (R)
  7. Edward Neilson (D)
  8. Brendan Boyle (D)
  9. Kerry Benninghoff (R)
  10. Kevin Boyle (D)
  11. Michael McGeehan (D)
  12. John Sabatina, Jr. (D)
  13. Michael O'Brien (D)
  14. Mario Scavello (R)
  15. John Taylor (R)
  16. Scott Petri (R)
  17. James Clay (D)
  18. Angel Cruz (D)
  19. W. Curtis Thomas (D)
  20. Brian Sims (D)
  21. Julie Harhart (R)
  22. William Keller (D)
  23. Maria Donatucci (D)
  24. Jordan Harris (D)
  25. Gary Day (R)
  26. James Roebuck, Jr. (D)
  27. Rosemary Brown (R)
  28. Vanessa Brown (D)
  29. Ronald Waters (D)
  30. Louise Williams Bishop (D)
  31. Will Tallman (R)
  32. Pamela Delissio (D)
  33. Michelle Brownlee (D)
  34. Seth Grove (R)
  35. J.P. Miranda (R)
  36. Rosita Youngblood (D)
  37. Stephen Bloom (R)
  38. Cherelle Parker (D)
  39. Stephen Kinsey (D)
  40. Mark Cohen (D)
  41. Dwight Evans (D)


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