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Alexander Charlton
Alexander Charlton (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 165. Charlton assumed office in 2016. Charlton left office on November 30, 2018.
Charlton (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 165. Charlton lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health |
| • Human Services |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
| • Urban Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165
Jennifer O'Mara defeated incumbent Alexander Charlton in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jennifer O'Mara (D)  | 50.8 | 16,627 |
 | Alexander Charlton (R) | 49.2 | 16,096 | |
| Total votes: 32,723 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165
Jennifer O'Mara advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer O'Mara | 100.0 | 4,314 |
| Total votes: 4,314 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165
Incumbent Alexander Charlton defeated Regina Scheerer in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alexander Charlton | 65.7 | 4,566 |
| Regina Scheerer | 34.3 | 2,382 | ||
| Total votes: 6,948 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016. Incumbent William Adolph, Jr. (R) did not seek re-election.
Alexander Charlton defeated Elaine Schaefer in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Alexander Charlton |
56.01% | 20,615 | |
| Democratic | Elaine Schaefer | 43.99% | 16,193 | |
| Total Votes | 36,808 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Elaine Schaefer ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 165 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Elaine Schaefer (unopposed) | |
Alexander Charlton ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 165 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Alexander Charlton (unopposed) | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 165
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by William Adolph, Jr. (R) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 165 2016–2018 |
Succeeded by Jennifer O'Mara (D) |
