Barbarann Keffer
Barbarann Keffer was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 163 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
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| During the 2016 election cycle Keffer was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama |
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Keffer's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
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Property Tax Reform: As an elected Councilperson in Upper Darby, Barbarann opposed increases in local property taxes. In Harrisburg, Barbarann will fight to relieve the burden of property taxes, help keep people in their homes and attract new families to our district. Barbarann knows that we can accomplish property tax relief by fairly taxing natural gas extraction and closing corporate tax loopholes. Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation with an active drilling industry that does not require an extraction tax. Billions of dollars leave our state every year, yet a modest extraction tax of 4% could generate $1.2 billion annually dedicated to lower school taxes. Reinvesting in Public Education: Strong public schools are the foundation of our community. Barbarann knows that funding public schools primarily with local property taxes is unfair. In Harrisburg, Barbarann will work to to restore funding and lead the effort to make sure that every child has access to pre-k. Good Government: When Barbarann found out Township Council would not allow recording of public meetings, she brought in a video camera and was threatened by leadership to turn the camera off or be escorted out by police. In Harrisburg, Barbarann will fight to restore transparency with lobbyists and political donors and will press for a “No Budget, No Pay” policy for legislators.[3] |
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Elections
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 Jamie Santora defeated Barbarann Keffer in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 163 general election.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 163, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jamie Santora Incumbent |
54.27% | 18,176 | |
| Democratic | Barbarann Keffer | 45.73% | 15,313 | |
| Total Votes | 33,489 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Barbarann Keffer ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 163 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 163 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Barbarann Keffer (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Jamie Santora ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 163 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 163 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jamie Santora Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 163
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Barbarann Keffer on Facebook
- Barbarann Keffer on Twitter
- Pennsylvania Department of State - Election Information
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Election Information," accessed February 19, 2016
- ↑ Keffer for PA, "Issues," accessed September 26, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
