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Bernard O'Neill
Bernard O'Neill (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 29. O'Neill assumed office in 2003. O'Neill left office on November 30, 2018.
O'Neill (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 29. O'Neill did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 6, 2018.
O'Neill has served as Township Supervisor/Chair of the Warminster Township.
Biography
O'Neill earned his A.S. from Bucks County Community College, his B.S. from Pennsylvania State University and his Master's of Education from Temple University. When he served in the state House, his professional experience included working as a special education teacher for William Tennent High School of the Centennial School District, as deputy state constable for the Warminster Township, as a migrant program consultant, and as a counselor for Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22.
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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| • Education |
| • Finance, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, O'Neill served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Finance, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, O'Neill served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Secretary |
| • Committees |
| • Education |
| • Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Professional Licensure |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, O'Neill served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, O'Neill served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor Relations |
| • Professional Licensure |
Issues
Voter ID
During a debate over Voter ID legislation in the House on June 23, 2011, O'Neill said he showed up to vote during an election only to find someone had signed in as him and was able to vote. He stated, “someone had taken my identity and they had voted for me, and they were able to vote for me because there was no identification.”[1]
Some Republicans used O'Neill's story as proof of in-person voting fraud. However, in August 2012, O'Neill said that his original comments were not completely accurate. While his initial comments inferred that the election he was talking about was the 2002 Republican primary for the 29th legislative district, it was actually about an election in the early 1990s. Additionally, he stated "I ended up being able to vote. Somehow, they figured out it was human error."[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29
Meghan Schroeder defeated Andrew Dixon in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Meghan Schroeder (R) | 52.2 | 16,555 |
 | Andrew Dixon (D)  | 47.8 | 15,157 | |
| Total votes: 31,712 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bernard O'Neill (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29
Andrew Dixon advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Dixon | 100.0 | 4,062 |
| Total votes: 4,062 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent Bernard O'Neill advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bernard O'Neill | 100.0 | 4,331 |
| Total votes: 4,331 | |||
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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 Bernard O'Neill defeated Larry Mullins in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29 general election.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bernard O'Neill Incumbent |
61.94% | 22,018 | |
| Democratic | Larry Mullins | 38.06% | 13,529 | |
| Total Votes | 35,547 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Bernard O'Neill ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 29 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bernard O'Neill Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Larry Mullins (D) received enough votes as a write-in candidate to appear on the general election ballot.[7]
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Bernard O'Neill was unopposed in the Republican primary and unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
2012
O'Neill ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 29. O'Neill ran unchallenged in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Brian Monroe (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Bernard O'Neill Incumbent |
58.3% | 20,970 | |
| Democratic | Brian Munroe | 41.7% | 14,998 | |
| Total Votes | 35,968 | |||
2010
O'Neill ran for re-election to District 29 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Democrat Frank Feinberg in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 29 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bernard O'Neill (R)
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16,837 | 63.6% | ||
| Frank Feinberg (D) | 9,640 | 36.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, O'Neill won re-election to District 29 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 21,431 votes, defeating Democrat Brad Kirsch (14,633).[14]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 29 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bernie O'Neill (R)
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21,431 | 59.4% | ||
| Brad Kirsch (D) | 14,633 | 40.6% | ||
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2018
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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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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, O'Neill had a wife, Linda.
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Rep. O'Neill's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ www.witf.org, "Republican Pa. lawmaker changes his story about voter fraud," August 24, 2012
- ↑ Philly.com, "Colleague slaps voter-ID sponsor," accessed August 24, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Write in winners from April 26, 2016, primary election," accessed June 9, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 29 2003–2018 |
Succeeded by Meghan Schroeder (R) |
