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Camille George
Camille George (b. December 23, 1927) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 74 from 1975 to 2013.
George attended American School in Chicago in 1944. He then received his diploma from Houtzdale High School in 1945.
George worked as a Seaman in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1945. He then worked as an Administration Officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation from 1972 to 1974. He also was Co-Owner of Jacob George Ford from 1960 to 2006. George has also worked as a Sprinkler Installer for Greiner Corporation.
Geoge served as Mayor of the Houtzdale Borough from 1966 to 1970. He was also Chair of the Clearfield County Democratic Committee from 1968 to 1970. He has served as a member of the Houtzdale Borough Council as well.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, George served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, George served on these committees:
- Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Chair
- Rules Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
George did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
George won re-election to the 74th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Glenn Johnston in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 74 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Camille George (D)
|
8,900 | 52.0% | ||
| Glenn Johnston (R) | 8,223 | 48.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, George won re-election to the 74th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 14,744 votes, defeating Republican Richard Hansel (8,518).[2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 74 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Camille George (D)
|
14,744 | 63.4% | ||
| Richard Hansel (R) | 8,518 | 36.6% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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George and his wife, Edna Mae, had six children.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. George
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74 1975–2013 |
Succeeded by Thomas Sankey (R) |
