Chris Ross
Chris Ross (b. November 3, 1951) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 158 from 1996 to 2016.
Ross did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016.
Ross served as a Campaign Worker for United States Senator John Heinz in 1976. He then served as a Campaign Worker for Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh in 1978. From 1988 to 1995, he was Chair of the London Grove Township Board of Supervisors. He then served as Republican Committeeman for London Grove South from 1990 to 1996.
Biography
Ross earned his AB from Harvard College in 1974. His professional experience includes working for Toyota America Incorporated from 1974 to 1975, for National Crucible Company from 1975 to 1979, as Vice President of Rox Industries Incorporated from 1979 to 1988 and as President of Rox Industries Incorporated from 1988 to 1996 as well.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ross served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Liquor Control, Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
| • Local Government Commission |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ross served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce, Chair |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Urban Affairs |
| • Local Government Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ross served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Local Government |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Urban Affairs, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ross served on these committees:
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| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Intergovernmental Affairs, Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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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 Chris Ross (R) did not seek re-election.
Eric Roe defeated Susan Rzucidlo in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 158 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 158, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Eric Roe |
53.08% | 17,634 | |
| Democratic | Susan Rzucidlo | 46.92% | 15,590 | |
| Total Votes | 33,224 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Susan Rzucidlo ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 158 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 158 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Susan Rzucidlo (unopposed) | |
Eric Roe (R) received enough votes as a write-in candidate to appear on the general election ballot.[5]
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. Susan Rzucidlo was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Cuyler Walker defeated Roger Howard in the Republican primary. Walker withdrew from the race on September 26, 2014, and was replaced on the ballot by Incumbent Chris Ross (R). Rzucidlo was defeated by Ross in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Chris Ross |
58.3% | 11,350 | |
| Democratic | Susan Rzucidlo | 41.7% | 8,130 | |
| Total Votes | 19,480 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Cuyler Walker |
61.7% | 1,881 |
| Roger Howard | 38.3% | 1,169 |
| Total Votes | 3,050 | |
2012
Ross ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 158. Ross ran unopposed in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Susan Rzucidlo (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Ross Incumbent |
58.4% | 19,736 | |
| Democratic | Susan Rzucidlo | 41.6% | 14,037 | |
| Total Votes | 33,773 | |||
2010
Ross won re-election to District 158 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Democrat Susan Rzucidlo in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 158 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chris Ross (R)
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15,497 | 63.8% | ||
| Susan Rzucidlo (D) | 8,778 | 36.2% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ross won election to District 158 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,014 votes, defeating Republican Guy Ciarrochi (17,344).[12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 158 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chris Ross (D)
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18,014 | 51.0% | ||
| Guy Ciarrocchi (R) | 17,344 | 49.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2016
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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Ross and his wife, Cecilia, have two children.
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 158 1997–2016 |
Succeeded by Eric Roe (R) |
