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Curtis Sonney
Curtis Sonney (Republican Party) (also known as Curt) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 4. He assumed office on December 1, 2004. He left office on November 30, 2022.
Sonney (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 4. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Sonney announced on January 11, 2022 that he was retiring at the end of the 2021-22 legislative session.[1]
Biography
Sonney received his diploma from Harborcreek High School and attended Vo-Tech in Erie County and Pennsylvania State University, Behrend. His professional experience includes working as a self-employed contractor and as an employee of American Sterilizer in 1990.[2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Sonney was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Sonney was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Professional Licensure |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sonney served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Professional Licensure |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Sonney served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Professional Licensure |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sonney served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Professional Licensure |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sonney served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Sonney announced on January 11, 2022 that he was retiring at the end of the 2021-22 legislative session.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Curtis Sonney Incumbent |
100% | 18,867 | |
| Total Votes | 18,867 | |||
2010
Sonney won re-election to District 4 in 2010. He was unopposed opposition in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Gerald Price in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 4 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Curtis Sonney (R)
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13,402 | 72.7% | ||
| Gerald Price (D) | 5,046 | 27.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sonney was re-elected to District 4 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with 17,414 votes, defeating Republican Rick Mitchell (8,655).[5]
Sonney raised $17,724 for his campaign, while Mitchell raised $13,992.[6]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 4 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Curtis Sonney (D)
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17,414 | 66.8% | ||
| Rick Mitchell (R) | 8,655 | 33.2% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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2018
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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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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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Sonney and his wife, Cathy Jodon-Sonney, have three children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Your Erie, "Rep. Sonney announces retirement," accessed January 19, 2022
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 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, "2008 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Pennsylvania House spending, 2008," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 4 2004-2022 |
Succeeded by Jake Banta (R) |
