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Deberah Kula
Deberah Kula is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 52 from 2007 to 2014.
Kula did not run for re-election to the House in 2014. She instead ran for District 32 in the Pennsylvania State Senate, but was not elected.
Biography
Kula's professional experience includes working as a Court Administrator for the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas and as a North Union Magisterial District Judge for 14 years.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kula served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Democratic Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Judiciary, Democratic Secretary |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kula served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Appropriations |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kula served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Appropriations |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Judiciary, Secretary |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Elections
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate 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 that election was March 11, 2014. Deberah Kula defeated Harry Fike in the Democratic primary, while Patrick Stefano was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rose Mary Ambrosino (D) was removed from the ballot on April 8, 2014. Stefano defeated Kula in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Patrick Stefano |
57.2% | 36,670 | |
| Democratic | Deberah Kula | 42.8% | 27,428 | |
| Total Votes | 64,098 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Deberah Kula |
64.6% | 14,269 |
| Harry Fike | 35.4% | 7,818 |
| Total Votes | 22,087 | |
2012
Kula ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 52. Kula ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deberah Kula Incumbent |
100% | 15,701 | |
| Total Votes | 15,701 | |||
2010
Kula won re-election to District 52 in 2010. She had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 52 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Deberah Kula (D)
|
10,985 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kula won re-election to District 52 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 17,968 votes while running unopposed.[7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 52 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Deberah Kula (D)
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17,968 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
- Pennsylvania Environmental scorecard: 2013-14 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club: 2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
- Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2014 Legislative scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Kula and her husband, Frank, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Deberah Kula on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Objections Cases Filed with the Department of State," accessed April 29, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 19, 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 52 2007–2014 |
Succeeded by Ryan Warner (R) |
