Don White
Donald "Don" C. White (b. August 5, 1950) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 41 from 2001 to 2019. White retired from the state Senate on February 28, 2019.[1]
Biography
White attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Juniata College. When he served in the Pennsylvania State Senate, he was a retired insurance agent and broker.
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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| • Banking & Insurance, Chair |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Law & Justice |
| • Rules & Executive Nominations |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, White served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking & Insurance, Chair |
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Law & Justice |
| • Rules & Executive Nominations |
| • State Government |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, White served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banking & Insurance, Chair |
| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Law & Justice |
| • State Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, White served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Banking & Insurance, Chair |
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, White served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Banking & Insurance, Chair |
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate 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 Don White defeated Tony DeLoreto and Stanley Buggey in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 41 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 41, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Don White Incumbent |
68.44% | 76,843 | |
| Democratic | Tony DeLoreto | 27.38% | 30,739 | |
| USA Minutemen | Stanley Buggey | 4.19% | 4,701 | |
| Total Votes | 112,283 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Tony DeLoreto ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 41 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 41, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tony DeLoreto (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Don White ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 41 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 41, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Don White Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
White ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 41. White ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Don White Incumbent |
100% | 82,761 | |
| Total Votes | 82,761 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, White was re-elected to District 41 of the Pennsylvania State Senate. White was unchallenged in the general election.[8]
White raised $396,269 for this campaign in which he ran unopposed.[9]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 41 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| WHITE, DON (R)
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97,625 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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When he served in the state Senate, Don was married to Sarah Anne White. They had one child and resided in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Don White's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "More changes for Pa. Senate as Don White of Indiana announces retirement," January 29, 2019
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Primary," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2008 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributors," accessed May 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 41 2001–2019 |
Succeeded by Joe Pittman (R) |
