Edwin Erickson
Edwin "Ted" B. Erickson is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 26 from his win in a special election on March 20, 2001, to 2014.
Erickson did not run for re-election to the Senate in 2014.[1]
Biography
Erickson earned his B.S. in Biology/Chemistry from Albright College in 1960 and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Microbiology from Bryn Mawr College in 1969.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
His professional experience includes serving as Executive Director of Delaware County from 1992 to 2001, serving as a Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency from 1989 to 1992, serving as the Chief Administrative Officer of Upper Darby Township from 1976 to 1982, as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Hamilton College from 1969 to 1973, as a Biology Professor at Drexel University and East Stroudsburg State College and the Director of Public Health for the Upper Darby Township.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Erickson served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Banking & Insurance, Vice Chair |
| • Communications & Technology |
| • Finance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
| • Local Government Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Erickson served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Local Government Commission |
| • Communications & Technology |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy, Vice Chair |
| • Law & Justice |
| • Public Health & Welfare |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Erickson served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Communications & Technology |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Law & Justice |
Campaign themes
2014
Erickson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
- Healthcare
Excerpt: "Senator Erickson has worked with both Republicans and Democrats to pass HealthNET PA, which is a comprehensive and affordable plan. One of the cornerstones of HealthNET PA is Senate Bill 5, a Community Based Healthcare Program that was sponsored by Senator Erickson. This program would expand and develop health care clinics across Pennsylvania to provide “medical homes” for 175,000 working-poor clients and ease pressure on hospital emergency rooms."
- Taxes
Excerpt: "By working with the State Senate to pass a responsible and cost effective State Budget he hopes to ease the burden of property taxes and establish a fair and reasonable state tax system."
- Environment & Energy
Excerpt: "Senator Erickson has sponsored important legislation that will help protect our drinking water, improve air quality and protect our precious natural resources. He has also been at the forefront of supporting alternative energy in Pennsylvania."
- Keeping Communities Safe
Excerpt: "Ted has worked to create more funding for police and firefighters. He has supported numerous pieces of legislation including Act 10 of 2007 which would reauthorize a popular $25 million fire/EMS grant program for five years. Senator Erickson knows that we must continue to fund and support our state and local police departments, fire departments and other emergency responders while strengthening laws against repeat offenders."
- Education
Excerpt: "Senator Erickson and fellow Republicans have supported public education with unprecedented levels of funding, while insisting that funds be spent only on programs that work. While in the Senate, Senator Erickson has worked to make tuition savings accounts tax exempt, worked to stop school violence, supported home-schooled students, all while providing cost efficient education for students that minimizes the burden on taxpayers."
Elections
2010
Erickson won re-election to Pennsylvania State Senate District 26. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Michael T. Farrell in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 26 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Edwin Erickson (R)
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54,408 | |||
| Michael T. Farrell (D) | 38,413 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Erickson was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 26. Erickson defeated Michael T. Farrell (D) in the general election.[5]
Erickson raised $343,769 for this campaign.[6]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 26 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| ERICKSON, EDWIN B. (R)
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50,986 | |||
| FARRELL, MICHAEL T. (D) | 46,641 | |||
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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Erickson is married to his wife, Katherine. They have one child and reside in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
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See also
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Edwin Erickson's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ articles.philly.com, "Pa. Sen. Erickson won't seek re-election," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedbio - ↑ Re-Elect Ted Erickson, "Issues," accessed October 29, 2010(Dead link)
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2006 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Erickson, Edwin," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 26 2001–2014 |
Succeeded by Thomas McGarrigle (R) |
