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Gene DiGirolamo
Gene DiGirolamo is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 18 from 1995 to 2020. DiGirolamo resigned on January 6, 2020, when he was sworn in as a Bucks County commissioner.[1]
DiGirolamo was Chair of the Bensalem Township Board of Auditors in 1993. He was also an auditor for the Bensalem Township from 1992 to 1994.
Biography
DiGirolamo attended Holy Family College and Delaware Valley College. His professional experience includes working as president and a farmer for DiGirolamo Farms, Incorporated from 1968 to 1994. DiGirolamo served in the United States Army Reserve from 1970 to 1976.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
DiGirolamo was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Human Services, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, DiGirolamo served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Human Services, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, DiGirolamo served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Human Services, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DiGirolamo served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Human Services, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DiGirolamo served on these committees:
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| • Health & Human Services |
| • Labor Relations, Chair |
Issues
Severance tax
In April 2014, GiGirolamo supported a severance tax on Pennsylvania's natural gas industry on top of an impact fee. His legislation supported a severance tax that would send 40 percent of the revenue to Pennsylvania schools. DiGirolamo argued a severance tax is the cost of doing business, and that the natural gas industry wouldn’t flee if one was imposed. “The gas underneath Pennsylvania is pure, it’s abundant and they’re going to be here for a long, long time,” he said in an interview.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent Gene DiGirolamo defeated James Lamb III in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gene DiGirolamo (R) | 56.5 | 12,870 |
| James Lamb III (D) | 43.5 | 9,897 | ||
| Total votes: 22,767 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 18
James Lamb III advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 18 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Lamb III | 100.0 | 2,445 | |
| Total votes: 2,445 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent Gene DiGirolamo advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 18 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gene DiGirolamo | 100.0 | 2,860 |
| Total votes: 2,860 | |||
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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 Gene DiGirolamo ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 18 general election.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 18, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Gene DiGirolamo Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Gene DiGirolamo ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 18 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gene DiGirolamo Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Incumbent Gene DiGirolamo was unopposed in the Republican primary. DiGirolamo was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
DiGirolamo ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 18. DiGirolamo ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Gene DiGirolamo Incumbent |
100% | 18,838 | |
| Total Votes | 18,838 | |||
2010
DiGirolamo ran for re-election to District 18 in 2010. He was unopposed in both the May 18 Republican primary and the November 2 general election.[12]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 18 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gene DiGirolamo (R)
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14,117 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, DiGirolamo won re-election to District 18 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with 18,550 votes, defeating Democrat Harris Martin (9,058).[13] DiGirolamo raised $120,275 for his campaign, while Martin raised $3,254.[14]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 18 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gene DiGirolamo (R)
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18,550 | 67.2% | ||
| Harris Martin (D) | 9,058 | 32.8% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
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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DiGirolamo and his wife, Donna, have four children.
Recent news
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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
- Gene DiGirolamo's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Gene DiGirolamo on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ The Intelligencer, "Rep. DiGirolamo ‘bittersweet’ about leaving state office for county seat," January 3, 2020
- ↑ WatchDog.org, "Lawmakers still pushing for severance tax in Pennsylvania," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ 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, "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, "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 18 1995–2020 |
Succeeded by K.C. Tomlinson (R) |
