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Gerald Mullery
Gerald Mullery (Democratic Party) (also known as Jerry) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 119. He assumed office on December 1, 2010. He left office on November 30, 2022.
Mullery (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 119. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Mullery earned his bachelor's degree from King's College and his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney for Michael J. O’Connor & Associates before becoming in-house counsel for the Lackawanna Insurance Group in Wilkes-Barre. In 2006, he opened his own private practice, Kasper & Mullery LLC.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Mullery was assigned to the following committees:
- House Labor & Industry Committee, Democratic Chair
- Committee On Ethics, Democratic Vice-Chair
2019-2020
Mullery was assigned to the following committees:
- House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Courts
- House Education Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Technical Education and Career Readiness
- House Game & Fisheries Committee, Vice Chair
- House Labor & Industry Committee
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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| • Education |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Mullery served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Mullery served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Game & Fisheries, Democratic Secretary |
| • Health |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mullery served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Health |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Gerald Mullery did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119
Incumbent Gerald Mullery defeated John Chura in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gerald Mullery (D) | 52.6 | 14,961 |
| John Chura (R) | 47.4 | 13,500 | ||
| Total votes: 28,461 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119
Incumbent Gerald Mullery advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Mullery | 100.0 | 5,857 |
| Total votes: 5,857 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119
John Chura advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Chura | 100.0 | 4,131 | |
| Total votes: 4,131 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andy Gegaris (R)
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119
Incumbent Gerald Mullery defeated Justin Behrens in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Mullery (D) | 53.1 | 10,719 |
| Justin Behrens (R) | 46.9 | 9,484 | ||
| Total votes: 20,203 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119
Incumbent Gerald Mullery advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gerald Mullery | 100.0 | 3,001 |
| Total votes: 3,001 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119
Justin Behrens advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Justin Behrens | 100.0 | 2,068 | |
| Total votes: 2,068 | |||
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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 Gerald Mullery defeated Justin Valera Behrens in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Gerald Mullery Incumbent |
56.24% | 13,760 | |
| Republican | Justin Valera Behrens | 43.76% | 10,707 | |
| Total Votes | 24,467 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Gerald Mullery ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 119 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Gerald Mullery Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Justin Valera Behrens ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 119 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Justin Valera Behrens (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 Gerald Mullery defeated Tony Bonomo in the Democratic primary. Mullery was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Gerald Mullery Incumbent |
79.2% | 4,313 |
| Tony Bonomo | 20.8% | 1,131 |
| Total Votes | 5,444 | |
2012
Mullery ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 119. Mullery ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Rick Arnold (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gerald Mullery Incumbent |
60.8% | 13,132 | |
| Democratic | Rick Arnold | 39.2% | 8,456 | |
| Total Votes | 21,588 | |||
2010
Mullery won election to District 119 in 2010. He defeated Gary Zingaretti and Bob Morgan in the May 18 Democratic primary and defeated Republican Rick Arnold and Libertarian Brian Bergman in the November 2 general election.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 119 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gerald Mullery (D)
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8,631 | 51.9% | ||
| Rick Arnold (R) | 7,274 | 43.7% | ||
| Brian Bergman (L) | 741 | 4.5% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
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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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Mullery and his wife, Michele, have four children.[12]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ www.pahouse.com/Mullery, "Biography," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ 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, "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
- ↑ Facebook, "Rep. Gerald Mullery," accessed May 8, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 119 2010-2022 |
Succeeded by Alec Ryncavage (R) |
