Greg Lucas
Gregory "Greg" S. Lucas was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 3 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]
Lucas represented District 5 from 2013 to 2014. Lucas did not run for re-election to the House in 2014. He was defeated by Michele Brooks in the May 20, 2014, Republican primary for District 50 in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
Biography
Lucas earned a B.S. in Industrial Education from California University, Pennsylvania in 1981. His professional experience includes working as the Department Head in the Construction Management associate degree Program at the Fortis Institute, as an Instructor of Construction Management in the associate degree Program at the Fortis Institute, as the owner/operator of Leehan-Lucas Contracting from 1981 to 2010, as the owner/instructor at the Great Lakes Scuba LLC from 1996 to 2009 and as a teacher in the General McLane School District from 1982-1984.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lucas served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Game & Fisheries, Secretary |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Local Government |
Campaign themes
2014
Lucas' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
Spark Economic Growth to Create Jobs
- Excerpt: "We must make Pennsylvania’s business tax and regulatory structure competitive with other states to stop employers from leaving and encourage new employers to settle here. This is why I’ve voted for bills like eliminating the inheritance tax on small businesses and supported start-up dedication to help new businesses grow."
Quality Education to Prepare Our Workforce for the Future
- Excerpt: "I will focus money on the classroom and on students to ensure a quality education for our children while making certain that teachers have the tools they need to succeed. My wife and I chose to send our son Zach to local public schools and to a state university."
Secure Tomorrow’s Jobs...Today
- Excerpt: "One of my major priorities in Harrisburg has been supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs who drive our economy. That’s why I’ve voted to invest in startup businesses and give them a tax deduction to get off the ground floor to have a chance on being successful."
Rein in Out-of-Control Government Spending
- Excerpt: "I promise to support only real balanced state budgets to bring fiscal sanity to the budget process in Harrisburg. I voted for an on time budget that didn’t increase taxes and reduced debt in our state. I will continue my promise of holding the line on taxes and spending in Harrisburg."
Reform Harrisburg
- Excerpt: "As a State Representative, I have been fighting for real reform by standing up to the special interests and career politicians. I voted to reduce the size of the legislature so tax dollars aren’t spent on more expensive state offices/staff but invested back into the communities we are supposed to represent. I’ve kept my promise to voters who elected me to the State House to drive my own car. I’ve chosen pay to pay for a portion of my health care just like we all do. I’m representing my constituents 100% of the time and will not hold another job so I keep my time and focus solely on those I represent."
Pro-life and Strong supporter of the Second Amendment
- Excerpt: "I am pro-life and a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. In Harrisburg, I will stand up to the politicians – including those of my own party – who would try to weaken our state’s abortion laws or take away the rights of gun owners."
Elections
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 Ryan Bizzarro defeated Greg Lucas in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 3 general election.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 3, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ryan Bizzarro Incumbent |
59.94% | 19,595 | |
| Republican | Greg Lucas | 40.06% | 13,094 | |
| Total Votes | 32,689 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Ryan Bizzarro ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 3 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ryan Bizzarro Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Greg Lucas ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 3 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Greg Lucas (unopposed) | |
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. Michael Muha was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Michele Brooks defeated Jane Macpherson-Mrozek and Greg Lucas in the Republican primary. Brooks defeated Muha in the general election.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michele Brooks |
65.7% | 41,500 | |
| Democratic | Michael Muha | 34.3% | 21,701 | |
| Total Votes | 63,201 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Michele Brooks |
68.9% | 10,602 |
| Greg Lucas | 23.3% | 3,588 |
| Jane Macpherson-Mrozek | 7.8% | 1,198 |
| Total Votes | 15,388 | |
2012
Lucas ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 5. Lucas ran unchallenged in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Jason White (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Republican John Evans did not seek re-election.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Lucas |
55.5% | 13,442 | |
| Democratic | Jason White | 44.5% | 10,759 | |
| Total Votes | 24,201 | |||
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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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Personal
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Lucas and his wife, Rose, have one child.[11]
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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
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Greg Lucas on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Election Information," accessed February 19, 2016
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Gregory Lucas' Biography," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ votegreglucas.com, "Issues," accessed April 29, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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 19, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 9, 2012
- ↑ votegreglucas.com, "About," accessed May 19, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Evans (R) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Barry J. Jozwiak (R) |
