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Harry Readshaw III
Harry Readshaw III (Democratic Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 36. Readshaw assumed office in 1995. Readshaw left office on November 30, 2020.
Readshaw (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 36. Readshaw won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Readshaw announced on January 7, 2020, that he would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]
Readshaw served as a member of the Carrick Community Council.
Biography
Readshaw attended Duquesne University in 1959 and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1961. His professional experience includes working as a funeral director beginning in 1970. Readshaw served in the United States Marine Corps and reserves from 1965 to 1971.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Readshaw 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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| • Professional Licensure, Minority chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Readshaw served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Professional Licensure, Democratic Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Readshaw served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Committees |
| • Professional Licensure, Democratic Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Readshaw served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Professional Licensure, Democratic Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Readshaw served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Insurance |
| • Professional Licensure, Vice Chair |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
Harry Readshaw III did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Harry Readshaw III won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 36 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Harry Readshaw III (D) | 100.0 | 19,173 |
| Total votes: 19,173 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Harry Readshaw III advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 36 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harry Readshaw III | 100.0 | 4,473 |
| Total votes: 4,473 | |||
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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 Harry Readshaw, III ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 36 general election.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 36, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Harry Readshaw, III Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Harry Readshaw, III ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 36 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 36 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Harry Readshaw, III 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 Harry Readshaw, III defeated incumbent Erin Molchany in the Democratic primary. Readshaw was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Harry Readshaw, III Incumbent |
60.1% | 3,919 |
| Erin Molchany Incumbent | 39.9% | 2,599 |
| Total Votes | 6,518 | |
2012
Readshaw ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 36. Readshaw 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harry Readshaw III Incumbent |
100% | 21,798 | |
| Total Votes | 21,798 | |||
2010
Readshaw won re-election to District 36 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Harry Readshaw III (D)
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14,115 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Readshaw won re-election to District 36 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 23,951 votes while running unopposed.[13]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 36 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Harry Readshaw (D)
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23,951 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Readshaw's endorsements included the following:[14][15]
- NRA
- FOP 1
- Allegheny County Democratic Committee
Personal
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Readshaw and his wife, Carol, have three children.[2]
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Harry Readshaw on Facebook
- Harry Readshaw on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Politics PA, "Readshaw Announces Retirement," January 7, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 www.pahouse.com, "Rep. Harry A. Readshaw," accessed May 1, 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, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Harry Readshaw," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ www.nrapvf.org, "2014 primary endorsements," accessed May 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 36 1995–2020 |
Succeeded by Jessica Benham (D) |
