Jesse White (Pennsylvania)
Jesse J. White (b. June 24, 1978) was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 46 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1] White represented the district from 2006 to 2014.
White served on the Cecil Township Board of Supervisors from 2003 to 2004. In 2004, he was a candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives but was not elected. He has served as Auditor for Cecil Township and as a Committeeman on the Washington County Democratic Committee.[2]
He ran for the Washington County Magisterial District in 2015, but was defeated in the Democratic and Republican primaries.[3][4]
Biography
White earned his B.A. from Washington and Jefferson College in 2000 and his J.D. from Duquesne University in 2003. His professional experience includes working as a law clerk for the United Steelworkers of America and as an attorney/owner of the Law Offices of Jesse White since 2004.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, White served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Joint Conservation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, White served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor Relations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, White served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor Relations |
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 Jason Ortitay defeated Joseph Szpara in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 general election.[5][6]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jason Ortitay Incumbent |
60.24% | 20,056 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Szpara | 39.76% | 13,238 | |
| Total Votes | 33,294 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Joseph Szpara defeated Jesse White in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 46 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Joseph Szpara |
50.64% | 4,636 | |
| Democratic | Jesse White | 49.36% | 4,518 | |
| Total Votes | 9,154 | |||
Incumbent Jason Ortitay ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 46 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jason Ortitay Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2015
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2015
Pennsylvania's judicial elections included a primary on May 19, 2015, and a general election on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates was March 11, 2015.
Jesse White (Pennsylvania) faced Traci McDonald-Kemp and Mike Philips in the Democratic primary.
| Washington County Magisterial District, 27-3-06, Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Traci McDonald-Kemp |
50.3% | 989 |
| Jesse White (Pennsylvania) | 28.5% | 561 |
| Mike Philips | 21.2% | 417 |
| Write-in votes | 0.05% | 1 |
| Total Votes | 1,968 | |
| Source: Washington County, Pennsylvania, "Election Results," accessed June 25, 2015 | ||
Jesse White (Pennsylvania) faced Traci McDonald-Kemp and Mike Philips in the Republican primary.
| Washington County Magisterial District, 27-3-06, Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Traci McDonald-Kemp |
58.3% | 793 |
| Mike Philips | 28.7% | 391 |
| Jesse White (Pennsylvania) | 12.9% | 175 |
| Write-in votes | 0.15% | 2 |
| Total Votes | 1,361 | |
| Source: Washington County, Pennsylvania, "Election Results," accessed June 25, 2015 | ||
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 Jesse White defeated Thomas Casciola in the Democratic primary. Paul Walsh (D) withdrew from the race before the Democratic primary. Jason Ortitay was set to face Brian Edward Coppola in the Republican primary, but Coppola withdrew from the race, leaving Ortitay unopposed. Ortitay defeated White in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Ortitay |
56.4% | 10,747 | |
| Democratic | Jesse White Incumbent | 43.6% | 8,323 | |
| Total Votes | 19,070 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jesse White Incumbent |
56.8% | 3,138 |
| Thomas Casciola | 43.2% | 2,391 |
| Total Votes | 5,529 | |
2012
White ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 46. White ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jesse White Incumbent |
100% | 26,314 | |
| Total Votes | 26,314 | |||
2010
White won re-election to District 46 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Gregory Deluca in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[14]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 46 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jesse White (D)
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11,526 | 54.1% | ||
| Gregory Deluca (R) | 9,790 | 45.9% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, White won re-election to District 46 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,459 votes, defeating Republican Frank Yuvan (10,787).[15]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 46 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jesse White (D)
|
18,459 | 63.1% | ||
| Frank Yuvan (R) | 10,787 | 36.9% | ||
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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Personal
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White and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons.[2]
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Jesse White's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Jesse White on Facebook
- Jesse White on Twitter
- Jesse White on LinkedIn
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Election Information," accessed February 19, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Official campaign website, "About Jesse," accessed February 19, 2016
- ↑ Observer-Reporter, "Jesse White restored to Republican ballot in magistrate race," April 17, 2015
- ↑ Washington County, Pennsylvania, "Election Results," accessed June 25, 2015
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 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
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 2007–2014 |
Succeeded by Jason Ortitay (R) |
