John Craig Hammond
John Craig Hammond was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 28 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
Hammond attended high school in Warminster, Pennsylvania, until 1992 and graduated with a B.A. in physics from Temple University in 1997. He received a Ph.D. in history from the University of Kentucky in 2004.[2]
Most recently, Hammond has worked an associate professor of history at Pennsylvania State University. He has published two books, multiple journal articles, and received recognition from Penn State for his commitment to student success and undergraduate education.[2]
Issues
2016
Hammond submitted the following information to Ballotpedia in July 2016:
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John Craig Hammond is a moderate who is interested in common sense laws and effective government. He is firmly opposed to money in politics, and government by special interests and insiders. He hopes to reform the campaign finance system in Pennsylvania and end pay-to-play politics. He is also interested in securing consistent funding for higher education and reducing the cost of college for families. If elected, he will only serve for two terms (four years). [3] |
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| —John Craig Hammond[2] | ||
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 Mike Turzai defeated John Craig Hammond in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 general election.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Turzai Incumbent |
65.25% | 24,327 | |
| Democratic | John Craig Hammond | 34.75% | 12,958 | |
| Total Votes | 37,285 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Mike Turzai ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 28 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Turzai Incumbent (unopposed) | |
John Craig Hammond (D) received enough votes as a write-in candidate to appear on the general election ballot.[8]
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Election Information," accessed February 19, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on July 15, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 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, "Write in winners from April 26, 2016, primary election," accessed June 9, 2016
