John Wozniak

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John Wozniak
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania State Senate District 35

Education

Bachelor's

University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, 1978

Personal
Religion
Orthodox

John N. Wozniak (b. March 21, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 35 from 1996 to 2016. Wozniak ended his re-election bid on August 3, 2016, citing a desire "to seek new opportunities, pursue other ventures and life experiences."[1]

Wozinak served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1981 to 1996. Wozniak considered a run for Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor in 2014.[2]

Biography

Wozniak earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1978.

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wozniak served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Wozniak served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wozniak served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wozniak served on these committees:

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Elections

2016

See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate 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 John Wozniak (D) announced that he would retire at the end of the 2016 term, ending his re-election bid.[3]

Wayne Langerholc defeated Ed Cernic Jr. in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 35 general election.[4][5]
Pennsylvania State Senate District 35, General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Wayne Langerholc 62.32% 68,397
     Democratic Ed Cernic Jr. 37.68% 41,349
Total Votes 109,746
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Incumbent John Wozniak defeated Gerald Carnicella in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 35 Democratic primary.[6][7]
Pennsylvania State Senate District 35, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Wozniak Incumbent 64.00% 17,599
     Democratic Gerald Carnicella 36.00% 9,900
Total Votes 27,499

Wayne Langerholc defeated Dwight Winck in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 35 Republican primary.[6][7]
Pennsylvania State Senate District 35, Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Wayne Langerholc 55.33% 17,632
     Republican Dwight Winck 44.67% 14,233
Total Votes 31,865


2014

See also: Pennsylvania Lieutenant Gubernatorial election, 2014

Wozniak considered a run for Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor in 2014 but did not run.[2]

2012

See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2012

Wozniak ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 35. Wozniak ran unchallenged in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Timothy Houser (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]

Pennsylvania State Senate, District 35, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Wozniak Incumbent 51% 46,637
     Republican Timothy Houser 49% 44,844
Total Votes 91,481

2008

See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Wozniak was re-elected to District 35 of the Pennsylvania State Senate. Wozniak defeated Joseph Veranese (R) in the general election.[10]

Wozniak raised $61,091 for this campaign.[11]

Pennsylvania State Senate District 35
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png WOZNIAK, JOHN N. (D) 65,281
VERANESE, JOSEPH W. (R) 33,959

Campaign donors

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John Wozniak campaign contribution history
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 Pennsylvania State Senate, District 35 Won $250,905
2010 Pennsylvania State Senate, District 35 Not up for election $52,243
2008 Pennsylvania State Senate, District 35 Won $61,091
2006 Pennsylvania State Senate, District 35 Not up for election $40,992
2004 Pennsylvania State Senate, District 35 Won $69,555
2002 Pennsylvania State Senate, District 35 Not up for election $50,260
2000 Pennsylvania State Senate, District 35 Won $64,924
Grand total raised $589,970
Source: [[12] Follow the Money]

2012

John Wozniak won re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, John Wozniak raised a total of $250,905.

2008

Wozniak raised $61,091 during the 2008 election cycle.

His top contributors are listed below.[13]

Donor Amount
Pennsylvania Association for Justice $4,000
Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists $3,000
Jay Costa for State Senate $2,500
Pennsylvania State Education Association $2,400
Altria $2,000
Pennsylvania Building and Construction Trades Council $1,800
Pennsylvania Bankers Association $1,600
Mancke, Wagner, Spreha & McQuillan $1,600
Comcast $1,500
S.R. Wojdak & Associates $1,300

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2016

In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.

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2015


2014


2013


2012


2011

Personal

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Wozniak is married to his wife, Vanessa. They have two children and reside in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Recent news

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See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Tribune-Democrat, "Wozniak withdraws from re-election campaign for State Senate," accessed August 30, 2016
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 PoliticsPA, "Wozniak Floats Lt. Gov Bid," May 30, 2013
  3. ↑ The Tribune-Democrat, "Wozniak withdraws from re-election campaign for State Senate," accessed August 30, 2016
  4. ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
  5. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
  8. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Primary," accessed March 11, 2014
  9. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
  10. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2008 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
  11. ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributors," accessed May 15, 2014
  12. ↑ Follow the Money, "Wozniak, John N," accessed September 9, 2013
  13. ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributors," accessed May 15, 2014
Political offices
Preceded by
' 		Pennsylvania State Senate District 35
1997–2016 		Succeeded by
Wayne Langerholc (R)
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