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John Wozniak
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:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Transportation, Minority Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Finance |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Intergovernmental Operations |
| • Center for Rural Pennsylvania, Vice-Chair |
| • Legislative Budget and Finance |
| • Local Government Commission |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Wozniak served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Transportation, Minority Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Intergovernmental Operations |
| • Center for Rural Pennsylvania, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Budget and Finance |
| • Local Government Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wozniak served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Local Government Commission |
| • Legislative Budget and Finance |
| • Center for Rural Pennsylvania |
| • Appropriations |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Finance, Minority Chair |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Transportation, Minority Chair |
| • Capitol Preservation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wozniak served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Appropriations |
| • Communications & Technology, Ranking Democratic Member |
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| • Finance |
| • Game & Fisheries |
Sponsored legislation
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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 |  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 | 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 | Wayne Langerholc |
55.33% | 17,632 | |
| Republican | Dwight Winck | 44.67% | 14,233 | |
| Total Votes | 31,865 | |||
2014
Wozniak considered a run for Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor in 2014 but did not run.[2]
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]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Wozniak Incumbent |
51% | 46,637 | |
| Republican | Timothy Houser | 49% | 44,844 | |
| Total Votes | 91,481 | |||
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 | |||
| WOZNIAK, JOHN N. (D)
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65,281 | |||
| VERANESE, JOSEPH W. (R) | 33,959 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
- American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania: 2016-2016 legislative scorecard
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to medical marijuana.
- Pennsylvania Environmental scorecard: 2015-2016 scorecard
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- Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business: 2016 voting record
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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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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
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- John Wozniak's personal website
- Profile from the Pennsylvania State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ The Tribune-Democrat, "Wozniak withdraws from re-election campaign for State Senate," accessed August 30, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 PoliticsPA, "Wozniak Floats Lt. Gov Bid," May 30, 2013
- ↑ The Tribune-Democrat, "Wozniak withdraws from re-election campaign for State Senate," accessed August 30, 2016
- ↑ 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, "2012 General Primary," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2008 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributors," accessed May 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 35 1997–2016 |
Succeeded by Wayne Langerholc (R) |
