Joseph Petrarca
Joseph Petrarca (Democratic Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 55. He assumed office in 1995. He left office on November 30, 2020.
Petrarca (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 55. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Petrarca earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Vincent's College and his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. His professional experience includes working as Deputy Attorney General for the Pennsylvania Western Regional Office and as an attorney for the United States Department of Labor.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Petrarca was assigned to the following committees:
- Children & Youth Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary, Minority chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Petrarca served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary, Democratic Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Petrarca served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Democratic Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Petrarca served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Democratic Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Petrarca served on these committees:
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| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55
Jason Silvis defeated incumbent Joseph Petrarca in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Silvis (R) | 52.3 | 16,336 | |
 | Joseph Petrarca (D) | 47.7 | 14,914 | |
| Total votes: 31,250 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Joseph Petrarca advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Petrarca | 100.0 | 6,170 |
| Total votes: 6,170 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55
Jason Silvis advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Silvis | 100.0 | 5,880 | |
| Total votes: 5,880 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Joseph Petrarca won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Petrarca (D) | 100.0 | 14,579 |
| Total votes: 14,579 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Joseph Petrarca advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Petrarca | 100.0 | 3,198 |
| Total votes: 3,198 | |||
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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 Joseph Petrarca defeated Michael Geiselhart in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joseph Petrarca Incumbent |
56.39% | 15,554 | |
| Republican | Michael Geiselhart | 43.61% | 12,028 | |
| Total Votes | 27,582 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Joseph Petrarca ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 55 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joseph Petrarca Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Michael Geiselhart ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 55 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Michael Geiselhart (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 Joseph Petrarca was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Brian Panichelle was unopposed in the Republican primary. Petrarca defeated Panichelle in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Joseph Petrarca Incumbent |
62% | 9,731 | |
| Republican | Brian Panichelle | 38% | 5,953 | |
| Total Votes | 15,684 | |||
2012
Petrarca ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 55. Petrarca ran unchallenged in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated John Hauser (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Joseph Petrarca Incumbent |
56.1% | 13,757 | |
| Republican | John Hauser | 43.9% | 10,770 | |
| Total Votes | 24,527 | |||
2010
Petrarca won re-election to the District 55 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 55 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joseph Petrarca (D)
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12,797 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Petrarca won re-election to District 55 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 20,874 votes while running unopposed.[11]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 55 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joseph A. Petrarca (D)
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20,874 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2020
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2018
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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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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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Petrarca and his wife, Elise Glenn, have five children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 55 1995–2020 |
Succeeded by Jason Silvis (R) |
