Joshua Maxwell (Pennsylvania)
Joshua Maxwell (Democratic Party) was the Mayor of Downingtown.
Maxwell (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 74. Maxwell lost in the Democratic primary on May 15, 2018.
Maxwell was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 74 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]
Maxwell has served as Mayor of Downingtown, Pennsylvania.[2]
Biography
Maxwell earned his B.A. in political science from West Chester University and his master's in Public Administration from University of Pennsylvania.[2]
Campaign themes
2014
Maxwell's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
Education
- Excerpt: "We need to increase state funding for education, and work to bring innovative programs and modern technology to our classrooms. We also need to ensure that students have a safe environment in which to learn, and that no one is distracted from learning by bullies, be they adults or fellow students."
Economic growth
- Excerpt: "We need to be more aggressive in bringing new businesses to the district, and the first step is infrastructure. We need to fix our deteriorating roads and bridges. We need to extend SEPTA service to Coatesville and Parkesburg, and make our district the true terminus of the Paoli/Thorndale rail line."
Other Issues
- Stop Gun Violence
- Protect our Environment
- Support Women's Health
- Ensure Civil Rights for All
2012
Maxwell argued that the state needed to reverse funding cuts to education and stated that he would "aggressively advocate for policies that create long-term economic growth in our region."[4]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74
Dan Williams defeated Amber Little Turner in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dan Williams (D) | 61.5 | 14,826 |
| Amber Little Turner (R) | 38.5 | 9,294 | ||
| Total votes: 24,120 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74
Dan Williams defeated Joshua Maxwell and Frank Pryor in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Williams | 43.9 | 1,786 |
 | Joshua Maxwell | 37.0 | 1,506 | |
 | Frank Pryor | 19.1 | 775 | |
| Total votes: 4,067 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74
Amber Little Turner advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Amber Little Turner | 100.0 | 2,024 | |
| Total votes: 2,024 | |||
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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 Harry Lewis, Jr. defeated Joshua Maxwell in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74 general election.[5][6]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Harry Lewis, Jr. Incumbent |
51.27% | 14,776 | |
| Democratic | Joshua Maxwell | 48.73% | 14,045 | |
| Total Votes | 28,821 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Joshua Maxwell ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 74 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joshua Maxwell (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Harry Lewis, Jr. ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 74 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Harry Lewis, Jr. Incumbent (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. Harry Lewis, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Joshua Maxwell defeated Joshua Young in the Democratic primary. Lewis defeated Maxwell in the general election.[9][10][11]
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives was a battleground chamber that Ballotpedia identified as having the opportunity to switch partisan control in 2014. The Pennsylvania House had a difference in partisan balance between Democrats and Republican of 19 seats, which amounted to 9.4 percent of the chamber. District 74 in the House was identified by Ballotpedia and the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee as a battleground district that could determine control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The Republican Legislative Campaign Committee (RLCC) announced in July that District 74 was a part of the organization's "14 in ‘14 Races to Watch." The RLCC was expected to spend a large amount of money to influence the election. Samuel Smith (R), RLCC Chairman Speaker and Speaker of the House, expected Republicans to retain control of both chambers and pick up even more seats. In District 74, Harry Lewis, Jr. (R) defeated Joshua Maxwell (D) in the general election. Thomas Sankey (R), the current incumbent, ran for District 73.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Harry Lewis, Jr. |
53.8% | 8,236 | |
| Democratic | Joshua Maxwell | 46.2% | 7,074 | |
| Total Votes | 15,310 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Joshua Maxwell |
62.5% | 1,947 |
| Joshua Young | 37.5% | 1,166 |
| Total Votes | 3,113 | |
2012
Maxwell ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 155. Maxwell ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on April 24 and was defeated by Becky Corbin (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Becky Corbin |
53.6% | 19,787 | |
| Democratic | Joshua Maxwell | 46.4% | 17,131 | |
| Total Votes | 36,918 | |||
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2014
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 74
External links
- Official campaign website
- Josh Maxwell on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Election Information," accessed February 19, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Facebook, "Josh Maxwell for State Representative," accessed May 7, 2014
- ↑ Joshmaxwell.com, "Issues," accessed May 7, 2014
- ↑ Joshmaxwell.com, "Issues," accessed October 12, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Republican Legislative Campaign Committee, "The RLCC's 2014 Path to Victory," July 11, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 9, 2012
