Kate McGraw
Kate McGraw was a 2016 independent candidate for the District 92 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography
McGraw offered the following biographical summary to Ballotpedia:[1]
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A lifelong Independent, I come from a large working class family of Pennsylvania dairy farmers. Born and raised in Monroe Township, and a resident within the 92nd district for over 20 years, I am a 1996 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, and an acclaimed regional artist with degrees from Penn State and Brooklyn College. I have also completed coursework through the University of Vermont Agricultural Extension. As an advocate who can speak to the unique nature of our rural and developing region, I will be your trusted Representative for the varied issues facing our communities, schools and families in York and Cumberland counties of the 92nd Legislative District in the General Assembly.[2] |
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Issues
Political philosophy
McGraw made the following statement to Ballotpedia regarding her political philosophy:[1]
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Our country is built on the wisdom of collaboration, negotiation and compromise. As an Independent, I am beholden to the people I represent and free to negotiate without pressure from a specific party. The ideal Representative values cross-partisan dialogue and agreement, and can act as a bridge between two squabbling parties. I believe that a well-funded public education is a keystone for success and will fight to bring renewed prosperity to our public school system in York and Cumberland counties. In addition to public education support, my platform focuses on farmland preservation, increased health care access for populations including the elderly and those suffering from opioid addiction, and improvements in infrastructure in order to bring better paying jobs to our district. [2] |
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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 Regan (R) did not seek re-election.
Dawn Keefer defeated Kate McGraw in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92 general election.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dawn Keefer |
72.75% | 22,517 | |
| Independent | Kate McGraw | 27.25% | 8,435 | |
| Total Votes | 30,952 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Dawn Keefer defeated Kraig Bruder and Anthony Pugliese in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 92 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dawn Keefer |
39.83% | 5,155 | |
| Republican | Kraig Bruder | 26.16% | 3,386 | |
| Republican | Anthony Pugliese | 34.00% | 4,400 | |
| Total Votes | 12,941 | |||
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on September 3, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
