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Kevin Boyle (Pennsylvania)
Kevin Boyle (Democratic Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 172. He assumed office on December 1, 2010. He left office on November 30, 2024.
Boyle (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 172. He lost in the Democratic primary on April 23, 2024.
Biography
Boyle earned his B.A. in political science from LaSalle University and his master's degree in education policy from Harvard University. His professional experience includes working as a legislative director to former Philadelphia Councilman Bill Greenlee and as an advocate for the Alliance for Children and Families.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Boyle was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Boyle was assigned to the following committees:
- House Finance Committee, Democratic Chair
2019-2020
Boyle was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Urban Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Boyle served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Insurance |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Urban Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Boyle served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Health |
| • Urban Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Boyle served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Urban Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Sean Dougherty defeated Aizaz Gill in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sean Dougherty (D) | 50.9 | 12,836 |
| Aizaz Gill (R) | 49.0 | 12,340 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 25,199 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Sean Dougherty defeated incumbent Kevin Boyle in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sean Dougherty | 72.5 | 3,628 |
 | Kevin Boyle | 26.9 | 1,347 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 31 | ||
| Total votes: 5,006 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Aizaz Gill defeated Patrick Gushue in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Aizaz Gill | 65.1 | 1,863 | |
 | Patrick Gushue | 34.8 | 996 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 2 | ||
| Total votes: 2,861 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Incumbent Kevin Boyle defeated Al Taubenberger in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Boyle (D) | 57.0 | 10,625 |
 | Al Taubenberger (R) | 43.0 | 8,023 | |
| Total votes: 18,648 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Incumbent Kevin Boyle defeated Robert Stewart in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Boyle | 68.0 | 3,656 |
| Robert Stewart | 31.8 | 1,707 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 5,376 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nathanael Cheng (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Al Taubenberger advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Al Taubenberger | 99.6 | 2,488 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 2,498 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Incumbent Kevin Boyle defeated Aaron Bashir in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Boyle (D) | 61.2 | 16,426 |
 | Aaron Bashir (R) | 38.8 | 10,420 | |
| Total votes: 26,846 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Incumbent Kevin Boyle advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Boyle | 100.0 | 6,711 |
| Total votes: 6,711 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Aaron Bashir advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Aaron Bashir | 100.0 | 2,414 |
| Total votes: 2,414 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Incumbent Kevin Boyle won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Boyle (D) | 100.0 | 14,598 |
| Total votes: 14,598 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172
Incumbent Kevin Boyle advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Boyle | 100.0 | 3,172 |
| Total votes: 3,172 | |||
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2016
State House
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 Kevin Boyle defeated James Pio in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kevin Boyle Incumbent |
62.46% | 16,124 | |
| Republican | James Pio | 37.54% | 9,691 | |
| Total Votes | 25,815 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Kevin Boyle ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 172 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kevin Boyle Incumbent (unopposed) | |
James Pio ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 172 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Pio (unopposed) | |
State Senate
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 Sabatina, Jr. defeated Ross Feinberg in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 general election.[5][6]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 5, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Sabatina, Jr. Incumbent |
67.09% | 64,508 | |
| Republican | Ross Feinberg | 32.91% | 31,644 | |
| Total Votes | 96,152 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent John Sabatina, Jr. defeated Kevin Boyle in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 5, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Sabatina, Jr. Incumbent |
51.01% | 17,449 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Boyle | 48.99% | 16,757 | |
| Total Votes | 34,206 | |||
Ross Feinberg ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 5, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ross Feinberg (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 Kevin Boyle defeated Jeffrey Voice in the Democratic primary. Boyle was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Kevin Boyle Incumbent |
91.7% | 4,700 |
| Jeffrey Voice | 8.3% | 424 |
| Total Votes | 5,124 | |
2012
Boyle ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 172. Boyle defeated Daniel Collins in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Al Taubenberger in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin Boyle Incumbent |
67.9% | 16,839 | |
| Republican | Al Taubenberger | 32.1% | 7,961 | |
| Total Votes | 24,800 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Kevin Boyle |
65.8% | 2,512 |
| Daniel Collins | 34.2% | 1,305 |
| Total Votes | 3,817 | |
2010
Boyle ran in the 2010 election for Pennsylvania House District 172. Boyle defeated Tim Kearney and Daniel Collins in the May 18 Democratic primary and defeated incumbent Republican John Perzel in the November 2 general election.[12]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 172 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kevin Boyle (D)
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9,131 | 53.7% | ||
| John Perzel (R) | 7,872 | 46.3% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Kevin Boyle did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Kevin Boyle did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Boyle's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
Economy
- Excerpt: "Over the course of my first term, I have promoted disabled persons becoming entrepreneurs and fought against tax breaks for multi-billion dollar natural gas companies and other elite corporations. We need more policies geared towards the creation and the advancement of family sustaining jobs."
Education
- Excerpt: "The most contentious battle within my term was fighting against draconian budget cuts that would shortchange our youth. Those same cuts were not only aimed at our kindergartners but at college students as well. I, with my colleagues, ensured that state related schools like Temple University were equipped to keep tuition at competitive and affordable rates."
Crime & Safety
- Excerpt: "We can also improve public safety by re-examining the laws that the authorities enforce. In the wake of the Penn State scandal, I discovered that the laws within the Commonwealth were not only antiquated but allowed for the abuse of children to continue. This is why I introduced a bill that mandated those who care for children, report any/all sexual abuse to the authorities rather than just their superiors."
Our Neighborhoods
- Excerpt: "Over this past summer we fought to block a Methadone clinic from coming to Frankford Avenue. I have also fought ardently against negligent property owners, seeking to curtail the practice and bring accountability to those who rent to our residents."
Noteworthy events
Arrest warrant for protection order violation (2024)
In April 2024, an arrest warrant was issued for Boyle after he allegedly violated a protection order.[14] On April 22, 2024, Philadephlia District Attorney Larry Krasner withdrew the arrest warrant as the protective order was found not to be in place.[15]
Temporary removal of committee leadership and limited access to the capitol (2021)
State House Minority Leader Joanna McClinton (D) temporarily removed Boyle as chair of the House Finance Committee on September 13, 2021.[16] He was also given limited access to the capitol, requiring him to enter the building through public entrances only. According to Spotlight PA, Boyle "believes Democratic House leaders were given 'incorrect information about me' over the summer."[17]
Boyle was arrested on September 24, 2021, for harassment and violating a protection from abuse order. House Democratic leaders released the following statement: "We will ensure that the residents of the 172nd Legislative District see no disruption to constituent services during this time. Our focus will remain on ensuring Rep. Boyle can get the necessary help he needs, and we give our full support to his wife during this difficult time."[18] House Republican leaders also issued a statement: "It is clear Rep. Boyle should resign from office now to focus on his personal health and the future well-being of those around him."[18]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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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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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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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 3.2 3.3 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "presults16" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid<ref>tag; name "presults16" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ voteboyle.com "Issues," accessed May 9, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Philadelphia Inquirer, "A warrant has been issued for State Rep. Kevin Boyle’s arrest," accessed April 18, 2024
- ↑ [https://www.mcall.com/2024/04/22/arrest-warrant-for-pa-state-rep-kevin-boyle-withdrawn-by-philadelphia-da/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjg4MDQyNzIzMDU0MDc4MzMzODIaNDRhZTg2Mzc5YzBlNjRkZjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AOvVaw2oSki2mEGUx15lrNygCkN6 The Morning Call, " PA state Rep. Kevin Boyle arrest warrant withdrawn by Philadelphia DA," April 22, 2024]
- ↑ Pennsylvania House of Representatives, "Daily Session Update: September 15, 2021
- ↑ Spotlight PA, "Pa. state Democratic lawmaker quietly stripped of committee leadership, Capitol access," September 21, 2021
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Penn Live, "Pa. House GOP leaders find Rep. Boyle’s arrest troubling, call for his resignation," September 25, 2021
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 172 2010-2024 |
Succeeded by Sean Dougherty (D) |
