Marc Gergely
Marc J. Gergely (b. 1970) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 35 from 2003 to 2017. On November 6, 2017, Gergely resigned from the state House after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor charges relating to an illegal gambling machine ring.[1]
Biography
Gergely attended both the Community College of Allegheny County and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. His professional experience includes working for the office of former state Senator Albert Belan and as a legislative assistant to state Senator Sean Logan.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Labor & Industry |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gergely served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Labor & Industry, Democratic Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Gergely served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Committees, Democratic Chair |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Labor & Industry, Democratic Vice Chair |
| • Professional Licensure |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gergely served on these committees:
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| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Human Services |
| • Labor Relations |
| • Professional Licensure |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gergely served on these committees:
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| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Labor Relations, Vice Chair |
| • Professional Licensure |
Sponsored legislation
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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 Marc Gergely defeated Fawn Walker Montgomery in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Marc Gergely Incumbent |
62.50% | 16,170 | |
| Republican | Fawn Walker Montgomery | 37.50% | 9,702 | |
| Total Votes | 25,872 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Marc Gergely ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Marc Gergely Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Fawn Walker Montgomery (R) received enough votes as a write-in candidate to appear on the general election ballot.[6]
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 Marc Gergely was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kenneth Peoples (R) was removed from the ballot on April 21, 2014, but earned enough votes as a write-in candidate to appear on the general election ballot. Gergely defeated Peoples in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Marc Gergely Incumbent |
71.3% | 10,048 | |
| Republican | Kenneth Peoples | 28.7% | 4,045 | |
| Total Votes | 14,093 | |||
2012
Gergely ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 35. Gergely ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Marc Gergely Incumbent |
100% | 19,473 | |
| Total Votes | 19,473 | |||
2010
Gergely won re-election to District 35 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 35 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Marc Gergely (D)
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12,454 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gergely won re-election to District 35 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 20,318 votes, defeating David Posipanka (2,549).[13]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Marc J. Gergely (D)
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20,318 | 88.9% | ||
| David Posipanka (L) | 2,549 | 11.2% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
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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Noteworthy events
Corruption charges
On March 2, 2016, Gergely was arraigned and charged with "three felony counts of corrupt organizations and dealing in the proceeds of illegal activity, and three misdemeanor counts involving conspiracy, gambling and an election law violation."[14] He pleaded not guilty to the charges. The charges stem from Gergely's involvement in an illegal video gambling operation. According to the indictment, Gergely allegedly used his political influence to assist Ronald "Porky" Melocchi to get illegal video poker machines into restaurants, bars and other locations. Authorities raided the operation in 2013 and collected more than $1 million and 335 machines at 70 locations. Melocchi pleaded guilty last year and was sentenced to 10 years probation.[15]
Personal
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Gergely and his wife, Debbie, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Rep. Gergely's personal website
- Profile from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Marc Gergely on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Trib Live, "Date set for special state House election to replace Marc Gergely," November 16, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Write in winners from April 26, 2016, primary election," accessed June 9, 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
- ↑ post-gazette.com, "Rep. Gergely arraigned on corruption charges," accessed March 2, 2016
- ↑ wtae.com, "Pennsylvania State Rep. Marc Gergely pleads not guilty in McKeesport-area gambling probe," accessed March 2, 2016
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 2003–2017 |
Succeeded by Austin Davis (D) |
