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Mark K. Keller
Mark Keller (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 86. Keller assumed office in 2005. Keller left office on November 30, 2020.
Keller (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 86. Keller won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Keller was Auditor for the Spring Township from 1979 to 1985. He then served as Supervisor of the Spring Township from 1985 to 1995. He serves as Commissioner on the Perry County Commission.
On December 26, 2019, Keller announced that he would not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
Keller attended Pennsylvania State University. He then attended Missouri Auction School in 1981. His professional experience includes working as a farmer and auctioneer.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Keller was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
- Commerce Committee
- Commerce Committee, Chair
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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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Urban Affairs, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Keller served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Keller served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Keller served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Keller served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Labor Relations |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Mark Keller did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86
Incumbent Mark Keller defeated Karen Anderson in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Keller (R) | 71.9 | 16,153 |
| Karen Anderson (D) | 28.1 | 6,319 | ||
| Total votes: 22,472 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86
Karen Anderson advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Karen Anderson | 100.0 | 1,752 | |
| Total votes: 1,752 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86
Incumbent Mark Keller advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Keller | 100.0 | 5,703 |
| Total votes: 5,703 | |||
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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 Mark K. Keller ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Mark K. Keller Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Mark K. Keller ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 86 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mark K. Keller 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. Incumbent Mark Keller defeated Michael Scott Bixler in the Republican primary. Keller was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Mark Keller Incumbent |
80.8% | 2,863 |
| Michael Scott Bixler | 19.2% | 680 |
| Total Votes | 3,543 | |
2012
Keller ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 86. Keller ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Keller Incumbent |
100% | 22,333 | |
| Total Votes | 22,333 | |||
2010
Keller won re-election to District 86 in 2010. He defeated Michael Lapp in the primary election, receiving 5,891 votes while Lapp received 1.952. Keller was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 86 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Keller (R)
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18,595 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Keller won re-election to District 86 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 25,334 votes while running unopposed.[12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 86 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark K. Keller (D/R)
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25,334 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
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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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Personal
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Keller and his wife, Sally, have one child.
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Mark Keller on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ PennLive, "Pa. Rep. Mark Keller announces he will not seek re-election to an eighth term," December 26, 2019
- ↑ 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, "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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 86 2005–2020 |
Succeeded by Perry Stambaugh (R) |
