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Matthew Duvall
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Matthew Duvall (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 102. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Duvall completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Matthew Duvall was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2001 and a graduate degree from Drexel University in 2017.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 102
Incumbent Russell Diamond defeated Matthew Duvall in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 102 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Russell Diamond (R) | 70.2 | 23,197 |
 | Matthew Duvall (D)  | 29.8 | 9,845 | |
| Total votes: 33,042 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 102
Matthew Duvall advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 102 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Duvall | 100.0 | 3,546 |
| Total votes: 3,546 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 102
Incumbent Russell Diamond advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 102 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Russell Diamond | 100.0 | 8,245 |
| Total votes: 8,245 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Matthew Duvall completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Duvall's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Matthew Duvall lives in Pennsylvania's 102nd district with his wife, Dr. Natalie Duvall, an Annville-Cleona School Board member, and their three children.
Duvall spent his early career working in corporate software development before becoming a high school teacher. In 2017, Duvall earned his PhD from Drexel University in educational leadership and learning technologies, with a focus in STEM education. Since earning his PhD, he has been working as learning technologist and instructional designer for schools and social service organizations.
- I will work to raise the minimum wage.
- I will fight for strong public education, from K-16 to workforce training.
- I will work to improve our state's technology infrastructure.
I support Pennsylvania workers. I believe strong unions are a welcome and necessary part of a thriving business environment. As your representative, I will also prioritize raising the minimum wage so that working Pennsylvanians can afford to live and so that our businesses can compete with those in surrounding states.
I support improving and increasing Pennsylvanians' access to high quality public education, from pre-k through college and trade school. It is also imperative that we harness technology to support workforce development, working in partnership with businesses to create innovative solutions to equip our workers for our modern time.
I envision a future where all Pennsylvanians have access to modern technologies, especially broadband internet connectivity. This may seem minor, but lack of access creates a digital divide that impedes workforce development, business growth, educational access, and even healthcare choices. In Pennsylvania, this divide is primarily a rural/urban one. It is time that all of our citizens have access to the technology necessary to succeed in the modern era.
Our representatives need to listen to their constituents, while also communicating their own core philosophies and beliefs. Ultimately, I want every constituent to feel like I have heard them, and know that their input is valid and appreciated. While it's impossible, sometimes, to come up with a solution that completely satisfies everyone, I will make sure that people understand why I take the positions I do and also do my best to ensure that they know I have carefully considered all of their perspectives.
I have three children. My greatest legacy would be to set an example for them of how to use your skills, interests, and abilities to serve others - and then to have them go out and do the same. I never viewed myself as a politician, but because I believe strongly in giving everyday folks a voice and a choice in their representation, I decided it would be hypocritical of me to expect someone else to take on this job if I wasn't willing to do it myself.
The first historical event in my lifetime was the space shuttle Challenger explosion. I was nine years old, and I remember feeling numb as the radio announcer explained what was happening. Despite whatever shortcomings President Reagan may have had, I remember his speech to the country - comforting and reassuring. But I also have come to realize, since that time, the impact of seemingly small details and decisions. It's important to recognize expertise outside of our own, and to seek that out when making important decisions - and then to listen to what the experts say.
One of my favorite books - I don't know how you pick just one - is The Wrestler's Cruel Study by Stephen Dobyns. It takes on a lot of philosophical and religious questions via a nutty crime caper set in the world of pro wrestling. It's absurd, the way life is, but also thought-provoking.
Over the next decade, one of our greatest challenges is to find an equitable solution to reducing school property taxes. A progressive tax approach is one possible solution. Other states use extraction or other natural resource taxes, or have a formula for calculating the minimum contribution per student that the state guarantees to all schools, while allowing the local districts to propose additional taxes that the voters decide on. I recognize the need for a collaborative approach on this issue, but I will not support any solution that disproportionately targets seniors or our working class.
It's important for the governor and state legislature to work together for the common good of our constituents. Politics is - or should be - a service profession. At the same time, we need to recognize and appreciate the system of checks and balances enacted in our system of government. Clear communication and honesty about the goals we are working toward are key in maintaining this relationship.
Of course. Our legislative system also depends on effective collaboration. Healthy debates about what, exactly, is the best way to serve our constituents is not only welcome but necessary. It's also worthwhile to hear other perspectives to better understand what folks around the state are experiencing. If we can engage each other, in good faith, in discussions about how best to meet the needs of the people we represent, we can work together to create solutions that work - without violating our personal principles or selling out our voters.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 21, 2020
Current members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Joanna McClinton
Majority Leader:Kerry Benninghoff
Minority Leader:Jesse Topper
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Patrick Harkins (D)
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Robert Merski (D)
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Ryan Bizzarro (D)
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Jake Banta (R)
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Eric Weaknecht (R)
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Bradley Roae (R)
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Parke Wentling (R)
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Aaron Bernstine (R)
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Marla Brown (R)
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Amen Brown (D)
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Marci Mustello (R)
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District 13
John Lawrence (R)
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Roman Kozak (R)
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Joshua Kail (R)
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Robert Matzie (D)
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Tim Bonner (R)
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K.C. Tomlinson (R)
District 19
Aerion Abney (D)
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Emily Kinkead (D)
District 21
Lindsay Powell (D)
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Joshua Siegel (D)
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Dan Frankel (D)
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La'Tasha Mayes (D)
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Brandon Markosek (D)
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Paul Friel (D)
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Daniel Deasy (D)
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Jeremy Shaffer (R)
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Tim Brennan (D)
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Arvind Venkat (D)
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Perry Warren (D)
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Joe McAndrew (D)
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Mandy Steele (D)
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District 35
Dan Goughnour (D)
District 36
Jessica Benham (D)
District 37
Mindy Fee (R)
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John Inglis (D)
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Andrew Kuzma (R)
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Natalie Mihalek (R)
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Brett Miller (R)
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Dan Miller (D)
District 43
Keith Greiner (R)
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Valerie Gaydos (R)
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Anita Kulik (D)
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Jason Ortitay (R)
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Joe D'Orsie (R)
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Timothy O'Neal (R)
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Bud Cook (R)
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Ryan Warner (R)
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Steven Malagari (D)
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Greg Scott (D)
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Jill Cooper (R)
District 56
Brian Rasel (R)
District 57
Eric Nelson (R)
District 58
Eric Davanzo (R)
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Leslie Rossi (R)
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Abby Major (R)
District 61
Liz Hanbidge (D)
District 62
James Struzzi (R)
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Josh Bashline (R)
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R. James (R)
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Kathy Rapp (R)
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Brian Smith (R)
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Martin Causer (R)
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Clint Owlett (R)
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Carl Metzgar (R)
District 70
Matthew Bradford (D)
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Jim Rigby (R)
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Frank Burns (D)
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Dallas Kephart (R)
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Dan Williams (D)
District 75
Mike Armanini (R)
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District 77
Scott Conklin (D)
District 78
Jesse Topper (R)
District 79
Louis Schmitt (R)
District 80
Scott Barger (R)
District 81
Richard Irvin (R)
District 82
Paul Takac (D)
District 83
Jamie Flick (R)
District 84
Joe Hamm (R)
District 85
David Rowe (R)
District 86
Perry Stambaugh (R)
District 87
Thomas Kutz (R)
District 88
Sheryl Delozier (R)
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Rob Kauffman (R)
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Chad Reichard (R)
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Dan Moul (R)
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Marc Anderson (R)
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Mike Jones (R)
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Wendy Fink (R)
District 95
Carol Hill-Evans (D)
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Nikki Rivera (D)
District 97
Steven Mentzer (R)
District 98
Tom Jones (R)
District 99
David Zimmerman (R)
District 100
Bryan Cutler (R)
District 101
John Schlegel (R)
District 102
Russell Diamond (R)
District 103
Nate Davidson (D)
District 104
Dave Madsen (D)
District 105
Justin Fleming (D)
District 106
Thomas Mehaffie (R)
District 107
Joanne Stehr (R)
District 108
Michael Stender (R)
District 109
Robert Leadbeter (R)
District 110
Tina Pickett (R)
District 111
Jonathan Fritz (R)
District 112
Kyle Mullins (D)
District 113
Kyle Donahue (D)
District 114
District 115
Maureen Madden (D)
District 116
Dane Watro (R)
District 117
Jamie Walsh (R)
District 118
James Haddock (D)
District 119
Alec Ryncavage (R)
District 120
Brenda Pugh (R)
District 121
Eddie Pashinski (D)
District 122
Doyle Heffley (R)
District 123
Tim Twardzik (R)
District 124
Jamie Barton (R)
District 125
Joe Kerwin (R)
District 126
Jacklyn Rusnock (D)
District 127
Manuel Guzman (D)
District 128
Mark Gillen (R)
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David Maloney (R)
District 131
Milou Mackenzie (R)
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Jeanne McNeill (D)
District 134
Peter Schweyer (D)
District 135
Steve Samuelson (D)
District 136
Robert Freeman (D)
District 137
Joe Emrick (R)
District 138
Ann Flood (R)
District 139
Jeff Olsommer (R)
District 140
Jim Prokopiak (D)
District 141
Tina Davis (D)
District 142
Joseph Hogan (R)
District 143
Shelby Labs (R)
District 144
Brian Munroe (D)
District 145
Craig Staats (R)
District 146
Joseph Ciresi (D)
District 147
Donna Scheuren (R)
District 148
Mary Daley (D)
District 149
Tim Briggs (D)
District 150
Joseph Webster (D)
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Melissa Cerrato (D)
District 152
Nancy Guenst (D)
District 153
Ben Sanchez (D)
District 154
Napoleon Nelson (D)
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District 158
Christina Sappey (D)
District 159
Carol Kazeem (D)
District 160
Craig Williams (R)
District 161
Leanne Krueger (D)
District 162
David Delloso (D)
District 163
Heather Boyd (D)
District 164
Gina Curry (D)
District 165
Jennifer O'Mara (D)
District 166
Gregory Vitali (D)
District 167
Kristine Howard (D)
District 168
Lisa Borowski (D)
District 169
Kate Klunk (R)
District 170
Martina White (R)
District 171
District 172
Sean Dougherty (D)
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District 174
Ed Neilson (D)
District 175
Mary Isaacson (D)
District 176
Jack Rader (R)
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District 178
Kristin Marcell (R)
District 179
Jason Dawkins (D)
District 180
Jose Giral (D)
District 181
Malcolm Kenyatta (D)
District 182
Benjamin Waxman (D)
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Zachary Mako (R)
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Regina Young (D)
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Jordan Harris (D)
District 187
Gary Day (R)
District 188
Rick Krajewski (D)
District 189
Tarah Probst (D)
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Roni Green (D)
District 191
Joanna McClinton (D)
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Morgan Cephas (D)
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Torren Ecker (R)
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Tarik Khan (D)
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Keith Harris (D)
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Seth Grove (R)
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Danilo Burgos (D)
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Darisha Parker (D)
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Barbara Gleim (R)
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Christopher Rabb (D)
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Andre Carroll (D)
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Jared Solomon (D)
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Anthony Bellmon (D)
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