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Michael Fleck (Pennsylvania)
Michael E. Fleck is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 81 from 2006 to 2014.
This candidate ran in a "race to watch" in one of the 20 chambers identified by Ballotpedia as a battleground chamber.
The Pennsylvania House had a difference in partisan balance between Democrats and Republican of 19 seats, which amounts to 9.4 percent of the chamber. In 2012, a total of 17 districts were competitive or mildly competitive. There were seven districts where the margin of victory was 5 percent or less in the 2012 elections. Another 10 districts had a margin of victory between 5 and 10 percent.
Fleck lost the May 20, 2014, Republican primary to write-in candidate Richard Irvin but won the Democratic primary through write-in votes, and ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat against Irvin (R) in the general election.[1]
Biography
Fleck earned his B.S. in history from Liberty University in 1995. He went on to attend graduate work at Shippensburg University. His professional experience includes working for Raystown Developmental Services.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fleck served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Human Services |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fleck served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fleck served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
Campaign themes
2014
Fleck's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Education
- Excerpt: "Local public schools within the 81st Legislative District are incredibly dependent on state funding and it is imperative that the Pennsylvania General Assembly ensures that these schools have adequate funding to meet the needs of the local communities they serve. Mike also remains a strong advocate for pre-kindergarten (pre-K) programs."
Agriculture
- Excerpt: "As a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Mike has fought legislation that would harm local farmers. He has fought to keep sustainable funding for Penn State University’s Agricultural (Ag) Extension offices, as well as fought to continue adequate funding for Ag research."
Tourism
- Excerpt: "As a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Tourism Committee, Mike has fought to maintain adequate marketing dollars to sustain the industry."
Senior Citizen Advocacy
- Excerpt: "Mike has worked closely with the Area Agency on Aging and continues to fight for sustainable funding that aids in the operation of our Senior Centers."
Elections
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 Michael Fleck was defeated by write-in candidate Richard Irvin in the Republican primary. Both candidates ran as write-in candidates in the Democratic primary. Fleck defeated Irvin in the Democratic primary. Irvin defeated Fleck in the general election.[3][4][5]
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives was a battleground chamber that Ballotpedia identified as having the opportunity to switch partisan control in 2014. The Pennsylvania House had a difference in partisan balance between Democrats and Republican of 19 seats, which amounted to 9.4 percent of the chamber. District 81 in the House was identified by Ballotpedia as a battleground district that could determine control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In the race for District 81 in the House, two write-in candidates faced off in the general election. Write-in candidate Richard Irvin (R) defeated incumbent Michael Fleck (R) in the Republican primary, but Fleck won as a write-in candidate in the Democratic primary. District 81, a mostly conservative district, previously re-elected Fleck three times before he came out as gay in 2012.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Richard Irvin |
54% | 10,420 | |
| Democratic | Michael Fleck | 46% | 8,881 | |
| Total Votes | 19,301 | |||
2012
Fleck ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 81. Fleck ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Fleck (Pennsylvania) Incumbent |
100% | 18,427 | |
| Total Votes | 18,427 | |||
2010
Fleck won re-election to District 81 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[9]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 81 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Fleck (Pennsylvania) (R)
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14,677 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Fleck won re-election to District 81 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 19,566 votes while running unopposed.[10]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 81 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael E. Fleck (R)
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19,566 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
- Pennsylvania Environmental scorecard: 2013-14 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club: 2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
- Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2014 Legislative scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Fleck's endorsements included the following:[11]
- Honorable Robert C. Jubelirer
- Ann Layng (Huntingdon Borough), Republican State Committeewoman
- Geoffrey and Cindy Clarke (Walker Township)
- Tom Kepple, Juniata College President Emeritus
- Jim Crawford (Springfield Township), President, Tuscarora Organic Growers Cooperative
Personal
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Fleck has a wife, Dorea Cunningham.
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Rep. Fleck's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Penn Live, "State Rep. Mike Fleck: Out as Republican, in as Democrat," May 27, 2014
- ↑ Elect Mike Fleck, "Issues," accessed September 4, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ We are Central PA, "Fleck Loses Primary, Earns Democratic Nod," May 28, 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
- ↑ Elect Mike Fleck, "Endorsements," accessed September 4, 2014
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 81 2007–2014 |
Succeeded by Richard Irvin (R) |
