Michael Hanna, Sr.
Michael K. Hanna, Sr. (b. August 25, 1953) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 76 from 1991 to 2018. He served as House minority whip.
Hanna did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018.
Biography
Hanna attended Penn State University from 1971 to 1972. He received his B.A. from Lock Haven University in 1977 and his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh Law School in 1980. He worked as a gas station attendant for DuPree's Arco from 1969 to 1977, as an attorney for Williamson, Ceploff and Hanna from 1980 to 1994, and as an attorney for Snowiss, Steinburg, Faulkner & Hall.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hanna served on the following committees:
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| • Rules |
| • Joint State Government Commission |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hanna served on the following committees:
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| • Rules |
| • Joint State Government Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hanna served on these committees:
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| • Rules |
| • Joint State Government Commission |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hanna served on these committees:
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Chair |
| • Game & Fisheries |
Issues
Transportation
In November 2013, a bill to raise gasoline taxes and registration fees for vehicles and drivers failed in the state House by a vote of 103-98. A second proposal was withdrawn after it became clear the bill would not have support to pass. The second bill, proposed by House majority leader Mike Turzai, would spend $900 for deteriorating highways, mass transit systems, and bridges. A third proposal from Hanna was not allowed a floor vote by Republican leaders. In June 2013, the state Senate passed a different transportation bill, totaling $2.5 billion, by a 45-5 margin, but the state House has not mustered enough support to bring the bill to the floor.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Michael Hanna, Sr. did not file to run for re-election.
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 Michael Hanna, Sr. defeated Stephanie Borowicz in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 76 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 76, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Hanna, Sr. Incumbent |
52.16% | 13,213 | |
| Republican | Stephanie Borowicz | 47.84% | 12,121 | |
| Total Votes | 25,334 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Michael Hanna, Sr. ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 76 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 76 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michael Hanna, Sr. Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Stephanie Borowicz ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 76 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 76 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Stephanie Borowicz (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 Michael Hanna, Sr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary and unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Hanna ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 76. Hanna 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 | |
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| Democratic | Michael Hanna, Sr. Incumbent |
100% | 16,843 | |
| Total Votes | 16,843 | |||
2010
Hanna won re-election to District 76 in 2010. He was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary and faced Republican Daryl Schafer and Constitution Party candidate Scott Stout in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 76 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Hanna (D)
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9,433 | 59.1% | ||
| Daryl Schafer (R) | 6,128 | 38.4% | ||
| Scott Stout (C) | 392 | 2.5% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hanna won re-election to District 76 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 16,090 votes, defeating Republican Harold Yost (7,229).[12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 76 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Hanna (D)
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16,090 | 69.0% | ||
| Harold C. Yost, Jr. (R) | 7,229 | 31.0% | ||
2006
On November 7th, 2006, Hanna ran unopposed and was re-elected with 13,446 votes to District 76.[13]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 76, General Election, 2006 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Michael Hanna, Sr. Incumbent |
100% | 13,446 | |
| Total Votes | 13,446 | |||
2004
Hanna won re-election to District 76 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with 9,613 votes to Republican John Krupa (4,026).[14]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 76 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Hanna (D)
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9,613 | 70.5% | ||
| John Krupa (R) | 4,026 | 29.5% | ||
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2018
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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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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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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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When he served in the state House, Hanna and his wife, Susan, had two children.
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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
- Profile from Open States
- Michael Hanna on Facebook
- Michael Hanna on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ WatchDog.org, "Going nowhere: Two GOP-backed transportation bills fail House vote; Dem plan blocked," accessed December 11, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Pennsylvania 2006 State General Election Results," February 26, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2004 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 76 1991–2018 |
Succeeded by Stephanie Borowicz (D) |
