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Michael O'Pake
Michael O'Pake was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1973 to 2010. He passed away on December 27 due to complications arising from a heart bypass operation.[1] Prior to his passing, he served as Minority Whip in the Pennsylvania Senate. O'Pake was last re-elected in November of 2008. O'Pake also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1969 to 1972.
O'Pake graduated from St. Joseph's with his Bachelor's degree in 1961 and from Penn law in 1964 with his Juris Doctor degree. O'Pake was a practicing Attorney in addition to being a Senator.
Committee assignments
Prior to his passing, O'Pake served on these committees:
- Aging and Youth
- Agriculture and Rural Affairs Ranking Democratic Member
- Rules and Executive Nominations[2].
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, O'Pake was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 11.[3]
Farnese raised $228,235 for this campaign.[4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 O'PAKE, MICHAEL A. (D)
|
76,885 | |||
| FUHS, STEPHEN P. (R) | 30,991 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
O'Pake raised $228,235 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Albert Boscov | $23,000 |
| Pennsylvania Democratic Party | $17,436 |
| Brian Hard | $5,000 |
| Bigley & Blikle | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society | $5,000 |
| OrthoPAC | $5,000 |
| Andrew Muller, Jr. | $5,000 |
| Electrical Workers Local 743 | $4,000 |
| Unison Health Plan | $3,000 |
| Ironworkers Local 420 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | $3,000 |
District 11
O'Pake represented Pennsylvania Senate District 11. District 11 includes the Reading Area which is outlying area of Philadelphia[6].
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
O'Pake was single and resided in Reading, Pennsylvania.
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ WFMZ, "Voters To Choose Sen. O'Pake Successor March 15," January 5, 2011
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" List of Standing Committee Assignments
- ↑ "Pennsylvania State Senate official election results for 2008"
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 campaign contributions," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Michael O'Pake
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" Map of Pennsylvania Senate Districts
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 11 1973–2010 |
Succeeded by Judy Schwank (D) |
