Michael O'Brien (Pennsylvania)
Michael H. O'Brien was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 175 from 2006 to 2018. O'Brien passed away October 15, 2018, from health issues.[1]
O'Brien was a Democratic candidate for the District 175 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018. He did not appear on the general election ballot.
Biography
O'Brien attended LaSalle University. His professional experience included working as the chief of staff for State Representative Marie Lederer from 1994 to 2004.
Committee assignments
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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| • Appropriations |
| • Urban Affairs, Minority chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, O'Brien served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Committees, Democratic Chair |
| • Ethics |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Education |
| • Health |
| • State Government |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, O'Brien served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Health |
| • State Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, O'Brien served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Gaming Oversight |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, O'Brien served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Liquor Control |
| • State Government, Vice Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 175
MaryLouise Isaacson won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 175 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | MaryLouise Isaacson (D) | 100.0 | 24,538 |
| Total votes: 24,538 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael O'Brien (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 175
Incumbent Michael O'Brien defeated Deborah Derricks in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 175 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael O'Brien | 57.6 | 4,207 |
| Deborah Derricks | 42.4 | 3,096 | ||
| Total votes: 7,303 | |||
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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 Michael O'Brien ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 175 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 175, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Michael O'Brien Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Michael O'Brien defeated Sean Sullivan in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 175 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 175 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Michael O'Brien Incumbent |
56.00% | 6,808 | |
| Democratic | Sean Sullivan | 44.00% | 5,349 | |
| Total Votes | 12,157 | |||
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 O'Brien defeated Sean Sullivan in the Democratic primary. O'Brien was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Michael O'Brien Incumbent |
55.1% | 2,783 |
| Sean Sullivan | 44.9% | 2,272 |
| Total Votes | 5,055 | |
2012
O'Brien ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 175. O'Brien ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, 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 O'Brien Incumbent |
100% | 24,577 | |
| Total Votes | 24,577 | |||
2010
O'Brien won re-election to District 175 in 2010. He defeated Daryl LaFountain in the primary election, receiving 4,659 votes while LaFountain received 1,207. O'Brien defeated Republican Louis Schwartz in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 175 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael O'Brien (D)
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13,006 | 79.5% | ||
| Louis Schwartz (R) | 3,347 | 20.5% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, O'Brien won re-election to District 175 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 24,465 votes while running unopposed.[12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 175 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael H. O'Brien (D)
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24,465 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign themes
2016
Obrien won re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Obrien raised a total of $118,516.
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Michael O'Brien (Pennsylvania)'s campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 690 | $6,000 | |||
| Anderson, James J | $6,000 | |||
| Afscme Council 13 | $5,500 | |||
| Crisci Associates | $2,750 | |||
| Pennsylvania Federation Of Teachers | $2,500 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $118,516 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014
Obrien won re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Obrien raised a total of $96,660.
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Michael O'Brien (Pennsylvania)'s campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Pennsylvania Federation Of Teachers | $8,500 | |||
| Anderson, James J | $5,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 420 | $4,500 | |||
| Electrical Workers Local 98 | $3,500 | |||
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 690 | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $96,660 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012
Michael O'Brien won re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Michael O'Brien raised a total of $81,508.
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Michael O'Brien (Pennsylvania)'s campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Anderson, James J | $5,000 | |||
| Steamfitters Local 420 | $3,000 | |||
| T, P F | $2,500 | |||
| Sumschick, Martin | $2,500 | |||
| Crisci Associates | $2,500 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $81,508 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
In 2010, O'Brien received $111,630 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[13]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael O'Brien (Pennsylvania)'s campaign in 2010 | |
| Yuron, Micheal | $5,000 |
| Plumbers Local 690 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $3,750 |
| Ironworkers Local 401 | $3,500 |
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | $3,250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $111,630 |
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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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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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O'Brien and his wife, Rita, had two children.
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
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Michael O'Brien on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ PennLive.com, "State Rep. Mike O'Brien mourned as passionate advocate," October 15, 2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 donations," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 175 2007–2018 |
Succeeded by Mary Isaacson (D) |
