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Mike Reese (Pennsylvania)
Mike Reese (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 59. He assumed office in 2009. He passed away from a brain aneurysm on January 2, 2021.[1]
Biography
Reese earned his B.S. in secondary education from Duquesne University and his MBA from Seton Hall University in 2004. His professional experience included working as the Assistant Director of Financial Administration for Westmoreland County, Admissions Officer at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, as an employee at Pressley Ridge Schools at Ohiopyle, and as the Chief of Staff of Republican Commissioner Phil Light.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Reese was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Committee On Committees |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Education |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Transportation |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Reese served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Committees |
| • Education |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Transportation |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Reese served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Education |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Reese served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Liquor Control |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Reese served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Gaming Oversight |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Mike Reese won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Reese (R) | 100.0 | 32,189 |
| Total votes: 32,189 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Mike Reese advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Reese | 100.0 | 8,540 |
| Total votes: 8,540 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Mike Reese defeated Clare Dooley in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Reese (R) | 70.3 | 18,490 |
| Clare Dooley (D) | 29.7 | 7,803 | ||
| Total votes: 26,293 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Clare Dooley advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Clare Dooley | 100.0 | 2,934 | |
| Total votes: 2,934 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Mike Reese advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Reese | 100.0 | 5,034 |
| Total votes: 5,034 | |||
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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 Mike Reese ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Mike Reese Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Mike Reese ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 59 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Reese Incumbent (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 Mike Reese was unopposed in the Republican primary and unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Reese ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 59. Reese ran unchallenged in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Harriet Ellenberger (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Reese Incumbent |
71.8% | 20,377 | |
| Democratic | Harriet Ellenberger | 28.2% | 7,984 | |
| Total Votes | 28,361 | |||
2010
Reese won re-election to District 59 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 59 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Reese (R)
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20,437 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Reese won re-election to District 59 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 17,559 votes, defeating Democrat Michael J. O'Barto (11,616).[12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 59 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Reese (R)
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17,559 | 60.2% | ||
| Michael J. O'Barto (D) | 11,616 | 39.8% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2021
In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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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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Reese and his wife, Angela, had three children.
Noteworthy events
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| Coronavirus pandemic |
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On December 7, 2020, Reese announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[13]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Trib Live, "State Rep. Mike Reese of Mt. Pleasant Township dead at 42," January 2, 2021
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Politics PA', "State Rep. Mike Reese Tests Positive for COVID-19," December 7, 2020
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 59 2009–2021 |
Succeeded by Leslie Baum Rossi (R) |
