Missa Eaton
Missa Eaton was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Pennsylvania.[1] She lost to incumbent Mike Kelly.[2]
Elections
2012
Eaton ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 3rd District. Eaton sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket. She was unopposed in the April 24 Democratic primary and hoped to unseat incumbent Rep. Mike Kelly (R) in the general election on November 6.[3]
The Washington Post listed the House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania in 2012 as one of the 10 states that could have determined whether Democrats retake the House or if Republicans would hold their majority in 2013.[4] Ohio tied with Pennsylvania for 9th on the list.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Missa Eaton | 41% | 123,933 | |
| Republican |  Mike Kelly Incumbent |
54.8% | 165,826 | |
| Independent | Steven Porter | 4.2% | 12,755 | |
| Total Votes | 302,514 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Erie Times-News, "Sharon resident Eaton to run for Congress in the 3rd District" accessed January 20, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "2012 House Race Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Primary Unofficial Returns," April 24, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Washington Post, "The 10 states that will determine control of the House in 2012," accessed April 25, 2012
