Patrick Harkins
2006 - Present
2026
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Patrick Harkins (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 1. He assumed office on December 1, 2006. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Harkins (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Harkins received his diploma from Tech Memorial High School in 1982 and attended Mercyhurst College in 1983 and Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College from 1984 to 1987. His professional experience includes working as a driver for the United Parcel Service. Harkins served as an elections judge from 1982 to 1987. He then served as a committeeman from 1991 to 2006.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Harkins was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Harkins was assigned to the following committees:
- Liquor Control Committee
- Professional Licensure Committee
- Rules Committee
- House Game & Fisheries Committee
2019-2020
Harkins was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Gaming Oversight, Minority chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Harkins served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Harkins served on the following committees:
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| • Education |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Local Government |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harkins served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Education |
| • Labor Relations |
| • Urban Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harkins served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Children & Youth, Secretary |
| • Education |
| • Labor Relations |
| • Liquor Control |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Patrick Harkins won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Patrick Harkins (D) | 96.9 | 19,327 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.1 | 625 | ||
| Total votes: 19,952 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Patrick Harkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Harkins | 99.4 | 5,121 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 33 | ||
| Total votes: 5,154 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Patrick Harkins defeated Michael Thomas in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Harkins (D) | 79.7 | 13,327 |
 | Michael Thomas (L) | 20.3 | 3,394 | |
| Total votes: 16,721 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Patrick Harkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Harkins | 100.0 | 6,038 |
| Total votes: 6,038 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andre Horton (D)
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Patrick Harkins won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Harkins (D) | 100.0 | 17,919 |
| Total votes: 17,919 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Neal Gale (G)
- Daniel Fishman (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Patrick Harkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Harkins | 100.0 | 6,741 |
| Total votes: 6,741 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Patrick Harkins won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Harkins (D) | 100.0 | 13,019 |
| Total votes: 13,019 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Patrick Harkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Harkins | 100.0 | 3,773 |
| Total votes: 3,773 | |||
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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 Patrick Harkins defeated William Crotty in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Patrick Harkins Incumbent |
72.92% | 14,785 | |
| Republican | William Crotty | 27.08% | 5,491 | |
| Total Votes | 20,276 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Patrick Harkins ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Patrick Harkins Incumbent (unopposed) | |
William Crotty ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | William Crotty (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 Patrick Harkins was unopposed in the Democratic primary. William Edward Crotty was removed from the ballot on March 27, 2014. Harkins was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Harkins ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 1. Harkins ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Patrick Harkins Incumbent |
100% | 16,970 | |
| Total Votes | 16,970 | |||
2010
Harkins won re-election to District 1 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patrick J. Harkins (D)
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10,645 | 100.00% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Harkins won re-election to District 1 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He ran unopposed and received 18,582 votes.[11]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patrick J. Harkins (D)
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18,582 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 2 to November 14.
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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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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Harkins and his wife, Michelle, have three children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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 Objections Cases Filed with the Department of State," accessed April 29, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 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
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 1 2006-Present |
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