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R. Ted Harhai
R. Ted Harhai (b. January 23, 1955) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 58 from 1998 to 2016. He was first elected to the chamber after he won a special election on February 3, 1998.
Harhai did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016.
Harhai served on the City Council of Monessen from 1996 to 1997. He then served as the Mayor of Monessen from 1998 to 2002.[1]
Biography
Harhai earned his bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1977. His professional experience includes working as an investment banker.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Harhai served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Game & Fisheries, Democratic Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Harhai served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Liquor Control |
| • Urban Affairs, Democratic Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harhai served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Committees, Democratic Chair |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harhai served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
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
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 R. Ted Harhai (D) did not seek re-election.
Justin Walsh defeated Mary Popovich in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Justin Walsh |
61.54% | 17,854 | |
| Democratic | Mary Popovich | 38.46% | 11,159 | |
| Total Votes | 29,013 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Mary Popovich defeated Charles Mrlack in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mary Popovich |
75.83% | 6,138 | |
| Democratic | Charles Mrlack | 24.17% | 1,956 | |
| Total Votes | 8,094 | |||
Justin Walsh ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 58 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Justin Walsh (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 R. Ted Harhai defeated John Scott Nestor in the Democratic primary, while Thomas Logan was unopposed in the Republican primary. Harhai defeated Logan in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Ted Harhai Incumbent |
50.8% | 8,760 | |
| Republican | Thomas Logan | 49.2% | 8,478 | |
| Total Votes | 17,238 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
R. Ted Harhai Incumbent |
76.5% | 4,356 |
| John Scott Nestor | 23.5% | 1,335 |
| Total Votes | 5,691 | |
2012
Harhai ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 58. Harhai ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | R. Ted Harhai Incumbent |
100% | 19,627 | |
| Total Votes | 19,627 | |||
2010
Harhai won re-election to District 58 in 2010. He defeated Scott Painter in the primary election, receiving 6,291 votes while Painter received 1,998. Harhai defeated Republican Rob Ferguson in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 58 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| R. Ted Harhai (D)
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10,958 | 56.1% | ||
| Rob Ferguson (R) | 8,572 | 43.9% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Harhai won re-election to District 58 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 21,449 votes while running unopposed.[12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 58 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| R. Ted Harhai
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21,449 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
- American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania: 2016-2016 legislative scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on their voting record for bills relating to civil liberties.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to medical marijuana.
- Pennsylvania Environmental scorecard: 2015-2016 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business: 2016 voting record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- R. Ted Harhai's personal website
- Profile from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- R. Ted Harhai on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 www.pahouse.com, "Biography," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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 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
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 1999–2016 |
Succeeded by Justin Walsh (R) |
