Randy Vulakovich
Randy Vulakovich (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 38. Vulakovich assumed office on August 29, 2012. Vulakovich left office on November 30, 2018.
Vulakovich (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 38. Vulakovich lost in the Republican primary on May 15, 2018.
Vulakovich served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 30 from 2007 to 2012.
Biography
Vulakovich attended Duquesne University and graduated from the Allegheny County Police Academy. When he served in the state Senate, his professional experience included working as an officer/sergeant for the Shaler Township Police Department.
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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| • Aging & Youth |
| • Appropriations |
| • Communications & Technology |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Vulakovich served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Chair |
| • Aging & Youth, Vice-Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Communications & Technology |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Vulakovich served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Communications & Technology, Chair |
| • Aging & Youth |
| • Appropriations |
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vulakovich served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vulakovich served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Gaming Oversight |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 38
Lindsey Williams defeated Jeremy Shaffer in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 38 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lindsey Williams (D) | 50.3 | 62,361 |
 | Jeremy Shaffer (R) | 49.7 | 61,568 | |
| Total votes: 123,929 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 38
Lindsey Williams defeated Stephanie Walsh in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 38 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lindsey Williams | 58.1 | 13,235 |
| Stephanie Walsh | 41.9 | 9,550 | ||
| Total votes: 22,785 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 38
Jeremy Shaffer defeated incumbent Randy Vulakovich in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 38 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremy Shaffer | 58.7 | 10,442 |
 | Randy Vulakovich | 41.3 | 7,356 | |
| Total votes: 17,798 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate 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 that election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Randy Vulakovich was unopposed in the Republican primary. Vulakovich was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2]
2012
Special election
Vulakovich won a special election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 40, defeating Sharon Brown (D) and Don Bindas (I) in the special election on August 7, 2012. The seat was vacant following Jane Orie's resignation after her conviction on 14 criminal counts.[3][4][5]
Vulakovich ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 30. Vulakovich ran unchallenged in the Republican primary on April 24. However, Vulakovich had to be replaced when he won a special election to the state Senate on August 7, 2012. [6][7]
2010
Vulakovich won re-election to District 30 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 30 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Randy Vulakovich (R)
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22,070 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Vulakovich won re-election to District 30 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Vulakovich ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election.[9]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 30 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Randy Vulakovich (R)
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28,942 | 100.0% | ||
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2018
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2017
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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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When he served in the state Senate, Vulakovich and his wife, Bobbie, had two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Randy Vulakovich on Facebook
- Randy Vulakovich on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 19, 2014
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Verdict triggers 40th District special election," March 27, 2012
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post Gazette, "Special election set Aug. 7 to replace Orie in state Senate," May 25, 2012
- ↑ PoliticsPA, "GOP Picks Vulakovich Over Hart for Orie Seat Special," accessed June 17, 2012
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jim Ferlo (D) |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 38 2014-2018 |
Succeeded by Lindsey Williams (D) |
| Preceded by Jane Orie (R) |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 40 August 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Mario Scavello (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 30 2007–August 2012 |
Succeeded by Hal English (R) |
