Rich Kasunic
Richard 'Rich' A. Kasunic (b. January 8, 1947) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 32 from 1995 to 2014. While in office, Kasunic served as Minority Caucus Leader.
Kasunic served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994.
Kasunic did not run for re-election to the Senate in 2014.[1]
Biography
Kasunic earned his A.A. from Robert Morris Junior College in 1967 and his bachelor's degree from Youngstown State in 1970. Kasunic served in the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1970 to 1976.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kasunic served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Game & Fisheries, Minority Chair |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Rules & Executive Nominations |
| • Transportation |
| • Joint Conservation |
| • Joint State Government Commission |
| • Legislative Data Processing Center |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kasunic served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative Data Processing Center |
| • Aging & Youth |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Game & Fisheries, Chair |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Public Health & Welfare |
| • Rules & Executive Nominations |
| • Transportation |
| • Joint Conservation |
| • Joint State Government Commission |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kasunic served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Game & Fisheries, Ranking Democratic Member |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Rules & Executive Nominations |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2010
Kasunic won re-election to District 32 of the Pennsylvania State Senate. He defeated Ronald L. Gallo in the May 18 Democratic primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 32 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Rich Kasunic (R)
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58,000 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Kasunic was re-elected to District 32 of the Pennsylvania State Senate. Kasunic defeated Ronald Gallo (R) in the general election.[3]
Kasunic raised $264,373 for this campaign.[4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 32 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| KASUNIC, RICHARD A. (D)
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45,425 | |||
| GALLO, RONALD L. (R) | 21,302 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
- Pennsylvania Environmental scorecard: 2013-14 scorecard
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- Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club: 2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
- Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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- The American Conservative Union: 2014 Legislative scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Kasunic has one child and resides in Dunbar Township, Pennsylvania.
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See also
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the Pennsylvania State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ The Washington Times, "Longtime SW Pa. Democrat leaving state Senate," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2006 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kasunic, Rich," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 32 1995–2014 |
Succeeded by Patrick Stefano (R) |
