Robert Godshall (Pennsylvania)
Robert "Bob" W. Godshall (b. May 15, 1933) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 53 from 1983 to 2018.
Godshall did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018.
Godshall served as president/board member of the Souderton Area School District from 1963 to 1980. He served as Montgomery County comptroller from 1980 to 1983. He also served on the Montgomery County Republican Committee from 1958 to 1998.
Biography
Godshall earned his B.S. in business administration and economics from Juniata College in 1955. He attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 1956. He was the owner/manager of Godshall's Hatchery Incorporated from 1955 to 1980 and worked as the open space director for Mongomery County from 1977 to 1982.
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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| • Committee On Committees, Chair |
| • Consumer Affairs, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Godshall served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Committees, Chair |
| • Consumer Affairs, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
| • Legislative Budget and Finance, Secretary |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Godshall served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Consumer Affairs, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
| • Legislative Budget and Finance, Secretary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Godshall served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative Budget and Finance |
| • Consumer Affairs, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Godshall served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Consumer Affairs, Republican Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Robert Godshall did not file to run for re-election.
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 Robert Godshall defeated Leon Angelichio in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert Godshall Incumbent |
59.54% | 17,964 | |
| Democratic | Leon Angelichio | 40.46% | 12,205 | |
| Total Votes | 30,169 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Leon Angelichio ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 53 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Leon Angelichio (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Robert Godshall ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 53 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Robert Godshall Incumbent (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 Robert Godshall was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Dottie Miller was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Godshall defeated Miller in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Robert Godshall Incumbent |
62.6% | 11,038 | |
| Democratic | Dottie Miller | 37.4% | 6,581 | |
| Total Votes | 17,619 | |||
2012
Godshall ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 53. Godshall ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and defeated Mick Wynne (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Robert Godshall Incumbent |
60.7% | 17,205 | |
| Democratic | Mick Wynne | 39.3% | 11,140 | |
| Total Votes | 28,345 | |||
2010
Godshall won re-election to District 53 in 2010. He was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary and defeated Democrat Jack Hansen and Edward Bonsell (G) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 53 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Godshall (R)
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12,832 | 65.3% | ||
| Jack Hansen (D) | 6,356 | 32.3% | ||
| Edward Bonsell (G) | 476 | 2.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Godshall won re-election to District 53 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 17,334 votes, defeating Democrat Jack Hansen (11,646).[11]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 53 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert W. Godshall (R)
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17,334 | 59.8% | ||
| Jack Hansen (D) | 11,646 | 40.2% | ||
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2018
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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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2012
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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
When he served in the state House, Godshall was divorced and had five children.
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Robert Godshall's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Robert Godshall on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
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 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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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 53 1983–2018 |
Succeeded by Steven Malagari (D) |
