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Robert Matzie
2008 - Present
2026
16
Robert Matzie (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 16. He assumed office on December 1, 2008. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Matzie (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 16. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Matzie earned his A.A. in High Technology Communications from the Community College of Beaver County and his B.A. in journalism/Communications from Point Park University. His professional experience includes working as a radio show host for WMBA Radio.
Matzie served as a Beaver County Representative at the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee. He has also served as a Field Office Representative for the Office of Commonwealth Senator Gerald J. LaValle. From 2003 to 2004, he was Mayor of Ambridge.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Matzie was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Matzie was assigned to the following committees:
- Committee On Ethics
- Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee, Democratic Chair
2019-2020
Matzie was assigned to the following committees:
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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• Commerce |
• Consumer Affairs |
• Insurance |
• Tourism & Recreational Development |
• Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Matzie served on the following committees:
Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Consumer Affairs |
• Health |
• Insurance |
• Transportation |
• Legislative Data Processing Center |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Matzie served on the following committees:
Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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• Consumer Affairs |
• Insurance |
• Rules |
• Tourism & Recreational Development |
• Legislative Data Processing Center |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Matzie served on these committees:
Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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• Legislative Data Processing Center |
• Commerce |
• Consumer Affairs |
• Insurance |
• Tourism & Recreational Development |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Matzie served on these committees:
Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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• Commerce, Secretary |
• Consumer Affairs |
• Gaming Oversight |
• Local Government |
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 16
Incumbent Robert Matzie defeated Michael Perich in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Robert Matzie (D) | 52.2 | 18,198 |
Michael Perich (R) | 47.6 | 16,584 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 77 |
Total votes: 34,859 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Robert Matzie advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Robert Matzie | 97.7 | 5,776 |
Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 134 |
Total votes: 5,910 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16
Michael Perich advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Michael Perich | 99.1 | 3,155 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 30 |
Total votes: 3,185 | ||||
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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 16
Incumbent Robert Matzie defeated Rico Elmore in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Robert Matzie (D) | 56.7 | 15,104 |
![]() | Rico Elmore (R) | 43.3 | 11,534 |
Total votes: 26,638 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Robert Matzie advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Robert Matzie | 100.0 | 7,400 |
Total votes: 7,400 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16
Rico Elmore advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rico Elmore | 100.0 | 4,286 |
Total votes: 4,286 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Robert Matzie defeated Rico Elmore in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Robert Matzie (D) | 56.2 | 19,101 |
![]() | Rico Elmore (R) ![]() | 43.8 | 14,891 |
Total votes: 33,992 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Robert Matzie advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Robert Matzie | 100.0 | 8,909 |
Total votes: 8,909 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16
Rico Elmore advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rico Elmore ![]() | 100.0 | 4,076 |
Total votes: 4,076 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Robert Matzie won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Robert Matzie (D) | 100.0 | 18,529 |
Total votes: 18,529 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Robert Matzie advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Robert Matzie | 100.0 | 4,209 |
Total votes: 4,209 | ||||
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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 Robert Matzie ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 general election.[1][2]
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Democratic | ![]() | |
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Incumbent Robert Matzie ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 Democratic primary.[3][4]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 16 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Democratic | ![]() |
Chris Beichner (R) received enough votes as a write-in candidate to appear on the general election ballot.[5]
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 Matzie was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Matzie was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Matzie ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 16. Matzie ran unchallenged in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Kathleen Coder (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [9][10]
2010
Matzie won re-election to District 16 in 2010. He was unopposed in both the May 18 Democratic primary and the November 2 general election.[11]
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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14,055 | 100.0% |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Matzie won re-election to District 16 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives receiving 22,435 votes while running unopposed.[12]
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Robert F. Matzie (D) ![]() |
22,435 | 100.00% |
Campaign themes
2024
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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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Matzie and his wife, Patty, have one child.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 |
Officeholder Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 16 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Write in winners from April 26, 2016, primary election," accessed June 9, 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 16 2008-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by - |
Mayor of Ambridge 2003-2004 |
Succeeded by - |