Sid Michaels Kavulich
Sid Michaels Kavulich was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 114 from 2011 to 2018. Kavulich passed away on October 16, 2018, after complications from heart surgery.[1] When he died, his name was still on the November 2018 ballot.
Biography
Kavulich earned his A.A. from Williamsport Area Community College in 1976. His professional experience included working as a communications specialist and as a local sportscaster known to viewers as Sid Michaels.[2]
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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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Finance |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Local Government |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kavulich served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Ethics |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Local Government |
| • Finance |
| • Center for Rural Pennsylvania |
| • Joint Conservation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Kavulich served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Commerce |
| • Finance |
| • Local Government |
| • Joint Conservation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kavulich served on these committees:
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Commerce |
| • Finance |
Campaign themes
2014
Kavulich's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
Delaware Loophole
- Excerpt: "Under the current administration of Governor tom Corbett, Pennsylvania has generated billions of dollars in business tax breaks. These tax breaks SHOULD have been offset by the closure of tax loopholes which would have replaced those cuts, creating revenue that would be vital to the economic growth and success of the Commonwealth, and would have avoided the budget deficit that is facing Pennsylvania as this year’s deadline gets closer and closer."
Natural Gas Severance Tax
- Excerpt: "As the amount of tax money generated in this Commonwealth continues to decrease because of over a billion dollars in business tax cuts under the Corbett administration, we must act on imposing a fair and equitable severance tax on the companies extracting this natural resource from beneath Pennsylvania."
Property Tax Elimination
- Excerpt: "The time to lift the burden on homeowners is NOW. Not a single home should be lost because the owner cannot afford to pay property taxes. I will continue the fight for property tax elimination as your state representative in the 114th legislative district."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 114
Incumbent Sid Michaels Kavulich won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 114 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sid Michaels Kavulich (D) | 100.0 | 15,787 |
| Total votes: 15,787 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 114
Incumbent Sid Michaels Kavulich advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 114 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sid Michaels Kavulich | 100.0 | 4,701 |
| Total votes: 4,701 | |||
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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 Sid Michaels Kavulich defeated Cheryl Scandale-Murnin in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 114 general election.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 114, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sid Michaels Kavulich Incumbent |
67.15% | 21,450 | |
| Republican | Cheryl Scandale-Murnin | 32.85% | 10,495 | |
| Total Votes | 31,945 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Sid Michaels Kavulich ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 114 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 114 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sid Michaels Kavulich Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Cheryl Scandale-Murnin ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 114 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 114 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Cheryl Scandale-Murnin (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 Sid Michaels Kavulich was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Melanie Madeira was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kavulich defeated Madeira in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sid Michaels Kavulich Incumbent |
67% | 12,981 | |
| Republican | Melanie Madeira | 33% | 6,407 | |
| Total Votes | 19,388 | |||
2012
Kavulich ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 114. Kavulich was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Sid Kavulich Incumbent |
100% | 24,661 | |
| Total Votes | 24,661 | |||
2010
Kavulich won election to District 114. He defeated Jordan Moran in the May 18 Democratic primary and defeated Republican Daniel Naylor in the November 2 general election.[13]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 114 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sid Kavulich (D)
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11,749 | 56.2% | ||
| Daniel Naylor (R) | 9,152 | 43.8% | ||
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2018
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2017
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2016
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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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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ WNEP.com, "Hundreds Attend Viewing for Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich," October 21, 2018
- ↑ Scranton Times-Tribune, "STATE REPRESENTATIVE 114TH DISTRICT: Kavulich, Naylor win party nominations," accessed March 6, 2013
- ↑ Sid Michael.net, "Issues," accessed September 8, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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
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| Preceded by James Wansacz (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 114 2011–2018 |
Succeeded by Bridget Malloy Kosierowski (D) |
