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Stewart Greenleaf
Stewart J. Greenleaf is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 12 from 1979 to 2018.
Greenleaf did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2018.
Greenleaf served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1977 to 1978 and was a commissioner for Upper Moreland Township from 1972 to 1976.
Greenleaf passed away on February 10, 2021.[1]
Biography
Greenleaf earned his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1961 and his J.D. from the University of Toledo in 1966.
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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| • Appropriations |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Intergovernmental Operations |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Greenleaf served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Intergovernmental Operations, Vice-Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Urban Affairs & Housing |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Greenleaf served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Intergovernmental Operations, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Greenleaf served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Banking & Insurance |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Intergovernmental Operations, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Greenleaf served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Banking & Insurance |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
Campaign themes
2014
Greenleaf's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Pushing for New Jobs and Economic Growth
- Excerpt: "Stewart Greenleaf knows that nothing is more important to our families than being able to find good-paying jobs that provide financial security."
Better Schools for a Brighter Future
- Excerpt: "Working for “The Affordability and Accountability in Higher Education Act” which would establish tuition controls and accountability measures on our state colleges and universities to help working families afford college."
Protecting Taxpayers
- Excerpt: "Stewart is working every day to find common sense solutions that reduce the tax burden on Pennsylvania’s working families, small businesses and homeowners."
Reforming State Government
- Excerpt: "Long before “reform” became a buzzword in Harrisburg, he was fighting for common sense initiatives that help Pennsylvanians hold their legislators accountable."
2010
Greenleaf's campaign website highlighted the following as his main issues:[3]
- Taxes/Economy
- Excerpt: "Greenleaf "supports a Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights that will limit state spending every year."
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "Greenleaf wants to "reduce burdensome taxes and regulations to make Pennsylvania competitive with other states and countries" and "invest in the small businesses and entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth who drive job creation."
- Reforming State Government
- Excerpt: "Greenleaf "has long been a champion for making state government more open, accessible and transparent to citizens."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Stewart Greenleaf did not file to run for re-election.
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 Stewart Greenleaf was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Ruth S. Damsker was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Greenleaf defeated Damsker in the general election.[4][5][6]
The Pennsylvania State Senate was a battleground chamber that Ballotpedia had identified as having the opportunity to switch partisan control in 2014. The Pennsylvania Senate had a difference in partisan balance between Democrats and Republican of four seats, which amounts to 16 percent of the seats up for election in 2014. District 12 in the Senate was identified by Ballotpedia and the Philadelphia City Paper as a battleground district that could determine control of the Pennsylvania State Senate. Incumbent Stewart Greenleaf (R) defeated Ruth S. Damsker (D) in the general election. The district had favored a generic Republican by 1 point.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Stewart Greenleaf Incumbent |
63.3% | 50,319 | |
| Democratic | Ruth Damsker | 36.7% | 29,123 | |
| Total Votes | 79,442 | |||
2010
Greenleaf won re-election to District 12. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Ruth S. Damsker in the November 2 general election.[8]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Stewart Greenleaf (R)
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62,748 | |||
| Ruth S. Damsker (D) | 35,266 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Greenleaf was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 12.[9]
Greenleaf raised $344,288 for this campaign.[10]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| GREENLEAF, STEWART J. (R)
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56,935 | |||
| ALBERT, JEFF (D) | 42,257 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
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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When he served in the state Senate, Greenleaf was married to his wife, Kelly. They had four children and resided in Willows Grove, Pennsylvania.
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Stewart Greenleaf on Facebook
- Stewart Greenleaf on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Courier Times, "Former PA state Sen. Stewart Greenleaf dies at 81," February 10, 2021
- ↑ Stewart Greenleaf campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 2, 2014
- ↑ Stewart Greenleaf campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ City Paper, "If Dems flip state Senate, it will be with these five seats," March 27, 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, "Report on 2006 campaign contributions," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 1979–2018 |
Succeeded by Maria Collett (D) |
