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Susan Helm
Susan Helm (Republican Party) (also known as Sue) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 104. She assumed office on December 1, 2006. She left office on November 30, 2022.
Helm (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 104. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Helm served as a Delegate at the Republican National Convention in 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000. She also served as a member of the Republican State Committee from 1994 to 2004. In 2004, she was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives but was not elected. Helm then served as President of the Dauphin County Council of Republican Women in 2005. From 2004 to 2006, she was First Vice Chair of the Dauphin County Republican Party.
Biography
Helm earned her A.A. in Liberal Arts from Harrisburg Area Community College in 1981. Her professional experience includes working as Manager of Capital Blue Cross from 1961 to 1986 and for Century 21 at the Helm Agency as a broker/owner from 1986 to 2006.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Helm was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Helm 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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| • Appropriations |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Helm served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
| • Urban Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Helm served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Urban Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Helm served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Human Services |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
| • Urban Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Helm served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Professional Licensure |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
| • Urban Affairs |
Elections
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104
Incumbent Susan Helm defeated Patty Smith in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Susan Helm (R) | 55.9 | 20,735 |
 | Patty Smith (D) | 44.1 | 16,371 | |
| Total votes: 37,106 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104
Patty Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patty Smith | 100.0 | 7,782 |
| Total votes: 7,782 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104
Incumbent Susan Helm defeated Travis Stauffer in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Helm | 80.4 | 7,171 |
 | Travis Stauffer | 19.6 | 1,743 | |
| Total votes: 8,914 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104
Incumbent Susan Helm defeated Patty Smith in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Helm (R) | 54.5 | 15,385 |
| Patty Smith (D) | 45.5 | 12,856 | |
| Total votes: 28,241 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104
Patty Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patty Smith | 100.0 | 3,791 |
| Total votes: 3,791 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104
Incumbent Susan Helm advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Helm | 100.0 | 6,113 |
| Total votes: 6,113 | |||
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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 Susan Helm defeated Jody Rebarchak in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Susan Helm Incumbent |
57.71% | 19,024 | |
| Democratic | Jody Rebarchak | 42.29% | 13,940 | |
| Total Votes | 32,964 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Jody Rebarchak ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 104 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jody Rebarchak (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Susan Helm defeated Nathaniel Curtis in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 104 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Susan Helm Incumbent |
65.21% | 7,376 | |
| Republican | Nathaniel Curtis | 34.79% | 3,935 | |
| Total Votes | 11,311 | |||
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 Susan Helm was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Eugene Stilp was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Helm defeated Stilp in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Susan Helm Incumbent |
55.9% | 12,199 | |
| Democratic | Eugene Stilp | 44.1% | 9,629 | |
| Total Votes | 21,828 | |||
2012
Helm ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 104. Helm defeated Jenna Lewis in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Christopher Dietz in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Susan Helm Incumbent |
54.5% | 16,047 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Dietz | 45.5% | 13,393 | |
| Total Votes | 29,440 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Susan Helm Incumbent |
60.7% | 4,716 |
| Jenna Lewis | 39.3% | 3,049 |
| Total Votes | 7,765 | |
2010
Helm ran for re-election to District 104 in 2010. She had no primary opposition and defeated Democrat Gene Stilp in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 104 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Susan Helm (R)
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11,593 | 50.7% | ||
| Gene Stilp (D) | 11,280 | 49.3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Helm won re-election to District 104 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She received 18,187 votes, defeating Democrat Patricia Garcia (12,297).[11]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 104 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Susan C. Helm (R)
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18,187 | 59.7% | ||
| Patricia Garcia (D) | 12,297 | 40.3% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2012
Helm's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]
Fiscal Responsibility
- "Opposed and successfully defeated Gov. Rendell’s demand to increase spending by $1 billion."
- "Opposed the legislative pay raise."
- "Helped to draft legislation to reduce the state income tax, saving taxpayers $300 million."
State Government Reform
- "Supported landmark welfare reforms to reduce waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars."
- "Voted to put an end to late-night voting in the state House, which was used in the past to prevent public scrutiny and input on legislation under consideration."
- "Fought to make state government more transparent by making information accessible via the Internet."
Jobs and the Economy
- "It’s all about jobs, jobs, jobs!!!"
- "Supports policies that would make Pennsylvania more business friendly, thereby increasing the number of family sustaining jobs for citizens."
- "Believes small businesses and working families are the backbone to the economy."
Property Taxes
- "Supports legislation that would direct all revenues from the taxing of slot machines and table games to the reduction of school property taxes."
- "Believes that Pennsylvania homeowners should not lose the very thing they have worked all their life for – their home – because of the school property tax burden."
- "State spending for school districts across Pennsylvania has increased exponentially over the past six years and yet, school property taxes continue to increase. School budgets must be controlled and the citizens of Pennsylvania cannot be viewed as an endless supply of money."
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 |
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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
- ↑ votesuehelm.com "Key Issues," accessed May 8, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 104 2006-2022 |
Succeeded by Dave Madsen (D) |
