Thaddeus Kirkland
Thaddeus Kirkland (Democratic Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 159. He assumed office in 1993. He left office in 2016.
Kirkland (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 15, 2018.
Kirkland previously served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 159 from 1992 to 2016. Kirkland did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016.
Biography
Kirkland earned his B.A. in Communications from Cheyney University in 1991. He then attended Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His professional experience includes working as a Youth Services Director, as a Sunday school teacher, as a Community Service Coordinator for Crozer Chester Medical Center, as an Associate Pastor for the Community Baptist Church, as a counselor for the Elwine Institute from 1984 to 1988 and as a counselor for the Crozer Chester Medical Center from 1988 to 1992.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kirkland served on the following committees:
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| • Tourism & Recreational Development, Democratic Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Kirkland served on the following committees:
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| • Tourism & Recreational Development, Democratic Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kirkland served on these committees:
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| • Tourism & Recreational Development, Democratic Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kirkland served on these committees:
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| • Health & Human Services |
| • Intergovernmental Affairs |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development, Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5
Mary Gay Scanlon defeated Pearl Kim in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mary Gay Scanlon (D)  | 65.2 | 198,639 |
 | Pearl Kim (R) | 34.8 | 106,075 | |
| Total votes: 304,714 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Gay Scanlon | 28.4 | 17,220 |
 | Ashley Lunkenheimer | 15.3 | 9,291 | |
 | Richard Lazer | 15.0 | 9,095 | |
 | Molly Sheehan | 10.2 | 6,216 | |
 | Gregory Vitali | 9.4 | 5,726 | |
 | Lindy Li | 7.0 | 4,236 | |
 | Theresa Wright | 5.2 | 3,149 | |
 | Thaddeus Kirkland | 4.0 | 2,420 | |
 | Margo Davidson | 4.0 | 2,413 | |
| Larry Arata | 1.5 | 925 | ||
| Total votes: 60,691 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- George Badey (D)
- David Wertime (D)
- Dan Muroff (D)
- Shelly Chauncey (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5
Pearl Kim advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pearl Kim | 100.0 | 34,352 |
| Total votes: 34,352 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paul Addis (R)
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 Thaddeus Kirkland (D) did not seek re-election.
Brian Kirkland defeated Michael Ciach in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 159 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 159, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Brian Kirkland |
75.60% | 18,161 | |
| Republican | Michael Ciach | 24.40% | 5,860 | |
| Total Votes | 24,021 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Brian Kirkland ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 159 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 159 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Brian Kirkland (unopposed) | |
Michael Ciach ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 159 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 159 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Michael Ciach (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 Thaddeus Kirkland was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Michael Ciach was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kirkland defeated Ciach in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Thaddeus Kirkland Incumbent |
70.5% | 9,281 | |
| Republican | Michael Ciach | 29.5% | 3,881 | |
| Total Votes | 13,162 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Thaddeus Kirkland Incumbent |
70.5% | 9,281 | |
| Republican | Michael Ciach | 29.5% | 3,881 | |
| Total Votes | 13,162 | |||
2012
Kirkland ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 159. Kirkland ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated James Schiliro (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Thaddeus Kirkland Incumbent |
79.8% | 17,535 | |
| Republican | James Schiliro | 20.2% | 4,435 | |
| Total Votes | 21,970 | |||
2010
Kirkland won re-election to District 159 in 2010. He defeated Tina Johnson in the primary election, receiving 2,042 votes while Johnson received 869. Kirkland defeated Republican William Brown in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 159 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thaddeus Kirkland (D)
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10,229 | 71.7% | ||
| William Brown (R) | 4,047 | 28.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kirkland won re-election to District 159 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,723 votes, defeating Republican Thomas Deitman.[11]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 159 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thaddeus Kirkland (D)
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18,723 | 81.3% | ||
| Thomas G. Deitman (R) | 4,295 | 18.7% | ||
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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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Personal
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Kirkland and his wife, Susie, have five children.
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District election, 2018
- Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- 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 159 1993–2016 |
Succeeded by Brian Kirkland (D) |
