Thomas McGarrigle
Thomas McGarrigle (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 26. McGarrigle assumed office on January 6, 2015. McGarrigle left office on November 30, 2018.
McGarrigle (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 26. McGarrigle lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
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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| • Banking & Insurance |
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules & Executive Nominations |
| • Urban Affairs & Housing, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McGarrigle served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Intergovernmental Operations, Chair |
| • Local Government, Vice-Chair |
| • Aging & Youth |
| • Banking & Insurance |
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| • Legislative Budget and Finance |
| • Local Government Commission |
Campaign themes
2014
McGarrigle's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Jobs and the economy
- Excerpt: "In the Pennsylvania Senate, Tom will support efforts to reduce taxes on job creators that hinder economic growth and limit opportunity."
Education
- Excerpt: "That's why Tom supports the development of a new funding formula that will make the distribution of state education funding more fair, and more equitable."
Fiscal responsibility
- Excerpt: "In the Pennsylvania Senate, Tom will work to reduce waste, fraud and abuse in Harrisburg and ensure out tax dollars are spent wisely and responsibly."
Crime and Public Safety Issues
- Excerpt: "In the legislature, Tom will be a strong advocate on these and other issues, working to keep our seniors, children, and all residents safe."
Reforming Government
- Excerpt: "Tom will support efforts to rein in out-of-control bureaucracy in Harrisburg and give more authority to local municipalities to make the decisions best for the families that live within them."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 26
Timothy Kearney defeated incumbent Thomas McGarrigle in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Timothy Kearney (D) | 54.3 | 65,660 |
 | Thomas McGarrigle (R) | 45.7 | 55,287 | |
| Total votes: 120,947 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 26
Timothy Kearney defeated Tanner Rouse in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 26 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy Kearney | 56.9 | 10,610 |
 | Tanner Rouse | 43.1 | 8,029 | |
| Total votes: 18,639 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 26
Incumbent Thomas McGarrigle advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 26 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas McGarrigle | 100.0 | 18,640 |
| Total votes: 18,640 | |||
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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. John Kane Sr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Thomas McGarrigle was unopposed in the Republican primary. McGarrigle defeated Kane in the general election.[2][3][4]
The Pennsylvania State Senate was a battleground chamber that Ballotpedia 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 26 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. Democrats had their best chance picking up a seat in District 26, where the race was open and any Democrat carried a 3-point advantage to win. Thomas McGarrigle (R) defeated John Kane Sr. (D) in that race.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Thomas McGarrigle |
52.1% | 45,910 | |
| Democratic | John Kane, Sr. | 47.9% | 42,170 | |
| Total Votes | 88,080 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, McGarrigle's endorsements included the following:[6]
- AFSCME District Council #88
- PEG PAC
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Thomas + McGarrigle + Pennsylvania + Senate"
See also
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Official campaign website
- Thomas McGarrigle on Facebook
- Thomas McGarrigle on Twitter
- Thomas McGarrigle on YouTube
- Pennsylvania Department of State- Official candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑ McGarrigle for Senate, "Issues," accessed September 3, 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
- ↑ McGarrigle for Senate, "Latest News," accessed September 3, 2014
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| Preceded by Edwin Erickson (R) |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 26 January 6, 2015-2018 |
Succeeded by Timothy Kearney (D) |
