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Thomas Murt
Thomas Murt (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 152. Murt assumed office in 2007. Murt left office on November 30, 2020.
Murt (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 152. Murt won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Murt announced on January 17, 2020, that he would not seek re-elected in 2020. He stated, "After careful consideration, I have chosen after three decades of public service not to seek re-election in 2020."[1]
Murt has served as commisssioner of the Upper Moreland Township.
Biography
Murt earned his B.S. in economics from Pennsylvania State University and his M.A. in education from LaSalle University. He then attended graduate economics coursework at Temple University. Murt also received his Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate from Gywnedd-Mercy College.
Murt's professional experience includes working as the Director of the Upper Moreland School District and as an Assistant Coordinator at the Counseling and Advising Center at Penn State University's Abington campus. Murt served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Reserve from 1990 to 2008.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Murt was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Older Adult Services Committee, Chair
- Human Services Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Mental Health
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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| • Children & Youth |
| • Commerce |
| • Human Services |
| • Labor & Industry |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Murt served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Human Services |
| • Insurance |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Urban Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Murt served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Human Services |
| • Urban Affairs |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Murt served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Human Services |
| • Labor Relations |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Murt served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Urban Affairs |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Thomas Murt did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152
Incumbent Thomas Murt defeated Daryl Boling in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Murt (R) | 55.0 | 16,469 |
 | Daryl Boling (D) | 45.0 | 13,488 | |
| Total votes: 29,957 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152
Daryl Boling advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daryl Boling | 100.0 | 4,032 |
| Total votes: 4,032 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152
Incumbent Thomas Murt advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Murt | 100.0 | 3,242 |
| Total votes: 3,242 | |||
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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 Thomas Murt defeated Albert Dermovsesian in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thomas Murt Incumbent |
63.33% | 21,478 | |
| Democratic | Albert Dermovsesian | 36.67% | 12,439 | |
| Total Votes | 33,917 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Albert Dermovsesian ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 152 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Albert Dermovsesian (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Thomas Murt ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 152 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 152 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Thomas Murt Incumbent (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 Thomas Murt was unopposed in the Republican primary. Murt was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Murt ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 152. Murt ran unopposed in the Republican primary on April 24. He defeated Ronald Kolla in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas Murt Incumbent |
63.6% | 19,164 | |
| Democratic | Ronald Kolla | 36.4% | 10,949 | |
| Total Votes | 30,113 | |||
2010
Murt won re-election to District 152 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Democrat Robert McGuckin in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 152 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Murt (R)
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14,898 | 67.6% | ||
| Robert McGuckin (D) | 7,140 | 32.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Murt won re-election to District 152 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,775 votes, defeating Lisa Romaniello (12,509).[12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 152 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas P. Murt (R)
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18,775 | 60.0% | ||
| Lisa Romaniello (D) | 12,509 | 40.0% | ||
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2020
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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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Personal
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Murt and his wife, Maria, have three children.
See also
- 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
Footnotes
- ↑ Northeast Times, "Rep. Tom Murt not seeking re-election," January 17, 2020
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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 152 2007–2020 |
Succeeded by Nancy Guenst (D) |
