Valerie Gaydos
Valerie Gaydos (Republican Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 44. She assumed office on December 1, 2018. Her current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Gaydos (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 44. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Valerie Gaydos graduated from Dickinson College in 1989. Her career experience includes working as a small business owner and advocate.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Gaydos was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Gaydos was assigned to the following committees:
- Liquor Control Committee, Secretary
- Commerce Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Small Business
- House Education Committee
- Health Committee
2019-2020
Gaydos was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Economic Development
- House Education Committee
- Health Committee
- Liquor Control Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Valerie Gaydos defeated Hadley Haas in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Valerie Gaydos (R) | 53.7 | 20,811 |
 | Hadley Haas (D) | 46.2 | 17,872 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 38,724 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Hadley Haas advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hadley Haas | 98.8 | 5,718 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 71 | ||
| Total votes: 5,789 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Valerie Gaydos advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valerie Gaydos | 98.7 | 4,731 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 63 | ||
| Total votes: 4,794 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Valerie Gaydos defeated Debra Turici in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valerie Gaydos (R) | 54.9 | 16,703 |
| Debra Turici (D) | 45.1 | 13,719 | ||
| Total votes: 30,422 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Debra Turici advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Debra Turici (Write-in) | 63.4 | 729 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 36.6 | 421 | ||
| Total votes: 1,150 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Valerie Gaydos advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valerie Gaydos | 100.0 | 6,275 |
| Total votes: 6,275 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Valerie Gaydos defeated Michele Knoll in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valerie Gaydos (R) | 55.0 | 22,140 |
 | Michele Knoll (D) | 45.0 | 18,143 | |
| Total votes: 40,283 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Michele Knoll advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michele Knoll | 100.0 | 8,573 |
| Total votes: 8,573 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Valerie Gaydos defeated Robert Doddato in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valerie Gaydos | 64.4 | 4,867 |
| Robert Doddato | 35.6 | 2,694 | ||
| Total votes: 7,561 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Valerie Gaydos defeated Michele Knoll in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valerie Gaydos (R) | 51.7 | 15,338 |
| Michele Knoll (D) | 48.3 | 14,319 | |
| Total votes: 29,657 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Michele Knoll advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michele Knoll | 100.0 | 3,533 |
| Total votes: 3,533 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44
Valerie Gaydos defeated David Bachman, Robert Doddato, and Scott Larue in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Valerie Gaydos | 29.8 | 1,350 |
| David Bachman | 29.3 | 1,324 | ||
| Robert Doddato | 26.3 | 1,190 | ||
| Scott Larue | 14.6 | 662 | ||
| Total votes: 4,526 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Valerie Gaydos did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Valerie Gaydos did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Valerie Gaydos did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Valerie Gaydos participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 27, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Valerie Gaydos' responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Fiscal accountability, educational initiatives to prepare our students for their future and economic policies to strengthen PA's business climate[3][4] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Educational initiatives that include job training in the trades. Economic development that leads to good paying jobs. Protection of personal rights and freedoms as guaranteed under The Constitution.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Valerie Gaydos answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | The Dalai Lama. “Be the change you want to see in the world”
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| “ | The Twelfth Insight, the Hour of Decision[4] | ” |
| “ | Maturity, Integrity, Professionalism[4] | ” |
| “ | Experience, Accountability, Compassion. I am not a career politician. I have had a successful career in business and have had many life experiences (both personal and professional) that will enable me to be an effective representative of all people and not just some people.
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| “ | Responsibility to people over parties[4] | ” |
| “ | Restoring civility[4] | ” |
| “ | Energy Crisis 1973. I was 6 years old. I remember having to wait in long lines at the gas station and understanding that gas was rationed to odd license plates on off days and even license plates on even days.[4] | ” |
| “ | Both of my parents were self employed and put me to work before I could remember.[4] | ” |
| “ | The date invited me to dinner then after dinner asked me to pay. I was brought up that regardless of gender the person doing the inviting pays.[4] | ” |
| “ | Easter, a time of renewal and rebirth. Optimism.[4] | ” |
| “ | The Twelfth Insight: The Hour of Decision by James Redfield: If enough of us stay in alignment, an enlightened Center will arise in politics. Civility and charm can return Too Human culture. And every government and every field of human endeavor will move into a state of integrity."[4] | ” |
| “ | I believe that members in the legislature should have significant experience in a variety of disciplines in order to be elected. Members of the legislature should be well rounded in order to represent all of the people.[4] | ” |
| “ | Pension Reform[4] | ” |
| “ | The relationship should reflect a level of checks and balances on the system that works for people and not parties.[4] | ” |
| “ | Absolutely. And regardless of party affiliation.[4] | ” |
| “ | Fair and balanced.[4] | ” |
| “ | Business, Environment, Veterans Affairs[4] | ” |
| “ | Matthew J. Ryan, Long serving PA House Speaker. He demonstrated that he could provide strong leadership without resorting to destructive partisanship"[4] | ” |
| “ | Not at this time[4] | ” |
| “ | I have spoken to many people in the district. Everyone has a story, struggle, a challenge. And some people have many. Inspiration comes from those who have overcome challenging circumstances.[4] | ” |
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
"Be the change you want to see in the world” - The Dalai Lama[4] |
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| —Valerie Gaydos[1] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on July 27, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Valerie Gaydos' responses," July 27, 2018
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by T. Mark Mustio (R) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 44 2018-Present |
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