Vanessa Lowery Brown (Pennsylvania)
Vanessa Lowery Brown is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 190 from 2009 to 2018. She resigned December 11, 2018.[1]
On October 31, 2018, Lowery Brown was convicted of bribery, conflict of interest, and failing to properly file a financial disclosure form.[2] Click here for more information.
Biography
Lowery Brown attended Howard University. She previously worked as an organizer for the West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods/Businesses, as an outreach/planning coordinator for the Peoples' Emergency Center, and for a Community Development Corporation.
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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| • Children & Youth |
| • Health |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
| • Urban Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lowery Brown served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Health |
| • State Government |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
| • Urban Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lowery Brown served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lowery Brown served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Health |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
| • Urban Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lowery Brown served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Children & Youth |
| • Health & Human Services |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development, Secretary |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Sponsored legislation
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Noteworthy events
Conviction for bribery, conflict of interest
Lowery Brown, former state Rep. Harold James (D), former state Rep. Ronald Waters (D), former state Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D) and former state Rep. Michelle Brownlee (D) were charged with bribery and conflict of interest as part of a pay-to-play sting that the state Attorney General's office launched in 2010.[3]
On October 31, 2018, Lowery Brown was convicted of bribery, conflict of interest, and failing to properly file a financial disclosure form. The jury found Lowery Brown guilty of accepting $4,000 from an undercover informant.[2]
Following her conviction, Lowery Brown refused to resign from the legislature. Neil Lesher, legislative and policy director for House Speaker Mike Turzai (R), however, said "her tenure in the General Assembly ended with her sentencing" on November 30.[4]
Lowery Brown resigned December 11.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 190
Incumbent Vanessa Lowery Brown won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 190 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vanessa Lowery Brown (D) | 100.0 | 22,644 |
| Total votes: 22,644 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 190
Incumbent Vanessa Lowery Brown defeated Raymond Bailey Sr. and Wanda Logan in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 190 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vanessa Lowery Brown | 65.0 | 4,464 |
| Raymond Bailey Sr. | 19.5 | 1,340 | ||
 | Wanda Logan | 15.5 | 1,066 | |
| Total votes: 6,870 | |||
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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 Vanessa Lowery Brown ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 190 general election.[5][6]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 190, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Vanessa Lowery Brown Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
The following candidates ran in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 190 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Vanessa Lowery Brown Incumbent |
36.66% | 5,502 | |
| Democratic | Raymond Bailey | 11.91% | 1,787 | |
| Democratic | Wanda Logan | 28.19% | 4,232 | |
| Democratic | Theodore Smith | 2.48% | 372 | |
| Democratic | Darryl Thomas | 11.33% | 1,700 | |
| Democratic | Movita Johnson-Harrell | 9.44% | 1,417 | |
| Total Votes | 15,010 | |||
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 Vanessa Lowery Brown defeated Wanda Logan and Isaac Patterson V in the Democratic primary. Lowery Brown defeated Green Party candidate Glenn Davis in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Vanessa Lowery Brown Incumbent |
95.7% | 16,446 | |
| Green | Glenn Davis | 4.3% | 734 | |
| Total Votes | 17,180 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Vanessa Lowery Brown Incumbent |
60.6% | 4,861 |
| Wanda Logan | 28.7% | 2,299 |
| Isaac Patterson V | 10.7% | 857 |
| Total Votes | 8,017 | |
2012
Brown ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 190. Brown defeated Lemuel Thornton, Audrey Blackwell-Watson, and Wanda Logan in the Democratic primary on April 24 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Vanessa Lowery Brown Incumbent |
100% | 27,617 | |
| Total Votes | 27,617 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Vanessa Lowery Brown Incumbent |
44% | 3,636 |
| Lemuel Thornton | 5.1% | 422 |
| Audrey Blackwell-Watson | 24.4% | 2,012 |
| Wanda Logan | 26.5% | 2,192 |
| Total Votes | 8,262 | |
2010
Lowery Brown won re-election to District 190 in 2010. She defeated Sharif Street and Audrey Watson in the primary election, receiving 3,637 votes while Street and Watson received 3,100 and 966 votes respectively. Lowery Brown was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[14]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 190 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Vanessa Lowery Brown (D)
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17,895 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lowery Brown won election to District 190 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She received 27,112 votes, defeating Republican Rahim Foreman (374).[15]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Vanessa Lowery Brown (D)
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27,112 | 98.6% | ||
| Rahim Foreman (R) | 374 | 1.4% | ||
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2018
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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
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Vanessa Lowery Brown on Facebook
- Vanessa Lowery Brown on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Philadelphia Tribune, "State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown resigns 'under protest,'" December 11, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Philadelphia Tribune, "State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown convicted of bribery," October 31, 2018
- ↑ pennlive.com/, "Pa. State Rep. Ron Waters pleads to accepting cash for official action; will resign seat today," accessed June 1, 2015
- ↑ Penn Live, "Pa. Speaker’s Office: Resignation or not, convicted state lawmaker is considered 'terminated,'" November 30, 2018
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 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 190 2009–2018 |
Succeeded by Movita Johnson-Harrell (D) |
