Will Tallman
Will F. Tallman (b. March 25, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 193 from 2009 to 2018.
Tallman did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018.
Tallman was a member of the Adams County Republican Committee from 1996 to 2000. In 2004, he was a candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives but was not elected.
When he served in the state House, Tallman also served as president of the Adams County Republican Club.
Biography
Tallman attended the Wisconsin School of Electronics in 1968. He earned his bachelor's degree in cross-cultural ministry from New Tribes Bible Institute in 1971. He worked as an engineer for Rochester Instrument Systems from 1981 to 1986, for Borden, Incorporated as a supervisor from 1986 to 1992, as a manager for Winter Garden Quality Foods from 1997 to 1999, and as a manager for Wampler Foods from 2000 to 2002.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Tallman served on the following committees:
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Tallman served on the following committees:
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Education, Secretary |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tallman served on these committees:
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Education, Secretary |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tallman served on these committees:
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Education |
| • Intergovernmental Affairs |
| • Labor Relations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Will Tallman did not file to run for re-election.
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 Will Tallman defeated Denise Van Essen in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 193 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 193, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Will Tallman Incumbent |
74.36% | 21,306 | |
| Democratic | Denise Van Essen | 25.64% | 7,345 | |
| Total Votes | 28,651 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Will Tallman ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 193 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 193 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Will Tallman Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Denise Van Essen (D) received enough votes as a write-in candidate to appear on the general election ballot.[6]
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 Will Tallman defeated Bryan Gembusia in the Republican primary. Tallman defeated write-in candidate Paul Bart (D) in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Will Tallman Incumbent |
74% | 12,889 | |
| Democratic | Paul Bart | 26% | 4,534 | |
| Total Votes | 17,423 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Will Tallman Incumbent |
65.5% | 2,690 |
| Bryan Gembusia | 34.5% | 1,420 |
| Total Votes | 4,110 | |
2012
Tallman ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 193. Tallman ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and defeated Anthony McNevin in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Will Tallman Incumbent |
70.9% | 18,984 | |
| Democratic | Anthony McNevin | 29.1% | 7,807 | |
| Total Votes | 26,791 | |||
2010
Tallman won re-election to District 193 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Mike Strausbaugh in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 193 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Will Tallman (R)
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14,734 | 75.2% | ||
| Mike Strausbaugh (D) | 4,848 | 24.8% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tallman won re-election to District 193 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,483 votes, defeating Democrat Neil Clifford (8,981).[13]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 193 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Will Tallman (R)
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18,483 | 67.3% | ||
| Neil F. Clifford (D) | 8,981 | 32.7% | ||
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2018
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2017
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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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2012
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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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When he served in the state House, Tallman and his wife, Suzanne, had four children.[1]
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Rep. Tallman's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Will Tallman on Facebook
- Campaign Facebook page
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 www.repwilltallman.com, "About Me," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Write in winners from April 26, 2016, primary election," accessed June 9, 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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Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 193 2009–2018 |
Succeeded by Torren Ecker (R) |
