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Joe Hackett
Joseph 'Joe' T. Hackett is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 161 from 2010 to April 30, 2015. He resigned because he wants to return to the District Attorney's Criminal Investigation Division.[1]
Biography
Hackett graduated from the Delaware County Community College Municipal Police Academy. His professional experience includes working for the Ridley Township Police Department for 20 years before becoming a detective with the Criminal Investigative Division of the Delaware County District Attorney’s office. He has also been the vice chair of the Ridley Township Economic Development Committee.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hackett served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hackett served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hackett served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Urban Affairs |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Elections
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 Joe Hackett was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Leanne Krueger was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Hackett defeated Krueger-Braneky in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Joe Hackett Incumbent |
55.9% | 12,916 | |
| Democratic | Leanne Krueger | 44.1% | 10,176 | |
| Total Votes | 23,092 | |||
2012
Hackett ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 161. Hackett ran unopposed in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Larry DeMarco (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Hackett Incumbent |
52.7% | 17,972 | |
| Democratic | Larry DeMarco | 47.3% | 16,137 | |
| Total Votes | 34,109 | |||
2010
Hackett was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Walter Waite, Jr. in the November 2 general election.[7]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 161 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joe Hackett (R)
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13,941 | 53.5% | ||
| Walter Waite, Jr. (D) | 12,125 | 46.5% | ||
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2015
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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Hackett lives in Ridley Township with his wife Maureen and their two sons, Joe Jr. and Shawn.[8]
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Rep. Joe Hackett's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Joe Hackett on Facebook
- Joe Hackett on Twitter
- Rep. Joe Hackett on YouTube
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ philly.com, "Pa. state Rep. Hackett to resign," accessed April 3, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ www.rephackett.com, "About Joe," accessed May 9, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bryan Lentz (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 161 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Leanne Krueger-Braneky (D) |
