Pennsylvania's state elections were held November 7, 2006. [1] Necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2006. [2]
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Pennsylvania's state elections were held November 7, 2006. [1] Necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2006. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lynn Swann Running mate:Jim Matthews | 1,622,135 | 39.6 | |
| Democratic | Ed Rendell Running mate:Catherine Baker Knoll | 2,470,517 | 60.4 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William A. Hall, III | 89,171 | 12.3 | |
| Democratic | Catherine Baker Knoll | 445,873 | 61.4 | |
| Democratic | Valerie McDonald Roberts | 141,919 | 19.6 | |
| Democratic | Gene Stilp | 48,937 | 6.7 | |
| Republican | Jim Matthews | 553,631 | 100.0 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Casey, Jr. | 629,271 | 84.6 | |
| Democratic | Chuck Pennacchio | 66,364 | 8.9 | |
| Democratic | Alan Sandals | 48,113 | 6.5 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Santorum | 1,684,778 | 41.3 | |
| Democratic | Bob Casey, Jr. | 2,392,984 | 58.7 | |
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2,074,692 | 61.2 | |
| No | 1,317,051 | 38.8 | |
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The 2006 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2006, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2006. Members elected in 2006 were inaugurated on January 2, 2007. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years.
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Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate were held on November 4, 2008, with odd-numbered districts being contested. Republicans had a net gain of 1 seat for the 2008 elections, expanding their majority to 30-20. State Senators are elected for four-year terms, with half of the Senate seats up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2008 will run from December 1, 2008 until December 1, 2012. Necessary primary elections were held on April 22, 2008.
The 2004 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 2, 2004, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on April 27, 2004. Necessary primary elections were held on May 21, 2002. The term of office for those elected in 2004 ran from January 4, 2005 through November 2006. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years.
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2000, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2000 ran from January 3, 2001 until November 30, 2002. Necessary primary elections were held on April 4, 2000.
Pennsylvania's state elections were held November 6, 2007. Necessary primary elections were held on May 15, 2007
Pennsylvania's state elections were held November 8, 2005. Necessary primary elections were held on May 17, 2005.
Pennsylvania's state elections were held November 4, 2003. Necessary primary elections were held on May 20, 2003
Pennsylvania's state elections were held November 6, 2001. Necessary primary elections were held on May 15, 2001.
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Pennsylvania's Auditor General election was held November 2, 2004. Necessary primary elections were held on April 27, 2004, with both major party candidates running unopposed. Democrat Jack Wagner, a state senator from Pittsburgh, was elected auditor general; he had previously been the endorsed Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in 2002, but was upset by Catherine Baker Knoll. The Republican candidate was Joe Peters, a Department of Justice official who was well known for prosecuting Philadelphia mafia boss Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo.
Pennsylvania's State Treasurer election was held November 2, 2004. Necessary primary elections were held on April 27, 2004. Bob Casey, who was term limited in his position as Auditor General, successfully earned the Democratic nomination for Treasurer and won in the general election for this post by a comfortable margin. Republicans had trouble recruiting a top-tier candidate. Jean Craige Pepper, an Erie financial executive, was the only Republican who filed.