| Dave Madsen | |
|---|---|
|   | |
| Member of the  PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 104th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sue Helm (redistricting) | 
| Harrisburg City Councilman | |
| In office January 2, 2018 –January 3, 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1987 (age 37–38) | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Residence | Harrisburg,Pennsylvania | 
Dave Madsen (born 1987) is an American politician who is currently the representative for Pennsylvania's 104th District. He had previously served as a member of the Harrisburg City Council for five years starting in 2017. [1]
Before being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,Madsen served as a member of the Harrisburg City Council for five years starting in 2017 as a Democrat. During his time as councilmen,Madsen fostered community outreach and worked as the AFL–CIO community services and education director. He was also the chair of the council’s public works committee. [1]
Madsen announced he would run for Pennsylvania's 104th District as a Democrat which saw its longtime incumbent Republican Representative Sue Helm retire,as well as being redistricted to include Harrisburg. [2] He ran on a campaign calling for increased funding for public education,workforce development and addressing infrastructure issues. [1] [3] He was endorsed by Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick and Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams,along with a number of Harrisburg,Steelton and county officials. [4] In the election he faced off against Keystone candidate David Kocur. He defeated Kocur with 11,563 votes or 70.5% of the electorate to Kocur's 4,838 votes or 29.5% of the electorate. [5] [6]
Madsen took office at the opening of the Pennsylvania house on January 2,2023. [7]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dave Madsen | 11,563 | 70.5 | ||
| Keystone | David Kocur | 4,838 | 29.5 | ||
| Margin of victory | 6,725 | 41 |  38.2 | ||
| Turnout | 16,401 | 100 | |||