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Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 146th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)
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Residence Limerick Township
Alma mater University of Miami
Occupation Advertising Sales Director, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Website Official Website
Campaign Website

Joseph Ciresi (born September 15, 1970) is an American politician and Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 146th district. Located in Montgomery County, the district includes all of Limerick Township, Lower Pottsgrove Township, Perkiomen Township, Royersford, Trappe, and parts of Pottstown.

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Political career

Spring-Ford Area School District

Ciresi was first elected to the Spring-Ford Area School District School Board in 2003, representing the 3rd region. [1] He served on the board until 2017.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

2016 election

In 2016, Ciresi launched his campaign for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent the 146th District, challenging Republican incumbent Tom Quigley. He was one of 10 candidates for the PA House to be endorsed by President Barack Obama. [2] Ciresi was defeated in the general election by Quigley by nearly 600 votes, in one of the tightest margins for a state house race. [3]

2018 election

In 2017, Ciresi announced he would challenge Quigley to a rematch for the 146th district. [4] Both candidates were unopposed in their respective primaries.

Receiving the endorsement of Barack Obama once again, Ciresi defeated Quigley in the general election, reversing his fortunes from 2016. [5]

2020 election

In January 2020, Ciresi launched his re-election campaign. [6] He was unopposed in the primary and faced Republican Tom Neafcy, a Limerick Township supervisor. Ciresi defeated Neafcy in the general election, winning nearly 57% of the vote. [7]

Results

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 146, 2016 [8]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tom Quigley (incumbent) 15,060 51.13%
Democratic Joe Ciresi14,38148.82%
Write-in 150.05%
Total votes29,456 100.00%
Republican hold
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 146, 2018 [9]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Joe Ciresi 14,093 55.51%
Republican Tom Quigley (incumbent)11,28644.46%
Write-in 70.03%
Total votes25,386 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 146, 2020 [10]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Joe Ciresi (incumbent) 20,681 56.74%
Republican Tom Neafcy15,70643.09%
Write-in 610.17%
Total votes36,448 100.00%
Democratic hold
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 146, 2022 [11]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Joe Ciresi (incumbent) 16,091 61.74%
Republican Tom Neafcy9,93538.12%
Write-in 370.14%
Total votes26,063 100.00%
Democratic hold

Tenure

Ciresi was sworn in on January 1, 2019. [12]

Committee assignments [13]

  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Gaming Oversight
  • Tourism & Recreational Development

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References

  1. ↑ "2003 General Election Results". Montgomery County Voter Services. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  2. ↑ Field, Nick (4 November 2016). "HDCC Touts Endorsements from President Obama". PoliticsPA. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  3. ↑ Heinze, Justin (11 November 2016). "Limerick-Area State Rep Election: Tom Quigley Beats Joe Ciresi". Patch.com. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  4. ↑ Brandt, Evan (25 October 2018). "Incumbent Rep. Quigley faces Ciresi in rematch for 146th Dist. House seat". The Mercury. 21st Century Media. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  5. ↑ Brandt, Evan (7 November 2018). "Dems oust GOP state legislators, including Rafferty, Quigley, Kampf". The Mercury. 21st Century Media. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  6. ↑ Brandt, Evan (2020-01-18). "Rep. Ciresi seeks reelection for PA House 146th Dist. seat". The Pottstown Mercury. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  7. ↑ Brandt, Evan (November 5, 2020). "Rep. Ciresi beats Neafcy, winning 2nd term to Pa. House". The Pottstown Mercury. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  8. ↑ "2016 General Election Results". Montgomery County Voter Services. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  9. ↑ "2018 General Election Results". Montgomery County Voter Services. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  10. ↑ "2020 General Election Results". Montgomery County Voter Services. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  11. ↑ "2022 General Election Results". Montgomery County Voter Services. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  12. ↑ Zlomek, Joe (2 January 2019). "Ciresi, Toepel, Hennessey Take Oaths At Capitol". The Saratoga Post. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  13. ↑ "Representative Joe Ciresi". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
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