Mark Critz

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After Murtha's death in February 2010, Critz, with the support of Murtha's widow and the Democratic Party, decided to run for the vacant seat in a May special election. He announced on February 22, 2010, that he would resign his position with the 12th Congressional District and seek the Democratic nomination to run in the special election, which was held on May 18, 2010. [12] In the wake of his selection to run in the special election, Critz released a statement saying "he would make economic development his No. 1 priority in Congress." [13] On March 8, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Committee followed the recommendation of the district officials by nominating Critz. Of the 49 votes cast by the Committee members, Critz received 30. [14]

Critz was endorsed by Vice President Joe Biden, who also campaigned for Critz in early 2010. In March 2010, Critz received the endorsement of the AFL-CIO of Pennsylvania. [15] Critz received an 86% approval rating from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) [16] In April he received an endorsement from the United Mine Workers. [17] The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare endorsed Critz. [18]

Critz defeated Republican businessman Tim Burns 53%-45%. [19]

Regular 2010 election

In 2010, Critz spent a total of $2,428,377.66 on his campaign. His top contributors were Progeny Systems, Mepco LLC, and Concurrent Technologies. [16] Critz defeated Burns in a rematch 51%-49%.

2012

Critz decided to run in the newly redrawn 12th district, which had been pushed to the west to absorb much of the old 4th district. He defeated 4th District incumbent Jason Altmire in the Democratic primary. However, Critz could not overcome the redder hue of his redrawn district, and was defeated by Altmire's 2010 opponent, Keith Rothfus, 52%-48%. [4] [5] [20]

2022

In June 2022, Critz became the Democratic nominee for the redrawn 13th district, receiving 967 votes as a write-in candidate. [21] He would have faced incumbent John Joyce but declined to run. [22] [23]

Tenure

Critz voted for Congressional adjournment in Sept 2010. Adjournment foes sought an extension of the Bush-era tax cuts before the November elections. [24] The adjournment resolution passed 210–209. [25] He voted against the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act which passed the House in July 2010 by a vote of 239–192. [26]

Critz received a 100% approval rating from both The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Farmers Union. [16] In 2009, he received a 50% approval rating from the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund and a 100% approval rating from the Society for Animal Protective Legislation. [16]

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and the National Association for the Self-Employed gave Critz a 100% approval rating. He received an 85% approval rating from The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and he received a 50% approval rating from the interest group for Federally Employed Women. He opposes "Cap and Trade" and emissions trading in the American Clean Energy and Security Act. On October 12, 2011, Critz voted against free trade agreements with Panama, Colombia, and South Korea. He says that he supports fair trade [16]

Critz campaigned on the platform that "Social Security is a contract between the government and Americans who have spent their entire lives working, and it is one the government must honor. I will fight all schemes to gamble your social security on the stock market." [27] He opposed privatization and a higher retirement age. [16]

Critz described himself as pro-life, [27] and has received a 100% approval rating from the National Right to Life Committee. He received a 0% approval from Planned Parenthood. [16] He voted no on July 1, 2010, to limit Afghanistan military funding to withdrawal and other specified purposes and to require a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan. He also voted no on March 17, 2011, to removing troops from Afghanistan. [16]

Committee assignments

Caucus memberships

Campaign for lieutenant governor

Critz told a radio show host on August 14, 2013, that he would be a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania in the 2014 election to challenge incumbent Republican Jim Cawley. [28] He lost the May 20 primary to State Senator Mike Stack. [29]

Later career

Critz went on to work for the campaign of Tom Wolf, who defeated incumbent Tom Corbett.

In April 2015, Mark Critz began work as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Rural Development Council.

Personal life

Critz, his wife Nancy, and their two children, reside in Johnstown.

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Mark Critz
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Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Pennsylvania's 12th district
In office
May 18, 2010 –January 3, 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district
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