Adam Ravenstahl
Adam Ravenstahl (Democratic Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 20. He assumed office in 2010. He left office on November 30, 2020.
Ravenstahl (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 20. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2020.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Ravenstahl was assigned to the following committees:
- Committee On Ethics, Chair
- House Game & Fisheries Committee
- House Labor & Industry Committee
- Liquor Control Committee
- Professional Licensure Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Labor & Industry |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ravenstahl served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Children & Youth |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ravenstahl served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Finance |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ravenstahl served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
| • Urban Affairs |
Elections
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20
Emily Kinkead won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Emily Kinkead (D) | 100.0 | 27,680 | |
| Total votes: 27,680 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20
Emily Kinkead defeated incumbent Adam Ravenstahl in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Emily Kinkead | 55.3 | 7,570 | |
| Adam Ravenstahl | 44.7 | 6,107 | ||
| Total votes: 13,677 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20
Incumbent Adam Ravenstahl won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Adam Ravenstahl (D) | 100.0 | 22,011 | |
| Total votes: 22,011 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20
Incumbent Adam Ravenstahl defeated Michael Devine in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Adam Ravenstahl | 59.4 | 4,133 | |
| Michael Devine | 40.6 | 2,830 | ||
| Total votes: 6,963 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Adam Ravenstahl defeated Jim Barr in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 80.90% | 23,000 | ||
| Constitution | Jim Barr | 19.10% | 5,429 | |
| Total Votes | 28,429 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Adam Ravenstahl ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ||
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 Adam Ravenstahl defeated Thomas Michalow in the Democratic primary, while Thomas Anthony Fodi was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ravenstahl defeated Fodi in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | 60.7% | 9,997 | ||
| Republican | Tom Fodi | 39.3% | 6,463 | |
| Total Votes | 16,460 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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52.1% | 3,337 |
| Thomas Michalow | 47.9% | 3,074 |
| Total Votes | 6,411 | |
2012
Ravenstahl ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 20. Ravenstahl defeated David Schuilenburg and Mark Purcell in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated James Barr in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | 81.7% | 19,909 | ||
| Constitution | James Barr | 18.3% | 4,453 | |
| Total Votes | 24,362 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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56.2% | 3,332 |
| David Schuilenburg | 7.9% | 468 |
| Mark Purcell | 35.9% | 2,124 |
| Total Votes | 5,924 | |
2010
Ravenstahl won re-election to District 20 in 2010. He defeated Mark Purcell, Dan Keller, and Tim Tuinstra in the May 18 Democratic primary and Republican Alex Dubart and independent Kenneth Vybiral in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| 10,639 | 59.3% | |||
| Alex Dubart (R) | 6,384 | 35.6% | ||
| Kenneth Vybiral (I) | 929 | 5.2% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Ravenstahl's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
Education
- Excerpt: "Will continue to speak out about cuts made by the Governor to our school districts’ basic education subsidy."
- Excerpt: "Will fight to restore cuts to higher education."
- Excerpt: "Member of the Early Childhood Education Caucus."
Reforming Harrisburg
- Excerpt: "Co-sponsor of legislation that will reduce the size of the legislature."
- Excerpt: "Co-sponsor of legislation that will reform campaign finance laws."
Jobs/Economy
- Excerpt: "Will continue to fight for the working families of the 20th District.
- Excerpt: "Voted against job killing measures that have been proposed by our Governor."
- Excerpt: "Working to close the Delaware loophole that makes it harder for our small businesses to compete with big corporations that avoid paying Pennsylvania taxes."
- Excerpt: "Co-Sponsor of legislation to raise the minimum wage."
- Excerpt: "Co-Sponsor of Equal Pay legislation for the women of our Commonwealth."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Co-Sponsor of legislation to intervene in the UPMC/Highmark dispute and give all Pittsburgh area residents access to quality care."
- Excerpt: "Supports the expansion of Medicaid provided by federal government funding and rejected by Governor Corbett."
Property Tax Reform
- Excerpt: "Voted in favor of legislation that would allow local school districts to eliminate school property taxes."
- Excerpt: "Voted against 2011-2012 state budget that made drastic cuts to education funding and further burdened homeowners in the 20th District."
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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2020
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Ravenstahl's endorsements included the following:[12][13][14][15]
- Equality Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State Education Association
- Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers
- United Mine Workers of America
- Humane PA
- Allegheny County Democrats
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Rep. Ravenstahl's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Adam Ravenstahl on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Adam Ravenstahl on Facebook
- Adam Ravenstahl on Twitter
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ voteadamravenstahl.com, "Issues," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ www.equalitypa.org, "Equality Pennsylvania Endorses 33 Candidates for May 20th Primary Election, Calls out Mark Critz for Anti-LGBT Votes," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ www.pghcitypaper.com, "For Michalow, education endorsements reflect the challenges of being, well, a challenger," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ human-pa.org, "2014 Primary Endorsements," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ triblive.com, "Allegheny County Democrats endorse several incumbents in primary," accessed April 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Don Walko (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 2010-2020 |
Succeeded by Emily Kinkead (D) |