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2010 Pennsylvania Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election
The Pennsylvania lieutenant gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010. The winning candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor will serve a four-year term from 2011 to 2015. In Pennsylvania, the Lieutenant Governor is elected on the same ticket as the Governor, so the only campaign for this office was the primary election. As a result of Tom Corbett's election to the position of governor, Jim Cawley became the new Lieutenant Governor. Democratic primary Candidates * Scott Conklin, State Representative (from Philipsburg) * Jonathan Saidel, former Philadelphia City Controller * Doris Smith-Ribner, former Commonwealth Court Judge (from Pittsburgh) Results As a result of the Democratic primary, Scott Conklin served as the running mate to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Onorato. Republican primary Candidates * Jim Cawley, Bucks County Commissioner (from Middletown Township) * Chet Beiler, manufacturing executive and 2008 Republican nominee f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Cawley
James Cawley (born June 22, 1969) is an American politician who served as the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2015. A Republican, he previously served on the Board of Commissioners of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Early life, education, and early political career He graduated from Bishop Egan High School in Bristol Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He then graduated cum laude from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He received a J.D. degree from Temple University School of Law. Career Prior to being elected to the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, he was Chief of Staff to State Senator Tommy Tomlinson. In 2000, he ran for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 141st District. Incumbent Democrat State Representative Anthony Melio won re-election by defeating Cawley 56%–42%. He was also a former Pennsylvania state chairman and national co-chairman of the College Republicans and served as an elected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penn Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Penn Township is a township in north central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,224 at the 2020 census. History The Kauffman's Distillery Covered Bridge and Mount Hope Estate are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.07%, are water. It is bordered to the west by the borough of Manheim. Unincorporated communities in the township include Mount Hope, Elstonville, White Oak, Penryn, Elwyn Terrace, Valley View, Fairland, Lancaster Junction, and part of Elm and Halfville. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 7,312 people, 2,606 households, and 2,024 families living in the township. The population density was 95.3/km2 (246.8/mi2). There were 2,671 housing units at an average density of 34.8/km2 (90.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.54% White, 0.83% African American, 0.15% Native Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre ( or ) is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Luzerne County. Located at the center of the Wyoming Valley in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it had a population of 44,328 in the 2020 census. It is the second-largest city, after Scranton, in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 563,631 as of the 2010 census and is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania after the Delaware Valley, Greater Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley with an urban population of 401,884. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre is the cultural and economic center of a region called Northeastern Pennsylvania, which is home to over 1.3 million residents. Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding Wyoming Valley are framed by the Pocono Mountains to the east, the Endless Mountains to the north and west, and the Lehigh Valley to the south. The Susquehanna River flows through the center of the valley and defines the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luzerne County
Luzerne County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water. It is Northeastern Pennsylvania's second-largest county by total area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 325,594, making it the most populous county in the northeastern part of the state. The county seat and largest city is Wilkes-Barre. Other populous communities include Hazleton, Kingston, Nanticoke, and Pittston. Luzerne County is included in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a total population of 555,426 as of 2017. On September 25, 1786, Luzerne County was formed from part of Northumberland County. It was named after Chevalier de la Luzerne, a French soldier and diplomat during the 18th century. When it was founded, Luzerne County occupied a large portion of Northeastern Pennsylvania. From 1810 to 1878, it was divided into several smaller counties. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Urban
Stephen Anthony Urban (born October 27, 1952) is an American politician and former military officer who served as a Luzerne County commissioner from 2000 to 2012 and later as a member of the Luzerne County Council from 2012 to 2020. Early life and education Urban was born on October 27, 1952, in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania to parents Joseph and Theresa Urban. He grew up in the Rolling Mill Hill section of Wilkes-Barre and graduated from Meyers High School. In 1977, Urban earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from King's College in Wilkes-Barre and in 1980 received a Master of Public Administration from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. He earned an additional Master of Arts degree in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College in 1992. Career Urban was in the U.S. Army for 24 years, serving in the Vietnam War and the Gulf War, before retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He is a recipient of the Legion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Millcreek Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The population was 54,073 at the 2020 census. It is the largest suburb of Erie, and the 12th largest municipality in the state. Millcreek Township is home to the entrance to Presque Isle State Park, Waldameer Park, the Millcreek Mall, and other attractions. Also located in the township is Erie International Airport, the major airport serving the Erie metropolitan area. LECOM Health, a non-profit healthcare system serving Erie County and the surrounding areas, also calls the township home. History Evidence exists of Native American presence in Millcreek Township as early as 3700 BC. The township's Sommerheim Park is the location of the Sommerheim Park Archaeological District, which has yielded archaeological artifacts from the Archaic and Woodland periods.Johnson, William C. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Sommerheim Park Archaeological District". National Park Service, 1981-06-29 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania State Treasurer
The Pennsylvania State Treasurer is the head of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, an independent department of state government. The state treasurer is elected every four years. Treasurers are limited to two consecutive terms. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department As the name "Treasury" suggests, the department's paramount responsibility is safeguarding and managing the state's financial assets, but Pennsylvania's constitution and statutes place additional specific responsibilities on the office. Taxes and other sources of revenue collected by the state are deposited with the Treasury. The department uses that money to make payments on behalf of state government, including payroll for state employees and charges incurred by government agencies. Before issuing payments, Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Review must carefully examine invoices to make certain the charges are lawful and correct. While managing cash flow to ensure that enough money is on hand to meet financial obliga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Cranberry Township is a municipality in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The population was 33,096 as of the 2020 census. Cranberry Township is one of the fastest-growing areas of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. History In 1753, George Washington, then 21, was working for the Virginia Colony's British governor and hiked through what is now Cranberry Township along the Venango Path. His assignment was to deliver a message to the commander of the rival French Fort LeBoeuf that ordered the French to withdraw from northern Pennsylvania. The commander rejected the order, precipitating the French and Indian War, which the British and their colonies ultimately won but at a great cost. The township's name derives from the wild cranberries that were abundant along the banks of Brush Creek prior to the 20th century. For centuries, the cranberries had attracted deer, which, in turn, attracted Native American hunters. However, drought and farming combined to eliminate the township's names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daryl Metcalfe
Daryl D. Metcalfe (born November 9, 1962) is an American politician currently serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Metcalfe is a member of the Republican Party and has represented the 12th legislative district since 1999. Background Metcalfe is a graduate of Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, New York, and he attended Kansas State University while serving in the United States Army at Fort Riley in Kansas. He later was stationed in Germany. Metcalfe was employed with Dade Behring (formerly DuPont Diagnostics) for 13 years as a field engineer. Political career Metcalfe was elected in 1998 to replace retiring representative Pat Carone. He has won re-election nine times. Since 2011 he has been the majority chairman of the House State Government Committee. Metcalfe ran as a candidate for lieutenant governor in 2010. He came in third place in the Republican primary, losing to Jim Cawley. Committee assignments * Environmental Resources & En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Carroll Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,381 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (1.96%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 5,677 people, 2,265 households, and 1,701 families living in the township. The population density was 420.4 people per square mile (162.4/km2). There were 2,344 housing units at an average density of 173.6/sq mi (67.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.26% White, 1.09% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74%. Of the 2,265 households 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-familie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Camp Hill is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is southwest of Harrisburg and is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area. The population was 7,888 at the 2010 census. There are many large corporations based in nearby East Pennsboro Township and Wormleysburg that use the Camp Hill postal address, including the Rite Aid Corporation, Harsco Corporation, and Gannett Fleming. Geography Camp Hill is located in eastern Cumberland County at (40.241089, -76.926202). It is bordered to the east by the borough of Lemoyne, to the south by the Lower Allen census-designated place within Lower Allen Township, to the west by Hampden Township, and to the north by East Pennsboro Township. U.S. Routes 11 and 15 run through the western and northern sides of the borough, while Pennsylvania Route 581, the Capital Beltway, passes through the southern side, intersecting US 11/15 at Exits 5A/5B. Downtown Harrisburg, the state capital, is northeast of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Kennedy (Pennsylvania Politician)
John Kennedy (born March 22, 1938) is an American political figure who served as a Republican Party (United States), Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1981 to 1988. Kennedy was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, lieutenant governor in the 2010 Pennsylvania lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2010 election. References External linksCampaign site *[https://archive.today/20130131101050/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/columnists/bumsted/s_748009.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article dated July 24, 2011, concerning John Kennedy] Republican Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Living people 1938 births {{Pennsylvania-PARepresentative-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
