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• Minimum Wage Notes:
  The Pennsylvania House voted in early April to raise the rate from its current $5.15 an hour to $6.25 and $7.15 by July 2007. The Senate has not yet acted. And if Pennsylvania is lucky, it won't pass the bill. Governor Rendell is actively pushing for a higher minimum wage.

State Government

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• State Officials
  • Governor Ed Rendell (D)
    • Next Election: 2010
    • Ed Rendell is term-limited.
  • Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll (D)
    • Next Election: 2010
    • Catherine Baker Knoll has not made up his/her mind yet.
  • Attorney General Tom Corbett (R)
    • Next Election: 2008
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  • Treasurer Robert P. Casey Jr. (D)
    • Next Election: 2008
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• Legislative Branch
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Congressional Delegation

• Senators:
  • Senator Arlen Specter (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score: 62
    • Arlen Specter is up for re-election in 2010.
    • Washington Post Profile and Voting Record
• Senator Rick Santorum (R)
  • Lifetime COPE Score: 12
  • Rick Santorum is up for re-election in 2006.
  • Washington Post Profile and Voting Record
• House Reps:
  • : Bob Brady (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Bob Brady is running for re-election.
  • : Chaka Fattah (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Chaka Fattah is running for re-election.
  • : Phil English (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Phil English is running for re-election.
  • : Jason Altmire (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Jason Altmire is running for re-election.
  • : John Peterson (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • John Peterson is running for re-election.
  • : James Gerlach (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • James Gerlach is running for re-election.
  • : Joe Sestak (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Joe Sestak is running for re-election.
  • : Patrick Murphy (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Patrick Murphy is running for re-election.
  • : William Shuster (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • William Shuster is running for re-election.
  • : Christopher Carney (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Christopher Carney is running for re-election.
  • : Paul Kanjorski (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Paul Kanjorski is running for re-election.
  • : John Murtha (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • John Murtha is running for re-election.
  • : Allyson Schwartz (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Allyson Schwartz is running for re-election.
  • : Mike Doyle (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Mike Doyle is running for re-election.
  • : Charles Dent (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Charles Dent is running for re-election.
  • : Joe Pitts (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Joe Pitts is running for re-election.
  • : Tim Holden (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Tim Holden is running for re-election.
  • : Tim Murphy (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Tim Murphy is running for re-election.
  • : Todd Platts (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Todd Platts is running for re-election.
  • : Arlen Specter (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Arlen Specter is seat is not up until 2010.
  • : Bob Casey (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Bob Casey is seat is not up until 2012.

Voter Resources

• Key Dates
  • 4/17/2006 - Primary Voter Registration Deadline
  • 5/16/2006 - Primary Election
  • 10/10/2006 - General Voter Registration Deadline (Mail)
  • 10/31/2006 - General Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (Mail)
• Voter Info
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Pennsylvania Election 2006 Archive

• Endorsed Candidates

  
  
  • Note: This list draws from our candidates database, which primarily tracks major party candidates for federal offices and gubernatorial candidates. For other statewide or local office endorsements, please visit the state federation website or click here for contact information for the state and local labor councils.

• Senate Race

  • Race Type: R-I
  • Projections:
    • Charlie Cook: Toss Up
    • CQ Politics: Leans Democratic
    • Rothenberg Report: Likely Democratic Takeover
    • Larry Sabato: Solid Democrat
    • NPR's Ken Rudin: Leans Democratic
    • Election Projection: Moderate Dem Gain
  • National Journal Ranking: 1
  • Primary Date: 2006-05-16
  • Real Clear Politics - Summary of Latest Polls and Projections
  • National Journal Tip Sheet (Now free for everyone!)
  • US Election Atlas: Summary of Recent Polls
  • Pennsylvania Senate Race Wiki
  • Wikipedia: Latest Polls
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball
  • DSCC Analysis
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  • Santorum Exposed
    
  • Candidates
    • Incumbent: Senator Rick Santorum (R)
    • Senate Website
    • National Journal Biography
    • Lifetime COPE Score: 12
    • Rick Santorum has $3,634,276 on-hand as of 9/30/06.
    • Bob Casey, Jr. (D) - State Treasurer
    • Bob Casey, Jr. has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Bob Casey, Jr. has $3,708,569 on-hand as of 9/30/06.

    Analysis

    Chuck Todd\'s Race Ranking: 1 .We\'re getting the inevitable closing in a few polls. But what.s interesting is that although Casey.s lead is eroding, Santorum.s numbers aren.t increasing. He.s still stuck in the high 30s or very low 40s. Undecided voters either don.t vote or vote for the challenger. Until we see evidence that Santorum can woo undecided voters back, we.re not budging this race..

    CQ Politics had this as leans Dem, but Cook had it as toss-up. I went with Cook...please comment if that is incorrect.

    Latest News

    • Schiavo Rejects Both Pa. Senate Candidates
    • In Pennsylvania, Casey Keeps Lead
    • PA-Sen: Santorum Appeals to Nerd Vote, Blames Sauron for 9/11 (Seriously)
    • PA-Sen: Santorum is toast, say three new polls
    • PA-SEN Dirty Trick - followup

• House Races

  • PA-01
    • Incumbent: Bob Brady (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Bob Brady (D) - US Rep
        Bob Brady has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-02
    • Incumbent: Chaka Fattah (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Chaka Fattah (D) - US Rep
        Chaka Fattah has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Michael Gessner (R)
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-03
    • Incumbent: Phil English (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Phil English (R) - US Rep
      • Steven Porter (D) - Retired Educator
        Steven Porter has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-04
    • Incumbent: Melissa Hart (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Melissa Hart (R) - US Rep
      • Jason Altmire (D) - Ex-Hospital Exec.
        Jason Altmire has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Toss-Up
      • CQ Politics Projection: Leans Republican
      • Larry Sabato: Toss-Up
      • Rothenberg Report: Republican Favored
    • National Journal Ranking: 37
    • Latest Polls: PA-04 NEW
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
    • Latest News: PA-04
      • In PA-4, Hart Has Unexpectedly Strong Challenge
      • In PA, Hart Has Unexpectedly Strong Challenge
      • PA-04: CQ: GOPer Hart No Sure Thing, Suggesting Soft GOP Turf In Western PA
      • Recent GOP Spending in Pa. 4 Shows Hart May Be At-risk
  • PA-05
    • Incumbent: John Peterson (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: John Peterson (R) - US Rep
      • Donald L. Hilliard (D) - Ex-Jefferson County Commissioner
        Donald L. Hilliard has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-06
    • Incumbent: James Gerlach (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: James Gerlach (R) - US Rep
      • Lois Murphy (D) - Attorney
        Lois Murphy has been endorsed by the State Fed.
        Other Endorsements
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Toss-Up
      • CQ Politics Projection: No Clear Favorite
      • Larry Sabato: Leans-D
      • Rothenberg Report: Pure Toss-Up
      • Election Projection: Weak GOP Hold
    • National Journal Ranking: 16
    • Latest Polls: PA-06 NEW
    • OurCongress.org: PA-6 News
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • Washington Post: Key Race Profile
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
    • Latest News: PA-06
      • PA-06, 07, 08: A fundraiser with Hillary Clinton
      • PA-6: Gerlach Up is Bad News for Dems
      • PA-06, PA-07, PA-08: GOP Incumbents Desperate To Prove Disloyalty To Bush
      • PA-06, PA-07, PA-08: National Parties To Saturate Pennsylvania House Races With Ads
      • PA-06, PA-07, PA-08: GOP Incumbents Desperate To Prove Disloyalty To Bush
  • PA-07
    • Incumbent: Curt Weldon (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Curt Weldon (R) - US Rep
      • Joe Sestak (D) - Retired Navy Admiral
        Joe Sestak has been endorsed by the State Fed.
        Other Endorsements
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Toss-Up
      • CQ Politics Projection: Leans Democratic
      • Larry Sabato: Leans-D
      • Rothenberg Report: Toss Up/Tilt Democratic
      • Election Projection: Weak Dem Gain
    • National Journal Ranking: 5
    • Latest Polls: PA-07 NEW
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • Washington Post: Key Race Profile
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
    • Latest News: PA-07
      • PA-07: Weldon Says "No Mas"
      • PA-07: Does Weldon still deny FBI investigation?
      • PA-07: GOP Congressman Weldon under investigation, might end election hopes
      • PA-07: Weldon Being Probed Over Fat Lobbying Contracts For Daughter
      • PA-07: Weldon Mailer Slams Sestak For Not Living In State -- Even Though He Was In Navy
  • PA-08
    • Incumbent: Michael Fitzpatrick (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Michael Fitzpatrick (R) - US Rep.
      • Patrick Murphy (D) - Attorney
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Toss-Up
      • CQ Politics Projection: Leans Republican
      • Larry Sabato: Toss-Up
      • Rothenberg Report: Toss Up/Tilt Republican
      • Election Projection: Moderate GOP Hold
    • National Journal Ranking: 26
    • Latest Polls: PA-08 NEW
    • OurCongress.org: PA-8 News
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • Washington Post: Key Race Profile
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
    • Latest News: PA-08
      • PA-08: A report from the ground, 10 days out
      • PA-08: Patrick Murphy ahead in new poll!
      • PA-08: DCCC Pumps $1.3 million Into Ads Against Fitzpatrick
      • PA-08: Dueling Ads: Which Is Better?
      • PA-08: Two reports from the ground
  • PA-09
    • Incumbent: William Shuster (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: William Shuster (R) - US Rep
      • Tony Barr (D) - Teacher
        Tony Barr has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-10
    • Incumbent: Don Sherwood (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Don Sherwood (R) - US Rep
      • Christopher Carney (D) - Penn State Prof.
        Christopher Carney has been endorsed by the State Fed.
        Other Endorsements
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Toss-Up
      • CQ Politics Projection: No Clear Favorite
      • Larry Sabato: Leans-D
      • Rothenberg Report: Toss Up/Tilt Democratic
      • Election Projection: Weak Dem Gain
    • National Journal Ranking: 4
    • Latest Polls: PA-10 NEW
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • Washington Post: Key Race Profile
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
    • Latest News: PA-10
      • PA-10 Chris Carney Rally
      • PA-10: CQ: Sherwood Race Now Leaning Towards Dem
      • In PA-10, Bush Visit Doesn't Help Sherwood
      • PA-10: Republican Mailer Accuses Carney Of Helping To Start War In Iraq
      • Mrs. Sherwood Strikes Back
  • PA-11
    • Incumbent: Paul Kanjorski (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Paul Kanjorski (D) - US Rep
        Paul Kanjorski has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Joseph F. Leonardi (R)
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-12
    • Incumbent: John Murtha (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: John Murtha (D) - US Rep
        John Murtha has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Diana Irey (R)
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-13
    • Incumbent: Allyson Schwartz (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Allyson Schwartz (D) - US Rep.
        Allyson Schwartz has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Raj Peter Bhakta (R)
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-14
    • Incumbent: Mike Doyle (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Mike Doyle (D) - US Rep
        Mike Doyle has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-15
    • Incumbent: Charles Dent (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Charles Dent (R) - US Rep.
      • Charles Dertinger (D) - Northampton Co. Councilor
        Charles Dertinger has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-16
    • Incumbent: Joe Pitts (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Joe Pitts (R) - US Rep
      • Lois Herr (D) - College Professor
        Lois Herr has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-17
    • Incumbent: Tim Holden (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Tim Holden (D) - US Rep
        Tim Holden has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Matthew A. Wertz (R) - Afghan War Veteran
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • PA-18
    • Incumbent: Tim Murphy (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Tim Murphy (R) - US Rep
      • Chad Kluko (D) - Businessman
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
    • Latest News: PA-18
      • PA-18: Tim Murphy (R-PA) Snatches Evidence from Reporter on Video!
  • PA-19
    • Incumbent: Todd Platts (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Todd Platts (R) - US Rep
      • Philip J. Avillo Jr. (D) - College Professor
        Philip J. Avillo Jr. has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • All House Races
    • OurCongress.org: Pennsylvania House Race News
    • National Journal Tipsheet
    • Sabato's Crystal Ball

• Pennsylvania Election Links

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  • Washington Post: Pennsylvania Campaign Ads *NEW*
  • DC Political Report: Pennsylvania
  • Election Projection: Pennsylvania
  • Yahoo! Pennsylvania Election Page (Great Resource!)
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  • Associated Press Statewide Candidates List
  • Hedgehog Report: Latest Polls

• Campaign Finance

  • FEC Campaign Finance Data: All Federal Candidates
  • 2006_cf_filing_dates.pdf (application/pdf Object)
  • Pennsylvania Department of State: Campaign Finance Search
  • BCEL: Campaign Finance
  • BCEL: Campaign Finance Reporting Dates
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