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In November 2014 a group called [https://www.facebook.com/PAvotersRise/ Ready for Josh Shapiro] was created with the intent on recruiting and encouraging Montgomery County Commissioner and former State Representative [[Josh Shapiro]] to run for the Democratic nomination.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/ReadyforJoshShapiro</ref><ref>http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-supporter-launches-ready-for-shapiro/61843/</ref> |
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Elections in Pennsylvania |
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The 2016 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania will take place on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Pennsylvania, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.
Incumbent Republican Senator Pat Toomey has not said whether he plans to seek re-election to a second term in office.
Background
Five-term Senator Arlen Specter, a moderate Republican, switched to the Democratic Party in April 2009, running for re-election in 2010 as such. He was defeated in the Democratic primary by U.S. Representative and former U.S. Navy three-star admiral Joe Sestak. After a close race, Sestak lost the general election to former U.S. Representative Pat Toomey by 51% to 49%, a margin of 80,229 votes out of almost 4 million cast.
After the Republicans took control of the Senate following the 2014 Senate elections, the election in Pennsylvania is seen by many as a top target for the Democrats, who hope to regain their majority.[1][2][3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Pat Toomey, incumbent Senator
Endorsements
- Organizations
Democratic primary
In November 2014 a group called Ready for Josh Shapiro was created with the intent on recruiting and encouraging Montgomery County Commissioner and former State Representative Josh Shapiro to run for the Democratic nomination.[5][6]
Candidates
Declared
- Joe Sestak, former U.S. Representative and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010[7][8][9]
Potential
- Chris Carney, former U.S. Representative[10]
- Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive[11]
- David Hickton, United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania[12]
- Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia[13]
- Ed Rendell, former Governor of Pennsylvania[14]
- Josh Shapiro, Chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners[15][16]
- Joe Torsella, United States Representative to the United Nations for Management and Reform and former Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education[17]
Declined
- Matt Cartwright, U.S. Representative[18]
- Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania Attorney General (running for re-election)[15][19][20][21]
- Kathleen McGinty, Chief of Staff to Governor Tom Wolf, former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and candidate for Governor in 2014[19]
- Rob McCord, Pennsylvania Treasurer and candidate for Governor in 2014[22]
- Allyson Schwartz, former U.S. Representative and candidate for Governor in 2014[18]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals[23]
- Council for a Livable World[24]
Polling
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General election
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Pat Toomey (R) |
Chris Matthews (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | January 15–18, 2015 | 1,042 | ± 3% | 42% | 38% | — | 20% |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Pat Toomey (R) |
Michael Nutter (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | January 15–18, 2015 | 1,042 | ± 3% | 42% | 35% | — | 23% |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Pat Toomey (R) |
Ed Rendell (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | January 15–18, 2015 | 1,042 | ± 3% | 41% | 44% | — | 15% |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Pat Toomey (R) |
Joe Sestak (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | January 15–18, 2015 | 1,042 | ± 3% | 40% | 36% | — | 23% |
Public Policy Polling | May 30–June 1, 2014 | 835 | ± 3.4% | 41% | 35% | — | 24% |
Harper Polling | December 21–22, 2013 | 604 | ± 4% | 49% | 42% | — | 9% |
Public Policy Polling | November 22–25, 2013 | 693 | ± 3.7% | 42% | 42% | — | 16% |
Quinnipiac | May 30–June 4, 2013 | 1,032 | ± 3.1% | 42% | 37% | 1% | 21% |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Pat Toomey (R) |
Josh Shapiro (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | January 15–18, 2015 | 1,042 | ± 3% | 43% | 31% | — | 26% |
Public Policy Polling | May 30–June 1, 2014 | 835 | ± 3.4% | 41% | 32% | — | 28% |
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References
- ^ "Why Republicans' Senate majority could be very short-lived". The Washington Post. November 7, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
- ^ "Democrats' target in 2016: Sen. Toomey". philly.com. November 5, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
- ^ "The Seven Senate Races Democrats Should Be Optimistic About in 2016". Slate. July 3, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
- ^ Sherfinski, David (November 12, 2014). "Club for Growth endorses six GOP senators for re-election in 2016". The Washington Times. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ReadyforJoshShapiro
- ^ http://www.politicspa.com/pa-sen-supporter-launches-ready-for-shapiro/61843/
- ^ "Sestak seeks 2016 Senate rematch vs. Toomey". Usatoday.com. May 14, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- ^ "Sestak gearing up for official bid against Toomey". The Morning Call. September 4, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
- ^ "PA-Sen: Sestak Prepares for Battle". PoliticsPA. November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
- ^ Roarty, Alex (January 18, 2015). "New Democratic Contender Emerges for Pennsylvania Senate Seat". National Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ^ Jonathan Tamari (November 5, 2014). "Democrats' target in 2016: Sen. Toomey". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ Cameron Joseph (December 17, 2014). "Unshakeable Sestak". The Hill. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
- ^ Nick Field (September 13, 2013). "Nutter for Senate?". PoliticsPA. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ Jonathan Tamari (November 06, 2014). "Democrats' target in 2016: Sen. Toomey". philly.com. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
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(help) - ^ a b Brittany Foster (December 13, 2013). "Senate 2016: Kane "Is Pretty Serious About This"". PoliticsPA. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Emily Cahn (January 30, 2014). "In Pa., House Democrats Are Really Ready for Hillary". Roll Call. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ Cheney, Kyle (December 29, 2014). "16 in '16: The new battle for the Senate". Politico. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ a b Emily Cahn (December 4, 2014). "Pennsylvania Democrats Hesitate on Sestak Senate Bid". Roll Call. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
- ^ a b Jonathan Tamari (December 11, 2014). "As Pa. pols gather, Democrats talk of taking on Toomey". philly.com. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ^ Angela Couloumbis (December 12, 2014). "Kane vows to fight for her office". Philly.com. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ^ John L. Micek (December 13, 2014). "Kathleen Kane, facing grand jury investigation, announces 2016 re-election bid". The Patriot-News. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ^ Nick Field (November 16, 2014). "McCord Rules Out 2016 Senate Run". PoliticsPA. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ Danielle Lynch (September 24, 2013). "Sestak nets endorsement while exploring run for U.S. Senate". Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Council for a Livable World Announces Early Endorsement of Joe Sestak". Retrieved December 14, 2013.
External links
- Official campaign websites