Karen Chellew
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Karen Chellew was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 145 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography
Chellew earned a degree in Business Administration. Her professional experience includes being the founder and CEO of Sisters U® and as the firm administrator at Weber, Kracht & Chellew.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Chellew's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Education
- Excerpt: "Corbett’s budget proposes further cuts to basic education and cuts higher education by 20 to 30 percent. I am opposed to this strategy because investing in education is proven to strengthen our economy and preserve our local communities. Our schools cannot afford further cuts in investing in our children’s future."
Property Tax Reform
- Excerpt: "Karen will work with a bipartisan perspective to find a formula for school funding that provides for a reduction in property taxes and a property tax cap for our seniors."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Karen will fight for a broader policy of tax incentives for companies so that they will set up shop and grow in Pennsylvania. Karen’s extensive business experience right here in the 145th district allows her to know and understand the needs of our people and businesses in a way that allows for growth and success."
Marcellus Shale/Fracking
- Excerpt: "We need to return power to local government, impose a drilling tax and protect our public lands by imposing a moratorium on gas leases in our state forests."
Economy
- Excerpt: "Small ‘Mom n’ Pop’ businesses are the backs upon which our vast economy is built. These companies deserve the very best support that Pennsylvania, and our community can afford to give, and Karen understands from her experience with Weber Kracht & Chellew how necessary this support is to our district."
Elections
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. Craig Staats was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Karen Chellew defeated Brian Kline and Jonathan McCartney in the Democratic primary. Staats defeated Chellew in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Craig Staats |
58.7% | 11,268 | |
| Democratic | Karen Chellew | 41.3% | 7,914 | |
| Total Votes | 19,182 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Karen Chellew |
43.2% | 1,210 |
| Brian Kline | 39.5% | 1,107 |
| Jonathan McCartney | 17.3% | 484 |
| Total Votes | 2,801 | |
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Chellew's endorsements included the following:[6]
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Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Chellew and her husband have three children.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Karen + Chellew + Pennsylvania + House"
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 145
External links
- Official campaign website
- Karen Chellew on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Pennsylvania Department of State- Official candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 www.karenchellewforpa.com, "About Karen," accessed May 9, 2014
- ↑ Karen Chellew for PA, "Issues," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Karen Chellew for PA, "Endorsements," accessed September 11, 2014
