Kathleen Coder
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Kathleen Coder (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.
Coder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kathleen Coder was born in Pennsylvania. She earned a bachelor's degree from Edinboro University in 1982 and a graduate degree from Geneva College in 2004.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17
Chris Deluzio defeated Jeremy Shaffer and Walter Sluzynsky in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Deluzio (D)  | 53.4 | 193,615 |
 | Jeremy Shaffer (R) | 46.6 | 169,013 | |
 | Walter Sluzynsky (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Total votes: 362,628 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17
Chris Deluzio defeated Sean Meloy in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Deluzio | 63.6 | 62,389 |
 | Sean Meloy | 36.4 | 35,638 | |
| Total votes: 98,027 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- William Murray (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17
Jeremy Shaffer defeated Jason Killmeyer and Kathleen Coder in the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremy Shaffer | 58.7 | 40,965 |
 | Jason Killmeyer | 24.1 | 16,801 | |
 | Kathleen Coder | 17.3 | 12,079 | |
| Total votes: 69,845 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Samuel DeMarco III (R)
- Tricia Staible (R)
- James Tomshay (R)
- Dean Cavaretta (R)
2018
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
John Fetterman defeated Jeff Bartos, Kathleen Smith, and Jocolyn Bowser-Bostick in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Fetterman (D) | 58.7 | 2,895,652 |
 | Jeff Bartos (R) | 41.3 | 2,039,882 | |
 | Kathleen Smith (L) | 0.0 | 0 | |
 | Jocolyn Bowser-Bostick (G) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Total votes: 4,935,534 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
John Fetterman defeated Nina Ahmad, Kathi Cozzone, incumbent Mike Stack, and Ray Sosa in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Fetterman | 37.5 | 290,719 |
 | Nina Ahmad | 23.8 | 184,429 | |
 | Kathi Cozzone | 18.5 | 143,849 | |
 | Mike Stack | 16.6 | 128,931 | |
 | Ray Sosa | 3.6 | 27,732 | |
| Total votes: 775,660 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Craig Lehman (D)
- Aryanna Berringer (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
Jeff Bartos defeated Kathleen Coder, Diana Irey Vaughan, and Marguerite Luksik in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Bartos | 46.8 | 319,811 |
| Kathleen Coder | 21.8 | 148,863 | |
 | Diana Irey Vaughan | 17.6 | 120,482 | |
 | Marguerite Luksik | 13.8 | 94,451 | |
| Total votes: 683,607 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joe Gale (R)
2012
Coder ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 16. Coder defeated Jeremy Angus in the Republican primary on April 24 and was defeated by incumbent Robert Matzie (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Robert Matzie Incumbent |
56.1% | 15,798 | |
| Republican | Kathleen Coder | 43.9% | 12,369 | |
| Total Votes | 28,167 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Kathleen Coder |
65.4% | 2,099 |
| Jeremy Angus | 34.6% | 1,109 |
| Total Votes | 3,208 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kathleen Coder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Coder's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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District 17 is my home. I was born and raised in Beaver County, and I’ve resided, worked, and governed in the North Boroughs over the last 16 years. I have a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and have run a small business for over 20 years providing leadership training services to businesses, non-profits, governments, and healthcare providers around the world including: Chick-Fil-A, Yeti, Duquesne Light, UPMC and Home Depot. I also served for 10 years on Bellevue Council, four as President, and was a founding member and eventual Chair of the Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT) which encompasses the 40 urban core communities, the city of Pittsburgh, and all of Allegheny County. In that role, I saved county residents $1 billion by overseeing the largest real estate transaction in county history. I am also the founder and twelve-year member of Bonafide Bellevue, a Community Development Corporation, and I have served on several non-profit boards, including North Hills Community Outreach and Three Rivers Wet Weather. Finally, I currently serve as a faculty member for the Anstine Women’s Leadership Series where I invest in emerging party leaders. Overall, I have a proven track record of results in business and government.
- Representing all the people of District 17 well, so they may practice their rights to Life, Liberty, & the pursuit of Happiness. Washington DC has become a pyramid scheme with bureaucrats, politicians, lobbyists, and special interest groups at the top and "we the people" at the bottom. Everything I teach about leadership professionally and believe about leadership personally is that we need to turn that pyramid upside down – the way it was always meant to be.
- Bringing jobs & economic growth to the area by limiting government overreach. We are a resource rich region & could contribute to our country’s energy independence We have an abundance of opportunities for growth in the white- & blue-collar sectors. We have great universities, colleges, & trade schools in our district, & we need to provide equal funding & loans to those students who choose to enter the trades. I will promote this district as a hub for energy innovation. I will advocate for the State to reduce the corporate net income tax, provide state loans to offset costs of building on industrial sites, & streamline the state’s permitting process.
- Commonsense for the Common Good: Abraham Lincoln once said, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” For too long politicians have relied on fearmongering and identity politics to divide us. Faced with a global pandemic, foreign wars, and increased inflation, promoting an “us vs. them” mentality toward other Americans is foolishness. A united country is a strong country. We need to reestablish common ground and work together - that’s common sense.
My biggest goal is making sure the people of the 17th district are represented well in DC. I will advocate for policies that benefit the people, not the special interest groups & bureaucrats. I will fight to bring more jobs & economic growth to this district by limiting government overreach & regulation. We are a resource rich region that could be pivotal in our country’s energy independence. I am also dedicated to securing our borders, pursuing election integrity, curbing the national debt, & maintaining a strong national defense. I am pro-life & pro-2nd Amendment. I am committed to ensuring that we are governing by the Constitution & protecting our country from the socialist movement.
I, like many in our district, am sick & tired of the ineffectiveness of our current leaders in DC. They claim to represent us, but all they provide are a lot of promises & no results. That’s why, when the new congressional map encompassed the entire region I have lived & worked in for the last 15+ years, I felt called to get involved. In fact, I am the only candidate on either side of the ticket that has a proven track record of results & relationships in both Allegheny & Beaver Counties. Bottom line–I am running because I see a need, not because I want a position. Ultimately, it is my goal to represent the people of District 17 well, restore people’s trust in their public servants, & provide good leadership. Let’s get back to what matters most – pursuing common sense for the common good.
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2012
Coder's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
Safety
- "Bellevue currently has a professional ,dedicated police force with a great leader in our Chief, Matt Sentner. We need to support them NOT vote against their efforts to proactively curb crime. I support a no tolerance policy to crime and an active presence of the police on the streets."
- "Provide the police training and equipment necessary to help them do their jobs effectively."
- "I am a advocate for shared Police and Fire Services within the North Boros. This will only enhance our coverage and service. I believe it will be a "Win-Win" for everyone."
Revitalization
- "Seeking and obtaining Federal,State and County grants to enhance the business district, parks and residences."
- "Founder of the Bellevue Initiative for Growth in November 2008 ( Over 100 resident, business,school, church and hospital and government leaders) which created Committees and plans for revitalization such as Marketing, Residential, Business Development, BIG Hands( Volunteers), Events,Green and Clean."
- "Supporting stricter code enforcement on neglected properties."
Unity in the Community
- "Both parties to create a strategic plan and common vision."
- "Borough employees and empowered them to do their jobs without micromanaging the process."
- "Northgate School District to get the youth involved in the community. One example is the Junior Council Program."
See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 29, 2022
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 9, 2012
- ↑ coder4council.com - Issues
