Martin Schmotzer
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Martin Schmotzer is a former Democrat member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing District 22 from 2012-2013. He served the remainder of former Rep. Chelsa Wagner's term.
An April 24, 2012, special election was held to fill the seat. The vacancy was created when Wagner resigned in January after being elected Allegheny County controller in November 2011.[1][2] Schmotzer also ran unsuccessfully for the seat for the next term, falling in the Democratic primary held the same day.
Elections
2012
Special election
Schmotzer defeated Chris Cratsley (R) in the special election on April 24, 2012, garnering 58.8% of the vote. Party ward leaders nominated candidates for the election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Martin Schmotzer |
58.8% | 4,230 | |
| Republican | Chris Cratsley | 41.2% | 2,961 | |
| Total Votes | 7,191 | |||
General election
Schmotzer ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 22. Schmotzer and Shawn Lunny were defeated by Erin Molchany in the Democratic primary on April 24.[5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Erin Molchany |
57.4% | 2,944 |
| Martin Schmotzer Incumbent | 42.6% | 2,188 |
| Shawn Lunny | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 5,132 | |
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Allegheny County controller Chelsa Wagner resigns House seat," January 16, 2012
- ↑ Philadelphia Enquirer, "Six Pennsylvania House seats to be filled in April," March 1, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Special Elections," accessed April 7, 2012
- ↑ Allegheny County, SUMMARY REPORT, April 24, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 9, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chelsa Wagner (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 22 2012–2013 |
Succeeded by Erin Molchany (D) |
