Steve McCarter
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Steve McCarter (Democratic Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 154. McCarter assumed office in 2013. McCarter left office on November 30, 2020.
McCarter (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 154. McCarter won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
McCarter earned his B.S. in education from Temple University in 1970 and his M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. His retired after working as a teacher.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
McCarter was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Older Adult Services Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Programs and Benefits
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Education Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Basic Education
- Rules Committee
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2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • State Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McCarter served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Children & Youth |
| • Commerce |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • State Government |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, McCarter served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Children & Youth |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
Campaign themes
2014
McCarter's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Education
- Excerpt: "Governor Corbett drastically cut funding for public education in the 2011-2012 fiscal year budget. This massive cut forced many school districts all across Pennsylvania to cut services, curriculum, staff or raise property taxes to compensate for the cuts. The fact that some children attend school in districts without art and music classes is wrong. We need to ensure that all our children receive a well-rounded education."
Environment
- Excerpt: "Steve has been a relentless advocate for a Marcellus Shale Gas extraction tax in committee and on the House floor."
LGBT Equality
- Excerpt: "Steve is a strong supporter of LGBT rights in the Commonwealth."
Protecting Seniors
- Excerpt: "As a member of the Aging & Older Adult Services committee, Steve has been working to support and draft legislation to combat fraud and abuse targeted against our seniors."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Steve is a strong supporter and co-sponsor of HB 1896 to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania. The legislation would raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from $7.25 per hour to $10.10 an hour."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Steve McCarter did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154
Incumbent Steve McCarter defeated Kathleen Bowers in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve McCarter (D) | 81.5 | 26,592 |
 | Kathleen Bowers (R) | 18.5 | 6,047 | |
| Total votes: 32,639 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154
Incumbent Steve McCarter advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve McCarter | 100.0 | 9,146 |
| Total votes: 9,146 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154
Kathleen Bowers advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathleen Bowers | 100.0 | 1,440 |
| Total votes: 1,440 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Steve McCarter defeated Thomas Estilow in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Steve McCarter Incumbent |
77.75% | 27,067 | |
| Republican | Thomas Estilow | 22.25% | 7,747 | |
| Total Votes | 34,814 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent Steve McCarter ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 154 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steve McCarter Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Thomas Estilow ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 154 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Thomas Estilow (unopposed) | |
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. Incumbent Steve McCarter was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Robert Gillies, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary. McCarter defeated Gillies in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Steve McCarter Incumbent |
73.5% | 17,553 | |
| Republican | Robert Gillies, Jr. | 26.5% | 6,329 | |
| Total Votes | 23,882 | |||
2012
McCarter ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 154. McCarter ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Mark Sirinides (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve McCarter |
75.6% | 25,794 | |
| Republican | Mark Sirinides | 24.4% | 8,309 | |
| Total Votes | 34,103 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, McCarter's endorsements included the following:[10]
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Personal
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McCarter is married to Deb.
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Steve McCarter on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Steve McCarter's campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 9, 2012
- ↑ Steve McCarter's campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed September 11, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lawrence Curry (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154 2013–2020 |
Succeeded by Napoleon Nelson (D) |
