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Philadelphia County, PA November 4, 2008 Election
State Representative; District 172 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $76,163

Results as of Nov 5 12:40pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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John M. Perzel 18,507 votes 65.7%

  • Party: Republican
Richard B. "Rich" Costello Click here for more information about this candidate 9,654 votes 34.3%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Retired Police Captain
  • BA, Political Science, St. Joseph's University; 1973
  • Police Academy Graduate; 1973
  • Shot in the line of duty; 1973
  • Attained Rank of Captain; 1989
  • 10 Year President of Philadelphia F.O.P
  • Retired in 2008 after 34 years on the force
Priorities:
  • Reform the State Ethics Laws to limit lobbyist influence and ensure our State Legislators are working for Us
  • Restore Philadelphia's power to enact it's own gun laws, and enact laws mandating the reporting of lost or stolen guns
  • Increase access to Healthcare and leverage the State's bulk buying power to reduce prescription drug costs for all Pennsylvanians

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