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Lycoming, Bradford, Union, Susquehanna, Sullivan Counties, PA November 4, 2008 Election
State Senator; District 23 Voter Information

4 Year Term. Salary: $76,163

Results as of Nov 5 12:40pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Gene Yaw 61,430 votes 60.2%

  • Party: Republican
Louis Trey "Trey" Casimir Click here for more information about this candidate 29,612 votes 29.0%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Acupuncturist
  • Borough Council member
  • Chair, Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority
  • M.S. from Swedish Institute of Acupuncture
  • Center for Progressive Leadership Fellow, 2007
  • Past Secretary, Lewisburg Business and Professional Association
Priorities:
  • Get the best deal, protect the environment and infrastructure and return state profits from gas drilling on state lands to the 23rd district
  • Create opportunities for alternative energy to thrive, from subsidizing manufacture to grants for individuals to endowing departments in universities
  • Provide healthcare insurance to every Pennsylvanian
Michael A. "Mike" Dincher Click here for more information about this candidate 10,965 votes 10.7%
  • Party: Independent
  • Occupation: Assistant Professor
  • A.A.A. General Studies WACC
  • A.A.S. Forestry WACC
  • B.S. Education LHU
  • M.S. Biology BU
  • Doctoral Candidate PSU
Priorities:
  • Cut unnecessary government spending
  • Tax reform
  • Education reform

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