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Beaver, Lawrence, Allegheny Counties, PA November 4, 2008 Election
State Senator; District 47 Voter Information

4 Year Term. Salary: $76,163

Results as of Nov 5 12:40pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Elder A. Vogel, Jr. Click here for more information about this candidate 60,047 votes 56.7%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Farmer
  • President of the Beaver / Lawrence Farm Bureau
  • New Sewickley Township Supervisor
  • Director of the Penn State - Beaver County Cooperative Extension Board
  • Director of the Pennsylvania Beef Council
Priorities:
  • Bring real property tax reform to Pennsylvania
  • Cut government spending and make government more transparent
  • Revitalize the economic climate of the 47th district
Jason Petrella 45,857 votes 43.3%
  • Party: Democratic

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