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Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Berks, Perry Counties, PA November 4, 2008 Election
US Representative; District 17 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $169,300

Results as of Nov 5 12:40pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Tim Holden Click here for more information about this candidate 192,699 votes 63.7%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: United States Congressman
  • Former Sheriff of Schuylkill County
  • Juvenile Probation Officer
  • Insurance Broker and Real Estate Agent
Priorities:
  • Improve our Economy and Create New Jobs
  • Economic Development/Infrastructure Improvements
  • Improve Quality and Lower the Cost of Healthcare
Toni Gilhooley Click here for more information about this candidate 109,909 votes 36.3%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Employee Assistance Professional
  • 25 - Year Veteran PA State Police
  • Toni was a cadet in only the second class of women to enter the State Police Academy and is among the first 20 women to become State Troopers.
  • Her determination and hard work won her the distinction of being the first female staff instructor at the State Police Academy.
Priorities:
  • LowerTaxes
  • Cut Wasteful Government Spending
  • Moratorium on Earmarks

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