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Philadelphia County, PA May 18, 2010 Election
State Representative; District 172; Democratic Party Voter Information

2 Year Term.

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Kevin J. Boyle Click here for more information about this candidate 2,606 votes 53.0%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Legislative Director for Councilman Bill Greenlee
  • Instrumental in creating the law prohibiting cell phone use while driving
  • Policy analyst for the Alliance for Children and Families
  • Conducted the research used for the Reach Scholarship initiative
  • Holds a masters degree in education from Harvard University
  • Graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School and La Salle University
Priorities:
  • Increasing state involvement in the Philadelphia criminal justice system to keep our neighborhoods safe
  • Bringing jobs into the area but continuing growth of the Mayfair CDC and supporting the expansion of the Fox Chase Cancer Center
  • Working to make sure that our children and their parents feel safe with the school they attend
Tim Kearney Click here for more information about this candidate 1,245 votes 25.3%
  • Party: Democratic
  • 2nd oldest of eleven children
  • father of two children: 12 and 15 years old.
  • B. A. in U.S. History from Temple University
  • worked for three different Phila. City Councilmen
  • fought to save Burholme Park
  • twice Democratic Party nominee for State Rep.
Priorities:
  • HB 1660: guaranteed, free, single payer, comprehensive, high quality health care
  • $2,000/student/year increased funding for Phila. public schools
  • full employment in PA, guaranteed by the state govt.
Daniel Collins 1,062 votes 21.6%
  • Party: Democratic

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