Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Phil English
(R-Pa.) 3rd District,
Northwest -- Erie
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Residence:Erie
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Born:June 20, 1956; Erie, Pa.
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Religion:Roman Catholic
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Family:Wife, Christiane English
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Education:U. of Pennsylvania, B.A. 1979 (political science)
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Military service:None
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Career:State legislative aide
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Political Highlights:Erie City controller, 1986-89; Republican nominee for Pa. treasurer, 1988; U.S. House, 1995-2009
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Elected:1994 (7th term)
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Note: Defeated by Kathy Dahlkemper, D, in general election on Nov. 4, 2008
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| 2008 |
general |
Kathy Dahlkemper (D) |
140,938 |
51.5% |
| Phil English (R) |
132,855 |
48.5% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Phil English (R) |
108,525 |
53.6% |
| Steven Porter (D) |
85,110 |
42.1% |
| Timothy Hagberg (CNSTP) |
8,706 |
4.3% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Phil English (R) |
166,580 |
60.1% |
| Steven Porter (D) |
110,684 |
39.9% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Phil English (R) |
116,763 |
77.7% |
| AnnDrea Benson (GREEN) |
33,554 |
22.3% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2004 |
John Kerry: 46% |
George W. Bush: 53% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 46% |
George W. Bush: 50% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:646,311
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Under 18:24%
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Over 65:15%
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Married:55.9%
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Non-Hispanic White:94%
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Black:3%
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Hispanic:1%
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Asian:0%
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Foreign Born:1.9%
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Language other than English:4.9%
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Median Household Income:35,884
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Owner Occupied Housing:74%
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Income above $200k:1
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:52.3%
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Blue Collar:31.4%
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Services:16.3%
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Bachelor's Degree:18%
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Graduate Education:6.2%
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Civilian Veterans:71,544
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