Dave Madsen is an American politician who is currently the representative for Pennsylvania's 104th District. He had previously served as a member of the Harrisburg City Council for five years starting in 2017.[1]
Dave Madsen | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sue Helm (redistricting) |
| Harrisburg City Councilman | |
| In office January 2, 2018 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1987 (age 36–37) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
Political career
editHarrisburg City Council
editBefore being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Madsen served as a member of the Harrisburg City Council for five years starting in 2017 as a Democrat. During his time as councilmen, Madsen fostered community outreach and worked as the AFL–CIO community services and education director. He was also the chair of the council’s public works committee.[1]
Pennsylvania's 104th District
editMadsen announced he would run for Pennsylvania's 104th District as a Democrat which saw its longtime incumbent Republican Representative Sue Helm retire, as well as being redistricted to include Harrisburg.[2] He ran on a campaign calling for increased funding for public education, workforce development and addressing infrastructure issues.[1][3] He was endorsed by Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick and Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, along with a number of Harrisburg, Steelton and county officials.[4] In the election he faced off against Keystone candidate David Kocur. He defeated Kocur with 11,563 votes or 70.5% of the electorate to Kocur's 4,838 votes or 29.5% of the electorate.[5][6]
Madsen took office at the opening of the Pennsylvania house on January 2, 2023.[7]
Election Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Dave Madsen | 11,563 | 70.5 | ||
| Keystone | David Kocur | 4,838 | 29.5 | ||
| Margin of victory | 6,725 | 41 |  38.2
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| Turnout | 16,401 | 100 | |||
References
edit- ^ a b c Binda, Lawrance. "Harrisburg City Councilor Dave Madsen declares bid for PA House seat". theburgnews.com. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Dave Madsen". vote-usa.org. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "HD 104 - Dave Madsen". www.conservationpa.org. Conservation Voters of PA. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ Murphy, Jan. "Harrisburg city councilman to seek state House seat". www.pennlive.com. Patriot news. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ Urie, Daniel. "Democrat defeats Keystone Party candidate to pick up longtime Republican held seat". www.pennlive.com. Patriot News. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "2022 Pennsylvania State House - District 104 Election Results". www.jsonline.com. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Dave Madsen". www.legis.state.pa.us. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved 4 January 2023.