2012 Pennsylvania House Race for District 17 - Candidates, Debates and Primary Results
This page displays the information for the Pennsylvania house race in district 17. This includes candidates, dates, and political views. The tables below show the candidates for the general election with an option to compare those candidates after the primary. This is followed by the primary candidates and the number of political views we have for each representative. Selecting one of these representatives takes you to the profile for this candidate and a full list of their political positions, speeches, and controversies.
2012 Pennsylvania House Race for District 17 - General Election Candidates
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| Primary Date | April 24, 2012 |
| General Date | November 06, 2012 |
| Incumbent | Tim Holden |
| Incumbent Status | Seeking Re-election |
| Election Projection | Solid Democrat |
| Presidential Election | 2012 Election |
2012 Pennsylvania House Race for District 17
Democrats - Primary Election
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57% | 33104 | Matthew Cartwright | 0 |
| 43% | 24874 | Tim Holden | 31 |
Republicans - Primary Election
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 26731 | Laureen Cummings | 0 |
Important Dates
| Date | Important Item |
|---|---|
| March 26, 2012 | Last day to register to vote in the April 24, 2011 primary elections. |
| April 24, 2012 | Primary election date for the House, Senate, and President. |
| October 09, 2012 | Last day to register to vote in the November 6, 2012 general election. |
| November 06, 2012 | General election date - House, Senate, and President on the ballot. |
House District 17 in Pennsylvania
Past Election Results
Past Election Results - Pennsylvania District 17
Tim Holden
56%
2010
44%
Dave Argall
Tim Holden
64%
2008
36%
Toni Gilhooley
Tim Holden
65%
2006
35%
Matthew Wertz
Tim Holden
59%
2004
39%
Scott Paterno
Tim Holden
51%
2002
49%
George W. Gekas
Leslye Hess Herrmann
28%
2000
72%
George W. Gekas
Leslye Hess Herrmann
58%
1998
100%
George W. Gekas
Paul Kettl
28%
1996
72%
George W. Gekas
Paul Kettl
43%
1994
100%
George W. Gekas
Bill Sturges
30%
1992
70%
George W. Gekas