2012 Pennsylvania House Race for District 5 - Candidates, Debates and Primary Results
This page displays the information for the Pennsylvania house race in district 5. 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 5 - General Election Candidates
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| Primary Date | April 24, 2012 |
| General Date | November 06, 2012 |
| Incumbent | Glenn Thompson |
| Incumbent Status | Seeking Re-election |
| Election Projection | Solid Republican |
| Presidential Election | 2012 Election |
2012 Pennsylvania House Race for District 5
Democrats - Primary Election
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 25041 | Charles Dumas | 0 |
Republicans - Primary Election
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 49469 | Glenn Thompson | 29 |
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 5 in Pennsylvania
Past Election Results
Past Election Results - Pennsylvania District 5
Michael Pipe
28%
2010
69%
Glenn Thompson
Mark McCracken
41%
2008
57%
Glenn Thompson
Donald Hilliard
40%
2006
60%
John Peterson
Donald Hilliard
35%
2004
88%
John E. Peterson
Donald Hilliard
53%
2002
87%
John E. Peterson
Donald Hilliard
44%
2000
86%
John E. Peterson
Donald Hilliard
65%
1998
85%
John E. Peterson
Ruth C. Rudy
40%
1996
60%
John E. Peterson
Ruth C. Rudy
53%
1994
100%
William F. Clinger
Ruth C. Rudy
41%
1992
77%
William F. Clinger