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Allegheny County, PA November 4, 2008 Election
State Representative; District 42 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $76,163

Results as of Nov 5 12:40pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Matt Smith Click here for more information about this candidate 22,919 votes 65.4%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • Rollins College, BA, 1995
  • Duquesne Univ. School of Law, 1999
  • Bethel Park High School, 1991
  • State House 2006 - present
Priorities:
  • reform the manner in which Harrisburg does business
  • lower property taxes
  • reform business tax structure in Pennsylvania and make Pennsylvania more competitive
Jim Blazeck Click here for more information about this candidate 12,139 votes 34.6%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Engineer
  • School Director, Mt. Lebanon School District from 2001 hrough 2005
  • M.S. Computer & Systems Engineering -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • B.S. Electrical Engineering -- University of Pittsburgh
  • Indian Guides / Indian Princess Tribal Chief
  • Soccer and Baseball Volunteer Head Coach
  • Married to Alice -- 32 years, 3 children
Priorities:
  • Reduce Taxes -- both corporate and individual
  • Reduce Spending -- to align with reduced taxes
  • Increase Transparency -- to eliminate BonusGate type scandals

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