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Pennsylvania State Government May 18, 2010 Election
United States Senator; Democratic Party Voter Information

6 Year Term.

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Jun 16 1:55pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (9,236/9,236)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Joe Sestak Click here for more information about this candidate 568,563 votes 53.9%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: U.S. Congressman
  • Former 3-Star Admiral, 31-year distinquished military career
  • Commanded the George Washington carrier battle group (30 ships,15,000 Sailors/Marines/SEALs) that conducted combat operations in Afghanistan & Iraq
  • After 9/11, first Director of "Deep Blue" - the Navy's anti-terrorism unit
  • Earned a PhD in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University
  • Graduated from the US Naval Academy (2nd in his class)
  • Grew up in Delaware County and attended Cardinal O'Hara High School with his brother and 6 sisters (and where his Mom taught math)
Priorities:
  • Economic Security
  • Health Security
  • National Security
Arlen Specter Click here for more information about this candidate 487,217 votes 46.2%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: United States Senator
  • District Attorney of Philadelphia
  • Undergraduate Degree from University of Pennsylvania
  • Graduate of Yale Law School
Priorities:
  • Advocacy for medical research funding (NIH)
  • Standing up for Pennsylvania's working families
  • Supporting our nation's veterans

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