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York, Cumberland, Adams, Franklin Counties, PA November 4, 2008 Election
US Representative; District 19 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $169,300

Results as of Nov 5 12:40pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Todd Platts 218,862 votes 66.6%

  • Party: Republican
Philip J. Avillo, Jr. Click here for more information about this candidate 109,533 votes 33.4%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Professor, York College of Pennsylvania (1975-Present)
  • Chair, Department of History and Political Science (1990 + 2002)
  • Marine Corps, 1964-1966: Captain - Highest Rank
  • Purple Heart , 3 Air Medals, Navy Commendation with Combat "V"
  • Ph.D., University of Arizona; M.A., University of San Diego; B.A., Hofstra University
Priorities:
  • Strengthening National Security with New Diplomatic Efforts and Withdrawal from Iraq
  • Strengthening the Economy by Re-Establishing a Fiscally Responsible Government
  • Energy Independence and Global Leadership in Renewable Energy Resources

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