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Allegheny, Beaver, Cambria, Westmoreland, Somerset, Lawrence Counties, PA November 6, 2012 Election
US Representative; Pennsylvania Congressional District; District 12 Voter Information

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Keith J. Rothfus Click here for more information about this candidate 175,352 votes 51.7%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D.
  • served on my local zoning board
  • Veterans Leadership Program
Priorities:
  • A robust community that creates jobs,
  • Saving and strengthening Medicare
  • Getting our nation's fiscal house in order
Mark S. Critz Click here for more information about this candidate 163,589 votes 48.3%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member of Congress
  • District Director, Congressman John Murtha
Priorities:
  • Creating Jobs
  • Protecting Social Security and Medicare
  • Making Millionaires and Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share

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  News and Analysis

Pittsburgh City Paper: U.S. House District 12: No easy choice between Rothfus and Critz

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Critz-Rothfus race tests GOP growth in Western Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: 12th district candidates squabble over national health care

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: U.S. congressional candidates have spirited exchange

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Poll: Rothfus holds marginal lead over Critz in 12th

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Redrawn 12th District draws outside interest

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: 12th District rivals Critz, Rothfus spar on health care

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