Bob Robbins
Robert 'Bob' D. Robbins (b. August 27, 1944) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 50 from 1990 to 2014.
Robbins served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1983 to 1990.
Robbins did not run for re-election to the Senate in 2014.[1]
Biography
Robbins earned his bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1966. His professional experience includes being a retired teacher and wrestling coach. Robbins served as a Captain in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1971.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Robbins served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Vice Chair |
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules & Executive Nominations |
| • Urban Affairs & Housing |
| • Local Government Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Robbins served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Local Government Commission |
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules & Executive Nominations |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Robbins served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Game & Fisheries, Chair |
| • Local Government, Vice Chair |
| • Rules & Executive Nominations |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Elections
2010
Robbins won re-election to District 50. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated independent Roberta Biros in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 50 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bob Robbins (R)
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59,267 | |||
| Roberta Biros (I) | 13,211 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Robbins was re-elected to District 50 of the Pennsylvania State Senate. Robbins defeated Art Allen (D) in the general election.[3]
Robbins raised $535,698 for this campaign.[4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 50 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| ROBBINS, BOB (R)
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41,302 | |||
| ALLEN, ART (D) | 35,854 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Personal
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Robbins and his wife, Cynthia, reside in Greenville, Pennsylvania.
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See also
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Bob Robbins' personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ www.alliednews.com, "Robbins retiring; 3 running for Senate seat," accessed March 12, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2006 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Robbins, Bob," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 50 1991–2014 |
Succeeded by Michele Brooks (R) |
