Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District elections, 2014

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Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District

General Election Date November 4, 2014

Primary Date May 20, 2014

November 4 Election Winner: Tom Marino

Incumbent prior to election: Tom Marino

Race Ratings Cook Political Report: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe R

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2014 U.S. Senate Elections

The 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Tom Marino, who ran unopposed in the Republican primary, defeated Scott Brion, who also ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, and Independent Nick Troiano in the general election. The race was rated a "Safe Republican" contest by Rothenberg Political Report/Roll Call.

Candidate Filing Deadline	Primary Election	General Election
March 11, 2014	May 20, 2014	November 4, 2014

Primary: A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Pennsylvania utilizes a closed primary process. Voters are required to register with a political party to vote in the primary election.

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

Voter registration: To vote in the primary, voters had to register by April 20, 2014. For the general election, the voter registration deadline was October 6, 2014 (at least 30 days prior to election).

See also: Pennsylvania elections, 2014

Incumbent: Heading into the election the incumbent was Tom Marino (R), who was first elected in 2010.

Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District is located in the northeastern portion of Pennsylvania and includes Bradford, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Pike, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, and Wayne counties. Parts of Lackawanna, Monroe, Northumberland, Perry, and Tioga county are also in the district.

Candidates

General election candidates

• Tom Marino - Incumbenta
• Scott Brion
• Nick Troiano

May 20, 2014, primary results

Republican Primary

• Tom Marino - Incumbenta

Democratic Primary

• Scott Briona

Third Party Candidates

• Nick Troiano

Election results

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 10 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tom Marino Incumbent	62.6%	112,851
	Democratic	Scott Brion	24.8%	44,737
	Independent	Nick Troiano	12.6%	22,734
Total Votes				180,322
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

Campaign themes

Tom Marino

Marino's campaign website listed the following issues:

• Economy

Excerpt: "Tom knows that the past few years have been tough on the people of Pennsylvania and he has been fighting for pro-growth policies to get America back to work. As a fiscal conservative, Tom believes that the best way to create jobs is to remove government barriers to the private sector and cut the bureaucratic red-tape that stifles innovation and success."

• Health Care

Excerpt: "Tom has continuously voted to repeal, defund, and replace Obamacare at every opportunity in his first term. While Tom believes that every American should have access to quality and affordable health care, he is fundamentally opposed to the government intrusion of Obamacare into the health care decisions of American families."

• The War on Terror

Excerpt: "Tom understands the importance of protecting the citizens of the United States from acts of terrorists and believes that we must continue to keep our nation safe but still free. Tom wants to see our troops safely return home as soon as possible, but understands that it must be done to ensure safety and stability."

• Energy

Excerpt: "Tom comes from a region that has been blessed with an abundance of natural gas. This resource can make us energy independent and assist in protecting our national security. Our country's dependence on foreign oil has led us to give trillions of American dollars to foreign nations, many of which pose a serious threat to our security."

• Second Amendment

Excerpt: " Tom is a member of the National Rifle Association and a strong supporter of gun rights and the Second Amendment."

Scott Brion

Brion's campaign website listed the following issues:

• Energy & Environment

Excerpt: "Energy and the Environment are inextricably linked and we need to protect our environment through a sensible energy policy."

• Jobs & the Economy

Excerpt: "The government shutdown, sequester and political grandstanding over the Affordable Care Act are shortsighted and have needlessly damaged the economy and job creation."

• Education

Excerpt: "Strong publicly funded schools are a cornerstone of America’s greatness. We need to recommit to public education and wisely invest in our future. "

• Our Society

Excerpt: "The individual right to bear arms is a central part of the American tradition. The right to own and use firearms should be protected while existing laws are effectively enforced. We need to continue the discussion of common sense ways to improve the safety of our communities while respecting the rights of citizens."

• Campaign Finance

Excerpt: "Unlimited campaign contributions and political spending by corporations is a problem and needs to be addressed. Corporations are not people."

• Health Care

Excerpt: "The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) is flawed, but important legislation that provides a great deal of improvement to many aspects of the private insurance system. As a lawful central component of this system, it is now critical that the efforts of congress be focused on improving the ACA to make it work for America."

Key votes

Below are important votes that Marino cast during the 113th Congress.

National security

DHS Appropriations

Marino voted in favor of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Marino voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.

CISPA (2013)

Marino voted in favor of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.

NDAA

Marino voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.

Economy

Farm bill

On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop. It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states. Marino voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill.

2014 Budget

On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014. The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582-page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill. The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations. It increased the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel by 1 percent, increased Head Start funding for early childhood education by $1 billion, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Marino voted with the majority of the Republican Party in favor of the bill.

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201. At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference. Marino voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.

The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies. The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Marino voted against HR 2775.

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Marino voted in favor of House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines.

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Marino voted in favor of House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.

Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act

Marino voted in favor of HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.

Government affairs

HR 676

See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration

On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit. Marino joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.

Campaign contributions

Tom Marino

Candidates for Congress were required to file reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Marino's reports.

Tom Marino (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
April Quarterly	April 15, 2013	$16,455.37	$108,347.76	$(23,030.27)	$101,772.86
July Quarterly	July 15, 2013	$101,772.86	$118,811.76	$(49,500.81)	$171,083.81
October Quarterly	October 13, 2013	$171,083.81	$81,875.00	$(25,910.98)	$227,047.83
Year-End	January 28, 2014	$227,047	$116,248	$(60,747)	$282,549
April Quarterly	April 15, 2014	$282,549.25	$128,510.00	$(30,044.18)	$381,015.07
			Running totals
			$553,792.52	$(189,233.24)

Scott Brion

Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Brion's reports.

Scott Brion (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
Report	Date Filed	Beginning Balance	Total Contributions for Reporting Period	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
April Quarterly	April 15, 2014	$0.00	$18,985.00	$(5,596.84)	$13,388.16
			Running totals
			$18,985	$(5,596.84)

District history

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2012

The 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Tom Marino (R) won re-election in the district.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 10 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Philip Scollo	34.4%	94,227
	Republican	Tom Marino Incumbent	65.6%	179,563
Total Votes				273,790
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, Tom Marino won election to the United States House. He defeated Christopher P. Carney (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 10 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tom Marino	55.2%	110,599
	Democratic	Christopher P. Carney	44.8%	89,846
Total Votes				200,445

See also

• United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 2014
• United States House of Representatives elections, 2014

External links

• Pennsylvania Department of State - Primary candidate list

Footnotes

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Pennsylvania's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Fetterman (D)

David McCormick (R)

Representatives

District 1

Brian Fitzpatrick (R)

District 2

Brendan Boyle (D)

District 3

Dwight Evans (D)

District 4

Madeleine Dean (D)

District 5

Mary Scanlon (D)

District 6

Chrissy Houlahan (D)

District 7

Ryan Mackenzie (R)

District 8

Rob Bresnahan (R)

District 9

Dan Meuser (R)

District 10

Scott Perry (R)

District 11

Lloyd Smucker (R)

District 12

Summer Lee (D)

District 13

John Joyce (R)

District 14

Guy Reschenthaler (R)

District 15

Glenn Thompson (R)

District 16

Mike Kelly (R)

District 17

Chris Deluzio (D)

Republican Party (11)

Democratic Party (8)