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Philadelphia County, PA April 22, 2008 Election
State Senator; District 1; Democratic Party Voter Information

4 Year Term. Salary: $76,163

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Jun 5 5:21pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Lawrence M. "Larry" Farnese, Jr. Click here for more information about this candidate

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • Of Counsel, Buchanon Ingersoll & Rooney
  • Villanova University, B.A.
  • Temple University, J.D.
Priorities:
  • Public Safety
  • Public Education
  • Good Government
John J. Dougherty Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Business Manager, IBEW Local 98
  • Chairman, Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia
  • Commissioner, Delaware Valley Port Authority
  • President, Pennsport Civic Association
  • Vice President, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO
  • President and Chairman, Philadelphia Chapter of the Variety Club
  • Board Member, Independence Blue Cross
Priorities:
  • Will fight to allow Philadelphia to enact the toughest gun laws in America.
  • Work to fund Philadelphia's public schools at the same high levels as our suburban counterparts.
  • Secure funding for 24-hour rec centers to keep kids out of harm's way.
Anne Dicker
  • Party: Democratic
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