Mark Critz (born January 5, 1962) is the Congressman-elect for Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district. He was regional director for United States Representative John Murtha. Following Murtha’s death, Critz won the May 2010 special election with 53% of the vote to complete Murtha’s term as the Democratic candidate for the 12th congressional district.

• Mark Critz Campaign Site
• Mark Critz profile on Project Vote Smart
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Critz

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John Patrick “Jack” Murtha, Jr. (June 17, 1932 – February 8, 2010) represented Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district from 1974 until his death in 2010.  A former Marine Corps officer, Murtha was the first Vietnam War veteran elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.  Murtha has been best known for his calls for a withdrawal of American forces in Iraq, as well as questions about his ethics.^[7]

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Dahlkemper’s record of professional achievement is diverse and successful. For 11 years she and her husband Dan have developed Dahlkemper Landscape Architects & Contractors from a small family business into a thriving organization.  This experience contributes to Dahlkemper’s first-hand knowledge of the struggles facing small business owners and employees.  Creating the economic conditions necessary for local small business growth is high on her priority list. After facing these challenges in the private sector, she is committed to creating policy that provides a positive environment for job retention and growth in our region. [Read more...]

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Paul E. Kanjorski (born April 2, 1937, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania) is an American Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, currently representing Pennsylvania’s 11th congressional district (map) in the United States House of Representatives. His district includes the cities of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton as well as most of the Poconos.  Read the rest of his bio from wikipedia…

Congressional Votes Record via WashingtonPost.com

Track Paul at GovTrack.us

Kanjorski Campaign Site