Bob Regola
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Robert T. "Bob" Regola is a Republican
politician, and former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate
. Regola represented the 39th District from 2005 to 2009. He previously served as chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania
. Prior to elected office, he worked as a professional surveyor.
against incumbent State Senator Allen Kukovich
was considered one of the closest and nastiest in the state. Kukovich's camapign was sued by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review for allegedly misusing the paper's name in campaign advertisements. The suit was dismissed on Election Day by Westmoreland County Judge William J. Ober. Regola's campaign claimed that Kukovich had campaigned in gay bars in Philadelphia with then-Governor Ed Rendell
in 2003, a charge denied by Kukovich and his supporters.
During the campaign, an independent website entitled "PA Voters for Truth" was launched with the purpose of opposing Regola's candidacy. The website raised issues about Regola's policy positions, prior political affiliations, professional background, business filings and related legalities. The website's name was an allusion to the national group, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, which became famous at that time
for its negative campaign against Democratic presidential candidate, John Kerry
. The website disclaimed any connection to the Kukovich campaign.
Commissioner Kim Ward
as the candidate, who then defeated Democratic candidate Tony Bompiani in the General Election.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
politician, and former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate
Pennsylvania State Senate
The Pennsylvania State Senate has been meeting since 1791. It is the upper house of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania state legislature. The State Senate meets in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered every two years such...
. Regola represented the 39th District from 2005 to 2009. He previously served as chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania
Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania
Hempfield Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Hempfield Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania*Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania-See also:*East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania...
. Prior to elected office, he worked as a professional surveyor.
2004 election
Regola's successful 2004 campaignPennsylvania Senate elections, 2004
Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate were held on November 2, 2004, with even-numbered districts being contested. State Senators are elected for four-year terms, with half of the Senate seats up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2004 will run from January 4,...
against incumbent State Senator Allen Kukovich
Allen Kukovich
Allen Kukovich is a former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, where he represented the 39th senatorial district from 1996 through 2004. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1977 through 1996...
was considered one of the closest and nastiest in the state. Kukovich's camapign was sued by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review for allegedly misusing the paper's name in campaign advertisements. The suit was dismissed on Election Day by Westmoreland County Judge William J. Ober. Regola's campaign claimed that Kukovich had campaigned in gay bars in Philadelphia with then-Governor Ed Rendell
Ed Rendell
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania. Rendell, a member of the Democratic Party, was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002, and his term of office began January 21, 2003...
in 2003, a charge denied by Kukovich and his supporters.
During the campaign, an independent website entitled "PA Voters for Truth" was launched with the purpose of opposing Regola's candidacy. The website raised issues about Regola's policy positions, prior political affiliations, professional background, business filings and related legalities. The website's name was an allusion to the national group, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, which became famous at that time
2004 in politics
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for its negative campaign against Democratic presidential candidate, John Kerry
John Kerry
John Forbes Kerry is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts, the 10th most senior U.S. Senator and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He was the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2004 presidential election, but lost to former President George W...
. The website disclaimed any connection to the Kukovich campaign.
2008 election
Regola removed himself from consideration for re-election on August 11, 2008, citing what he characterized as "unfair" media coverage of his acquittal on perjury and gun charges related to the suicide of a teenage neighbor. The Republican Party of Westmoreland County chose Westmoreland CountyWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 361 people per square mile . There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 157 per square mile...
Commissioner Kim Ward
Kim Ward
Kim Ward is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. It was reported on December 9, 2010 that Senator Ward was exploring a run against US Senator Bob Casey, Jr. in 2012. Senator Ward confirmed she is considering a run, but no formal decision had been made.-External links:* official...
as the candidate, who then defeated Democratic candidate Tony Bompiani in the General Election.
External links
- State Senator Bob Regola official PA Senate website (archived)
- State Senator Bob Regola official Party website (archived)
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...