Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 2010
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The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010. The winning candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
will serve a four-year term from 2011 to 2015. Candidates for Lieutenant Governor were nominated in a separate primary contest
; however, the Lieutenant Governor, Jim Cawley
, was elected on a joint ticket with the Governor in the general election. Incumbent Democratic
Governor Ed Rendell
was prohibited from seeking a third term under Pennsylvania's existing state law
which limits
governors to two consecutive four-year terms.
Republican candidate Tom Corbett
defeated Democratic candidate Dan Onorato
, in the general election.
Official campaign websites
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
The Lieutenant Governor is a constitutional officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Lieutenant Governor is elected every four years along with the Governor. Jim Cawley of Bucks County is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor...
will serve a four-year term from 2011 to 2015. Candidates for Lieutenant Governor were nominated in a separate primary contest
Pennsylvania lieutenant governor election, 2010
The Pennsylvania lieutenant gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010. The winning candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor will serve a four-year term from 2011 to 2015. In Pennsylvania, the Lieutenant Governor is elected on the same ticket as the Governor, so the only...
; however, the Lieutenant Governor, Jim Cawley
Jim Cawley
James "Jim" Cawley is the 32nd and current Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania.-Political career:He was appointed to the Bucks County Board of Commissioners following the resignation of Mike Fitzpatrick and was elected to a full term in 2007, when he became chairman of the board...
, was elected on a joint ticket with the Governor in the general election. Incumbent Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
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...
was prohibited from seeking a third term under Pennsylvania's existing state law
State law
In the United States, state law is the law of each separate U.S. state, as passed by the state legislature and adjudicated by state courts. It exists in parallel, and sometimes in conflict with, United States federal law. These disputes are often resolved by the federal courts.-See also:*List of U.S...
which limits
Term limit
A term limit is a legal restriction that limits the number of terms a person may serve in a particular elected office. When term limits are found in presidential and semi-presidential systems they act as a method to curb the potential for monopoly, where a leader effectively becomes "president for...
governors to two consecutive four-year terms.
Republican candidate Tom Corbett
Tom Corbett
Thomas W. Corbett is the 46th and current Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. He is a former Attorney General of Pennsylvania and was elected to that office in 2004 and reelected in 2008...
defeated Democratic candidate Dan Onorato
Dan Onorato
Daniel "Dan" Onorato is the current Chief Executive of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Onorato won a crowded four-way primary to become the Democratic nominee for governor...
, in the general election.
Candidates
- Dan OnoratoDan OnoratoDaniel "Dan" Onorato is the current Chief Executive of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Onorato won a crowded four-way primary to become the Democratic nominee for governor...
, Allegheny County Chief ExecutiveAllegheny County, PennsylvaniaAllegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
(from Pittsburgh) - Jack WagnerJack Wagner (politician)Jack E. Wagner is the current auditor general of Pennsylvania. The statewide elected office is charged with serving as the commonwealth’s independent fiscal monitor...
, Auditor GeneralPennsylvania Auditor GeneralThe Pennsylvania Auditor General is the chief fiscal officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It became an elected office in 1850. The current Auditor General of Pennsylvania is Jack Wagner.- History :...
(from Pittsburgh) - Anthony WilliamsAnthony H. WilliamsAnthony Hardy Williams is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 8th District since 1998...
, State Senator (from Philadelphia) - Joe HoeffelJoe HoeffelJoseph Merrill "Joe" Hoeffel III is an American politician. A Democrat, he is currently a member of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, having previously served from 1992 to 1998....
, Montgomery County CommissionerMontgomery County, PennsylvaniaMontgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010, the population was 799,874, making it the third most populous county in Pennsylvania . The county seat is Norristown.The county was created on September 10, 1784, out of land originally part...
and former U.S. RepresentativeUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
(from Abington Township, Montgomery CountyAbington Township, Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaAbington Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 55,310 in as of the 2010 census.Abington Township is one of Montgomery County's oldest communities dating back to before 1700 and being incorporated in 1704. It is home to some of the county's...
)
Dropped Out
- Chris DohertyChristopher Doherty-Political career:Doherty was elected to a third term in November 2009.He was elected President of the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities in 2006...
, Mayor of Scranton - Tom KnoxTom KnoxTom Knox is an American businessman and politician. He was second in the Democratic nomination for Mayor of Philadelphia on May 15, 2007. He is notable for his pledge to spend up to fifteen million dollars of his own money in the race. After considering a run in 2008 for state treasurer, Knox...
, healthcare executive (from Philadelphia)
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Dan Onorato | Jack Wagner | Joe Hoeffel | Anthony Williams | Chris Doherty | Tom Knox | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg/Morning Call | May 7, 2010 | 35% | 8% | 11% | 10% | — | — | 36% |
| Rasmussen Reports | May 6, 2010 | 34% | 17% | 9% | 17% | — | — | 17% |
| Quinnipiac | April 28-May 5, 2010 | 36% | 8% | 9% | 8% | — | — | 37% |
| Muhlenberg/Morning Call | May 2, 2010 | 41% | 5% | 6% | 8% | — | — | 40% |
| Quinnipiac | March 31-April 5, 2010 | 20% | 13% | 15% | 5% | — | — | 47% |
| Research 2000 | March 8–10, 2010 | 19% | 10% | 12% | 3% | — | — | 56% |
| Franklin and Marshall | February 23, 2010 | 6% | 6% | 6% | 1% | 4% | — | 72% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 13, 2009 | 19% | 14% | 11% | — | 6% | 4% | 37% |
| Quinnipiac | September 30, 2009 | 14% | 7% | 12% | — | 5% | 4% | 46% |
Results
Candidates
- Tom CorbettTom CorbettThomas W. Corbett is the 46th and current Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. He is a former Attorney General of Pennsylvania and was elected to that office in 2004 and reelected in 2008...
, Attorney GeneralPennsylvania Attorney GeneralThe Pennsylvania Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It became an elected office in 1980. Currently, the office is held by Linda Kelly.- Authority and Responsibilities :...
(from Shaler TownshipShaler Township, PennsylvaniaShaler Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. It primarily consists of the community of Glenshaw. The population was 28,757 at the 2010 census.-History:...
) - Sam RohrerSam RohrerSamuel E. Rohrer is a Republican politician and former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 128th District.-Early life, education, and radio career:...
, State RepresentativePennsylvania House of RepresentativesThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
(from Robeson Township)
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Jim Gerlach | Tom Corbett | Sam Rohrer | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | March 31-April 5, 2010 | — | 58% | 7% | 35% |
| Franklin and Marshall | February 23, 2010 | — | 26% | 4% | 65% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 13, 2009 | 10% | 54% | — | 30% |
| Quinnipiac | September 30, 2009 | 13% | 42% | — | 43% |
Results
Candidates
- Tom CorbettTom CorbettThomas W. Corbett is the 46th and current Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. He is a former Attorney General of Pennsylvania and was elected to that office in 2004 and reelected in 2008...
(R), Pennsylvania Attorney GeneralPennsylvania Attorney GeneralThe Pennsylvania Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It became an elected office in 1980. Currently, the office is held by Linda Kelly.- Authority and Responsibilities :... - Dan OnoratoDan OnoratoDaniel "Dan" Onorato is the current Chief Executive of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Onorato won a crowded four-way primary to become the Democratic nominee for governor...
(D), Allegheny CountyAllegheny County, PennsylvaniaAllegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
Executive - Robert Allen Mansfield (I), businessman, former Republican, and National Guard veteran
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Tom Corbett (R) | Dan Onorato (D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | October 25–30, 2010 | 52% | 42% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 28, 2010 | 52% | 43% |
| Muhlenberg/Morning Call | October 28, 2010 | 52% | 37% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 21, 2010 | 50% | 45% |
| Public Policy Polling | October 17–18, 2010 | 48% | 46% |
| Quinnipiac | October 13–17, 2010 | 49% | 44% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 15, 2010 | 54% | 40% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 2, 2010 | 53% | 41% |
| Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster | September 29, 2010 | 36% | 32% |
| Suffolk University | September 24–27, 2010 | 47% | 40% |
| Muhlenberg/Morning Call | September 18–23, 2010 | 46% | 37% |
| CNN/Time | September 17–21, 2010 | 52% | 44% |
| Quinnipiac | September 15–19, 2010 | 54% | 39% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 13, 2010 | 49% | 39% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 30, 2010 | 50% | 37% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 16, 2010 | 48% | 38% |
| Public Policy Polling | August 14–16, 2010 | 48% | 35% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 28, 2010 | 50% | 39% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 14, 2010 | 48% | 38% |
| Quinnipiac | July 6–11, 2010 | 44% | 37% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 29, 2010 | 49% | 39% |
| Public Policy Polling | June 19–21, 2010 | 45% | 35% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 2, 2010 | 49% | 33% |
| Rasmussen Reports | May 19, 2010 | 49% | 36% |
| Quinnipiac | May 4–10, 2010 | 43% | 37% |
| Rasmussen Reports | April 15, 2010 | 45% | 36% |
| Quinnipiac | March 30-April 5, 2010 | 45% | 33% |
| Public Policy Polling | March 29-April 1, 2010 | 45% | 32% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 16, 2010 | 46% | 29% |
| Research 2000 | March 8–10, 2010 | 40% | 34% |
| Rasmussen Reports | February 10, 2010 | 52% | 26% |
| Rasmussen Reports | December 10, 2009 | 44% | 28% |
| Quinnipiac | September 30, 2009 | 47% | 28% |
Results
See also
- Pennsylvania lieutenant governor election, 2010Pennsylvania lieutenant governor election, 2010The Pennsylvania lieutenant gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010. The winning candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor will serve a four-year term from 2011 to 2015. In Pennsylvania, the Lieutenant Governor is elected on the same ticket as the Governor, so the only...
- Pennsylvania United States Senate election, 2010
- United States gubernatorial elections, 2010United States gubernatorial elections, 2010The United States gubernatorial elections were held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in 37 states . As in most midterm elections, the party controlling the White House lost ground...
External links
- Pennsylvania Department of State
- Pennsylvania Governor Candidates 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...
- Campaign contributions for 2010 Pennsylvania Governor from Follow the Money
- Pennsylvania Governor 2010 from OurCampaigns.com
- 2010 Pennsylvania Governor General Election: All Head-to-Head Matchups graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- Election 2010: Pennsylvania Governor from Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports is an American media company that publishes and distributes information based on public opinion polling. Founded by pollster Scott Rasmussen in 2003, the company updates daily indexes including the President's job approval rating, and provides public opinion data, analysis, and...
- 2010 Pennsylvania Governor Race from Real Clear Politics
- 2010 Pennsylvania Governor's Race from CQ PoliticsCongressional QuarterlyCongressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
- Race Profile in The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
Official campaign websites