Mark Gillen
2010 - Present
2024
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Mark Gillen (Republican Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 128. He assumed office on December 1, 2010. His current term ends on November 30, 2024.
Gillen (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 128. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Gillen also served as a Berks County jury commissioner and on the Mohnton Borough Council.
Biography
Gillen earned his bachelor's degree from Bob Jones University and his master's in education from Kutztown University. His professional experience includes working as a field representative for Wilds of the Rockies Camp in Colorado and as a correctional officer. He was also the educational director for the Salt and Light Foundation.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Gillen was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Gillen was assigned to the following committees:
- House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, Secretary
- Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
- House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
- House Education Committee
2019-2020
Gillen was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
- House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
- House Education Committee
- House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, Secretary
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Education |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gillen served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Education |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Gillen served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Education |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Secretary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gillen served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Education |
| • Labor Relations |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Secretary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Mark Gillen won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Gillen (R) | 100.0 | 27,890 | |
| Total votes: 27,890 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Mark Gillen advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Gillen | 99.3 | 4,812 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 4,847 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Mark Gillen won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Gillen (R) | 100.0 | 21,057 | |
| Total votes: 21,057 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Mark Gillen advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Gillen | 100.0 | 7,013 | |
| Total votes: 7,013 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Mark Gillen won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Gillen (R) | 100.0 | 30,348 | |
| Total votes: 30,348 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Mark Gillen advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Gillen | 100.0 | 7,619 | |
| Total votes: 7,619 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Mark Gillen defeated Douglas Metcalfe in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Gillen (R) | 60.4 | 16,707 | |
| Douglas Metcalfe (D) | 39.6 | 10,955 | ||
| Total votes: 27,662 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128
Douglas Metcalfe advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Douglas Metcalfe | 100.0 | 2,368 | |
| Total votes: 2,368 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128
Incumbent Mark Gillen advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Gillen | 100.0 | 4,117 | |
| Total votes: 4,117 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Mark Gillen ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Mark Gillen Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Mark Gillen ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 128 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mark Gillen Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Mark Gillen was unopposed in the Republican primary. Gillen was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Gillen ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 128. Gillen ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Mark Gillen Incumbent |
100% | 24,640 | |
| Total Votes | 24,640 | |||
2010
Gillen won election to District 128 in 2010. He defeated Jeff Horrocks in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Bryan Boughter in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 128 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Gillen (R)
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15,227 | 65.0% | ||
| Mark Gillen (D) | 8,188 | 35.0% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Noteworthy events
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Gillen announced on November 29, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19.[11]
Personal
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Gillen and his wife Kim live in Mohnton with their four daughters, Hanna, Glory, Grace and Liberty.[12]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Reading Eagle, "Pa. Rep. Mark Gillen tests positive for COVID," November 29, 2021
- ↑ www.repgillen.com, "About Mark," accessed May 8, 2014
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 128 2010-Present |
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