William Kortz II
William Kortz II (Democratic Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 38. Kortz assumed office in 2007. Kortz left office on November 30, 2020.
Kortz (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 38. Kortz won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On January 21, 2020, Kortz announced he would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]
Biography
Kortz earned his B.A. in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1977 and his MBA from Duquesne University. His professional experience includes working as operations manager at the Irvin Plant of U.S. Steel.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Kortz was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Commerce |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kortz served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Kortz served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
| • Professional Licensure, Democratic Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kortz served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Professional Licensure |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kortz served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Appropriations |
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Finance |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
William Kortz II did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent William Kortz II won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Kortz II (D) | 100.0 | 20,039 | |
| Total votes: 20,039 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent William Kortz II advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Kortz II | 100.0 | 5,015 | |
| Total votes: 5,015 | ||||
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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 William Kortz, II defeated Rod Salka in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  William Kortz, II Incumbent |
65.65% | 21,271 | |
| Republican | Rod Salka | 34.35% | 11,130 | |
| Total Votes | 32,401 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Incumbent William Kortz, II ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 38 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | William Kortz, II Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Rod Salka ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 38 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Rod Salka (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 William Kortz, II was unopposed in the Democratic primary and unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Kortz ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 38. Kortz ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Kortz II Incumbent |
100% | 21,031 | |
| Total Votes | 21,031 | |||
2010
Kortz won re-election to District 38 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was also unopposed in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 38 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| William Kortz II (D)
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14,454 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kortz won re-election to District 38 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 20,089 votes, defeating Republican Daniel Davis (7,700).[12]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 38 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Kortz (D)
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20,089 | 72.3% | ||
| Daniel Davis (R) | 27.7% | 7,700 | ||
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2020
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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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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Personal
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Kortz has three children
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- William Kortz on Facebook
- William Kortz on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ The Tube City Almanac, "Kortz Announces Retirement from Legislature," January 21, 2020
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 38 2007–2020 |
Succeeded by Nick Pisciottano (D) |
