Dave Madsen is an American politician who is currently the representative for Pennsylvania's 104th District. He had previously served as a member of the Harrisburg City Council for five years starting in 2017.[1]

Dave Madsen
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 104th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023 (2023-01-03)
Preceded bySue Helm (redistricting)
Harrisburg City Councilman
In office
January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02) – January 3, 2023 (2023-01-03)
Personal details
Born1987 (age 36–37)
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceHarrisburg, Pennsylvania

Political career

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Harrisburg City Council

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Before being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Madsen served as a member of the Harrisburg City Council for five years starting in 2017 as a Democrat. During his time as councilmen, Madsen fostered community outreach and worked as the AFL–CIO community services and education director. He was also the chair of the council’s public works committee.[1]

Pennsylvania's 104th District

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Madsen announced he would run for Pennsylvania's 104th District as a Democrat which saw its longtime incumbent Republican Representative Sue Helm retire, as well as being redistricted to include Harrisburg.[2] He ran on a campaign calling for increased funding for public education, workforce development and addressing infrastructure issues.[1][3] He was endorsed by Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick and Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, along with a number of Harrisburg, Steelton and county officials.[4] In the election he faced off against Keystone candidate David Kocur. He defeated Kocur with 11,563 votes or 70.5% of the electorate to Kocur's 4,838 votes or 29.5% of the electorate.[5][6]

Madsen took office at the opening of the Pennsylvania house on January 2, 2023.[7]

Election Results

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PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 104
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dave Madsen 11,563 70.5
Keystone David Kocur 4,838 29.5
Margin of victory 6,725 41   38.2
Turnout 16,401 100

References

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  1. ^ a b c Binda, Lawrance. "Harrisburg City Councilor Dave Madsen declares bid for PA House seat". theburgnews.com. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Dave Madsen". vote-usa.org. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  3. ^ "HD 104 - Dave Madsen". www.conservationpa.org. Conservation Voters of PA. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  4. ^ Murphy, Jan. "Harrisburg city councilman to seek state House seat". www.pennlive.com. Patriot news. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  5. ^ Urie, Daniel. "Democrat defeats Keystone Party candidate to pick up longtime Republican held seat". www.pennlive.com. Patriot News. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  6. ^ "2022 Pennsylvania State House - District 104 Election Results". www.jsonline.com. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Dave Madsen". www.legis.state.pa.us. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved 4 January 2023.