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David G. Argall
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 29th district
Incumbent
Assumed office  March 17, 2009
Preceded by	James J. Rhoades
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 124th district
In office January 1, 1985 – March 17, 2009
Preceded by	William K. Klingaman, Sr.
Succeeded by	Jerry Knowles
Republican Whip of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office 2004 – 2008
Preceded by	Samuel H. Smith
Succeeded by	Mike Turzai
Born	November 21, 1958(1958-11-21) West Chester, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Beth Argall
Children	AJ and Elise
Residence	Rush Township, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Lycoming College Penn State Harrisburg
Occupation	Teacher
Religion	United Methodist
Website	www.daveargall.com

David G. Argall is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, elected in a special election on March 3, 2009 following the death of fellow Republican James J. Rhoades. He was previously a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives where he was first elected to the House in 1984 and served as Republican Whip from 2004 to 2008.

Contents 1 Career 2 Personal 3 Controversy 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Career

Argall previously was chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, a position that led him to being named to the 2003 "The Pennsylvania Report Power 75" list of influential figures in Pennsylvania politics.^[1] He was elected to serve as the Republican Whip in 2004 and again in 2006.^[2]

Argall did not running for re-election to the post of Minority Whip in order to run for the State Senate seat from the 29th district which was vacated by the death and posthumous re-election of Senator James Rhoades. ^[3][4] He was elected to the seat over his Democratic opponent, Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Steven Lukach, by a margin of 62% to 38%.^[5]

[edit] Personal

Argall earned a bachelor's degree in political science and international studies from Lycoming College and a master's degree in American studies at Penn State Harrisburg. In May 2006, he earned his Ph.D. in public administration from Penn State. Argall currently serves as a part-time instructor at Penn State Schuylkill.^[2]

[edit] Controversy

In July 2005, a group of representatives, pushed by John Perzel, wrote and passed a controversial payraise for themselves. However, public outcry was huge and the raise was repealed. Dave Argall refused to donate the money back to the state treasury, claiming it has been donated to the United Way. ^[6]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Pennsylvania Senate: David G. Argall official PA Senate profile
• State Senator Dave Argall official Caucus website

• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart

Pennsylvania State Senate
Preceded by James J. Rhoades	Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 29th District 2009–present	Succeeded by Incumbent
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Preceded by William K. Klingaman, Sr.	Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 124th District 1985–2009	Succeeded by Jerry Knowles
Party political offices
Preceded by Samuel H. Smith	Republican Whip of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2004–2008	Succeeded by Mike Turzai

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