Dave Argall

David G. Argall
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 29th district
Incumbent
Assumed office March 17, 2009
Preceded by	James J. Rhoades
Republican Whip of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office Jauuary 4, 2005 – November 30, 2008
Preceded by	Brett Feese
Succeeded by	Mike Turzai
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 124th district
In office January 1, 1985 – March 17, 2009
Preceded by	William Klingaman, Sr.
Succeeded by	Jerry Knowles
Personal details
Born	November 21, 1958 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, Ph.D. (born November 21, 1958) 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. Argall lost the 17th Congressional District election in 2010 after challenging incumbent Congressman Tim Holden. Eisenhower Fellowships selected David Argall as a USA Fellow in 1998.

Early life, education and career

As an Eagle Scout, 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.^[1] The name Argall is of Cornish origin.^[2]

Pennsylvania Legislature

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.^[3] He was elected to serve as the Republican Whip in 2004 and again in 2006.^[1]

Argall did not run 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.^[4][5] He was elected to the seat over his Democratic opponent, Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Steven Lukach, by a margin of 62% to 38%.^[6]

2010 U.S. Congressional campaign

On January 11, 2010, Argall announced his intention to challenge incumbent Democratic Congressman Tim Holden in the November elections. On November 2, 2010, Argall's 95,000 votes weren't enough as he lost for the first time in his political career, falling to Holden's 118,486 votes.

References

1. "Representative David Argall's Profile". Retrieved 2008-09-11.
2. http://www.gould.com.au/Cornish-Family-Names-p/thp009.htm
3. "The PA Report "Power 75" List" (PDF). Pennsylvania Report. Capital Growth, Inc. January 31, 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-02.
4. "2009 Special Election for the 29th Senatorial District". Commonwealth of PA – Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004.
5. Mary E. Young (2008-11-11). "State Rep. David Argall to abandon GOP leadership post while seeking Senate seat". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 08-11-11. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
6. Argall victory gives Republicans new pride

External links

• David G. Argall official Pennsylvania State Senate site
• Senator Dave Argall official constituency site
• Dave Argall for U.S. Congress official campaign site
• Profile at Project Vote Smart
• Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
• Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org