Leanne Krueger
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Leanne Krueger
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161
Tenure
2015 - Present
Term ends
2026
Years in position
9
Compensation
Elections and appointments
Contact
Leanne Krueger (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 161. She assumed office on August 25, 2015. Her current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Krueger (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 161. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Krueger was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Krueger was assigned to the following committees:
- House Labor & Industry Committee
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
2019-2020
Krueger was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Government and Financial Oversight
- House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
- House Labor & Industry Committee, Secretary
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Labor & Industry |
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Krueger in this election.
2022
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Campaign finance
2018
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
2016
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| During the 2016 election cycle Krueger was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama |
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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 Leanne Krueger defeated Patti Rodgers Morrisette in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Leanne Krueger Incumbent |
50.83% | 18,218 | |
| Republican | Patti Rodgers Morrisette | 49.17% | 17,621 | |
| Total Votes | 35,839 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State |
Incumbent Leanne Krueger ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 161 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Leanne Krueger Incumbent (unopposed) |
Patti Rodgers Morrisette ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 161 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Patti Rodgers Morrisette (unopposed) |
2015
A special election for the position of Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161 was called for August 4. Candidates were nominated by parties rather than chosen in primaries.[5]
The seat was vacant following Joe Hackett's (R) decision to explore a return to the District Attorney's Criminal Investigation Division.[6]
Leanne Krueger (D) defeated Paul Mullen (R) and Lisa Esler (R, write-in) in the special election.[7][8]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 161, Special Election, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Leanne Krueger |
52.9% | 4,791 | |
| Republican | Paul Mullen | 47.1% | 4,268 | |
| Total Votes | 9,059 |
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 Joe Hackett was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Leanne Krueger was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Hackett defeated Krueger-Braneky in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Joe Hackett Incumbent |
55.9% | 12,916 | |
| Democratic | Leanne Krueger | 44.1% | 10,176 | |
| Total Votes | 23,092 |
Endorsements
In 2014, Krueger's endorsements included the following:[12]
- American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 89
- Plumbers Union Local 690
- Represent! PA PAC
- Pennsylvania League of Conservation Voters
- Equality Pennsylvania
- Sierra Club
- Planned Parenthood
- Pennsylvania National Organization for Women (PA NOW)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Leanne Krueger did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Leanne Krueger did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Leanne Krueger did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Krueger's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[13]
Why I'm Running:
- Excerpt: "After 15 years working in community and economic development, I am tired of seeing small businesses struggle while large corporations get special treatment in Harrisburg. As a mother, I am concerned about the future of our public schools. Governor Corbett cut $1 billion in education funding, yet refuses to charge the Marcellus Shale gas drillers their fair share of taxes and fees. I am ready for change in Harrisburg."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 2 to November 14.
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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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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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Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ abc27.com, "Special election set for 87th House seat," accessed May 14, 2015
- ↑ philly.com, "Pa. state Rep. Hackett to resign," accessed April 3, 2015
- ↑ delcotimes.com, "Dems tap Krueger-Braneky again to run in 161st special election," accessed June 10, 2015
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "161st Legislative Special Election," accessed August 5, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Leanne for PA, "Endorsements," accessed September 12, 2014
- ↑ Leanne for PA, "Main page," accessed September 12, 2014
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Joanna McClinton
Majority Leader:Kerry Benninghoff
Minority Leader:Jesse Topper
Representatives
Democratic Party (101)
Republican Party (101)
Vacancies (1)
