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Frank Pallone
From Ballotpedia
| Frank Pallone | ||
 | ||
| U.S. House, New Jersey, District 6 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 3, 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 19 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 3, 1992 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey District 3 | ||
| 1988-1993 | ||
| New Jersey State Senate | ||
| 1983-1988 | ||
| Long Branch City Council | ||
| 1982-1988 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Middlebury College | |
| Master's | Tufts University | |
| J.D. | Rutgers University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 30, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Long Branch, New Jersey | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Pallone is a "moderate Democratic leader".[1]
Biography
Pallone was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He earned a B.A. from Middlebury College in 1973, a M.A. from Tufts University in 1974, and a J.D. from Rutgers University in 1978.[2]
Career
After earning his degrees, Pallone practiced law privately before being entering public office in 1982.[3]
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2011-2012
Pallone serves on the following committees:[4]
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Subcommittee on Health (Chairman)
- Subcommittee on the Environment and Economy
- Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
- Natural Resources Committee
- Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs
Issues
Political positions
Percentage voting with party
November 2011
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Frank Pallone voted with the Democratic Party 94.1% of the time, which ranked 41st among the 192 House Democratic members in November 2011.[5]
Sponsored legislation
Elections
2012
Pallone is running for re-election in 2012.[6] He is unchallenged in the Democratic primary and will face the winner of the Republican primary, Ernesto Cullari or Anna Little.
2010
On November 2, 2010, Pallone was re-elected to the United States House for a fifth term. He defeated Anna C. Little (R), Jack Freudenheim (Independent), and Karen Anne Zaletel (Green Tea Patriots).[7]
| United States House, New Jersey General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Frank Pallone Incumbent |
54.7% | 81,933 | |
| Republican | Anna C. Little | 43.7% | 65,413 | |
| Independent | Jack Freudenheim | 0.9% | 1,299 | |
| Green Tea Patriots | Karen Anne Zaletel | 0.7% | 1,017 | |
| Total Votes | 149,662 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
| U.S. House, New Jersey, 2010 - Frank Pallone Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $2,235,780 |
| Total Spent | $2,573,747 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $486,065 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $478,485 |
| Top contributors to Frank Pallone's campaign committee | |
| Leon Medical Centers | $31,200 |
| Saker Holdings | $22,600 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | $19,500 |
| Interpublic Group | $19,350 |
| Vestar Capital Partners | $14,700 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Health Professionals | $407,351 |
| Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | $167,200 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $148,450 |
| Lobbyists | $110,870 |
| Hospitals/Nursing Homes | $80,725 |
Recent news
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Personal
Pallone married the former Sarah Hospodor in 1992. They have three children, daughters Rose Marie and Celeste Teresa, and a son, Frank Andrew.[9]
External links
- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. official U.S. House site
- Frank Pallone for U.S. Congress official campaign site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Congressional profile at GovTrack.us
- Congressional profile at OpenCongress.org
- Financial information at OpenSecrets.org
- Staff salaries, trips and personal finance at LegiStorm.com
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Facebook
- Profile at Twitter
References
- ↑ Gov Track "Pallone" Accessed May 16, 2012
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress "PALLONE, Frank, Jr., (1951 - )"
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress "PALLONE, Frank, Jr., (1951 - )"
- ↑ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., Representing the People of the 6th District of New Jersey "About Me"
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections "2012 Official List of Candidates for House of Representatives," April 17, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ Open Secrets "Frank Pallone 2010 Election Data," Accessed November 28, 2011
- ↑ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., Representing the People of the 6th District of New Jersey "About Me"
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bernard J. Dwyer | U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey District 6 1993-Present | Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by James J. Howard | U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey District 3 1988-1993 | Succeeded by Jim Saxton |
| Preceded by ' | New Jersey Senate 1983-1988 | Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by ' | Long Branch City Council 1982-1988 | Succeeded by ' |
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