2010 Gubernatorial Election
On November 2, 2010, Pennsylvanians will elect a new Governor to a four year term. Current Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell is constitutionally term-limited and thus cannot seek a third term in office. Democrat Dan Onorato and Republican Tom Corbett will face off in the General Election.
Dan Onorato
Democrat
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| Running Mate |
State Representative Scott Conklin (D-Centre) |
| Current Occupation |
Allegheny County Executive (2003-present) |
| Political Experience |
Allegheny County Controller (1999-2003)
Pittsburgh City Council (1991-1999) |
| Other Experience |
Other Private sector employment
CPA |
| Education |
JD, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Graduate, Penn State University |
| Family |
Married to Shelly, 3 children |
| On the Issues |
Click here for Onorato's views on business issues |
Notable Endorsements
(not comprehensive) |
Congressman Patrick Murphy
Congressman Mike Doyle
PSEA
Statewide Conference of Teamsters
United Steelworkers
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, 32 BJ, & Workers United Pennsylvania Joint Board
Tom Knox - Businessman & former candidate for governor
State Senator Daylin Leach
State Senator Andy Dinniman
State Representative Mike Gerber - Chair of the HDCC
Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski
Easton Mayor Salvatore J. Panto, Jr.
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| Campaign Website |
www.voteonorato.com |
| Campaign Contact Information |
Friends of Dan Onorato
P.O. Box 23205
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Pittsburgh Headquarters 310 Grant Street, Suite 1702
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-5678
Philadelphia Headquarters 1937 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 821-VOTE
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Tom Corbett
Republican
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| Running Mate |
Bucks County Commissioner Jim Cawley |
| Current Occupation |
Pennsylvania Attorney General (2004-present) |
| Political Experience |
Pennsylvania Attorney General (1995-1996) |
| Other Experience |
U.S. Attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania
Attorney, Private Practice
Member, President Ronald Reagan's National Drug Task Force
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania
Assistant District Attorney, Allegheny County |
| Education |
JD, St. Mary's University Law School, San Antonio, TX
BA, Lebanon Valley College |
| Family |
Married to Susan, 2 children |
| On the Issues |
Click here for Corbett's views on business issues |
Notable Endorsements
(not comprehensive) |
Governor Tom Ridge
Governor Dick Thornburgh
Governor Mark Schweiker
Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum
PEG PAC
PA State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police
Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta
Lycoming County Republican Committee
Click here for the full list.
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| Campaign Website |
www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com
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| Campaign Contact Information |
Tom Corbett for Governor
P.O. Box 1145
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 238-4009 |
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