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John I. Kane
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 9th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2021 (2021-01-05)
Preceded by Tom Killion
Personal details
Born (1960-11-12) November 12, 1960 (age 63)
Political party Democratic
SpouseLori
Children4
Residence Birmingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Occupation Plumber
ProfessionBusiness Manager of Plumbers Union Local #690
Website Campaign website

John Ignatius Kane Sr. (born November 12, 1960) is an American politician and trade union leader. He is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 9th District since 2021.

Kane trained as a plumber, stating that learning a trade gave his life direction. He later became the Business Manager of the Philadelphia Plumbers Local 690. [1] Kane ran for state senate in 2014, against Thomas J. McGarrigle.

He defeated Brett Burman in the Democratic primary for the 9th district on June 2, 2020. [2] He won the November 2020 general election over incumbent Republican Tom Killion, receiving 52% of the vote compared to Killion's 48%. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Labor leader Kane eyes Dem nod to challenge Killion". Delaware County Daily Times. October 3, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Mahon, Ed (November 6, 2020). "Biden may win Pennsylvania, but Democrats fell in races across the state — and the infighting has begun". Spotlight PA. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "2020 Presidential Election Results in Chester County". My Chester County. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

John I. Kane
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 9th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2021 (2021-01-05)
Preceded by Tom Killion
Personal details
Born (1960-11-12) November 12, 1960 (age 63)
Political party Democratic
SpouseLori
Children4
Residence Birmingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Occupation Plumber
ProfessionBusiness Manager of Plumbers Union Local #690
Website Campaign website

John Ignatius Kane Sr. (born November 12, 1960) is an American politician and trade union leader. He is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 9th District since 2021.

Kane trained as a plumber, stating that learning a trade gave his life direction. He later became the Business Manager of the Philadelphia Plumbers Local 690. [1] Kane ran for state senate in 2014, against Thomas J. McGarrigle.

He defeated Brett Burman in the Democratic primary for the 9th district on June 2, 2020. [2] He won the November 2020 general election over incumbent Republican Tom Killion, receiving 52% of the vote compared to Killion's 48%. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Labor leader Kane eyes Dem nod to challenge Killion". Delaware County Daily Times. October 3, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Mahon, Ed (November 6, 2020). "Biden may win Pennsylvania, but Democrats fell in races across the state — and the infighting has begun". Spotlight PA. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "2020 Presidential Election Results in Chester County". My Chester County. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.



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