Thomas W. Blackwell
Encyclopedia
Thomas W. Blackwell was a Democratic
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
, representing the 190th
District since 2005. He and his wife live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
and have 4 children. He lost the 2008 primary election
and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Vanessa Brown
. He is the son of Lucien
and Jannine Blackwell
.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
, representing the 190th
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 190
The 190th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:* Philadelphia **Ward 04 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19 and 20],...
District since 2005. He and his wife live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
and have 4 children. He lost the 2008 primary election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2008
The 2008 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 4, 2008, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on April 22, 2008. The term of office for those elected in 2008 will run from January 6, 2009 until November 2010...
and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Vanessa Brown
Vanessa L. Brown
Vanessa L. Brown is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 190th District.-External links:* official PA House website* official Party website...
. He is the son of Lucien
Lucien E. Blackwell
Lucien Edward Blackwell was a United States Congressman who represented West Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County, Pennsylvania from 1991 to 1995. He was a Democrat.-Early life:...
and Jannine Blackwell
Jannie L. Blackwell
Jannie L. Blackwell is a Democratic Councilwoman representing the Third District on the City Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She has served since 1991...
.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Thomas W. Blackwell official PA House profile (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Representative Thomas W. Blackwell official caucus website (archived)
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...