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Former Rep. Allyson Schwartz

D Pennsylvania, 13th (2005-2015) Ran for Other Office

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Summary

SCHWARTZ, Allyson Y., a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Queens, Queens County, N.Y., October 3, 1948; graduated from the Calhoun School, New York, N.Y., 1966; B.A., Simmons College, Boston, Mass., 1970; M.S.W., Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pa., 1972; health care executive; member of the Pennsylvania state senate, 1991-2004; unsuccessful candidate for nomination for the United States Senate in 2000; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Ninth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2005-present).

Biographical

  • Full Name: Allyson Young Schwartz
  • Gender: Female Female
  • Pronunciation: A-lih-suhn shworts
  • Date of Birth: Oct. 3, 1948 (age: 75)
  • Place of Birth: New York, N.Y.
  • Religion: Jewish
  • Hometown: New York, N.Y.
  • Place of Residence: Jenkintown, Pa.
  • Occupation: Health care director
Family:
Married: David Schwartz cardiologist

2 children: Daniel , Jordan

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:
State Legislature Offices:

Election Results

  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Allyson Young Schwartz, 69.09%
    Democrat
    Joseph James Rooney, 30.91%
    Republican
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Allyson Young Schwartz, 56.34%
    Democrat
    Carson Dee Adcock, 43.66%
    Republican
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Allyson Young Schwartz, 62.79%
    Democrat
    Marina Kats, 34.53%
    Republican
    John P Mcdermott, 2.67%
    Constitution
  • 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)
    13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Allyson Young Schwartz, 66.13%
    Democrat
    Raj Peter Bhakta, 33.87%
    Republican
  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Allyson Young Schwartz, 55.74%
    Democrat
    Melissa Brown, 41.28%
    Republican
    John P Mcdermott, 1.72%
    Constitution
    Chuck Moulton, 1.25%
    Libertarian

Employment History

Awards

Official Signature

Official signature

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2010 (Amendment), 2009, 2008, 2007, 2007 (Amendment), 2006, 2005
Extension Letter: 2015
Stock transaction: 12/06/2013
Termination: 2015
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $59,416.70
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Staff Salaries Paid:

Caught Our Eye

  • Ex-chief back to Hill as Rep. Lamb's #1

    Posted by Keturah Hetrick on April 16, 2018
    Four days into his term, Rep. Conor Lamb's (D-Pa.) staff roster boasts one lone aide — his chief of staff, who returns to the Hill from a Pennsylvania public affairs gig. read more
  • Health-care alliance adds ex-Hill aide

    Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Aug. 15, 2017
    The National Coalition on Health Care added a former Hill staffer to its lobbying roster. read more
  • Rep. Schwartz's staff jumps ship

    Posted by Nate Hoffman on Nov. 19, 2014
    Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-Pa.) is not the only one in her office currently looking for a new job - her legislative staffers are as well. read more
  • Posted by Daimon Eklund on July 19, 2012
    Quarterly lobbying filings show a steady flow of people moving through the revolving door from Capitol Hill to K Street, but at least one staffer made the opposite trip. read more