Dave Madsen

Dave Madsen
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 104th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023 (2023-01-03)
Preceded by	Sue Helm (redistricting)
Harrisburg City Councilman
In office January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02) – January 3, 2023 (2023-01-03)
Personal details
Born	1987 (age 37–38)
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Dave Madsen is an American politician who is currently the representative for Pennsylvania's 104th District. He had previously served as a member of the Harrisburg City Council for five years starting in 2017.[1]

Political career

Harrisburg City Council

Before being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Madsen served as a member of the Harrisburg City Council for five years starting in 2017 as a Democrat. During his time as councilmen, Madsen fostered community outreach and worked as the AFL–CIO community services and education director. He was also the chair of the council’s public works committee.[1]

Pennsylvania's 104th District

Madsen announced he would run for Pennsylvania's 104th District as a Democrat which saw its longtime incumbent Republican Representative Sue Helm retire, as well as being redistricted to include Harrisburg.[2] He ran on a campaign calling for increased funding for public education, workforce development and addressing infrastructure issues.[1][3] He was endorsed by Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick and Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, along with a number of Harrisburg, Steelton and county officials.[4] In the election he faced off against Keystone candidate David Kocur. He defeated Kocur with 11,563 votes or 70.5% of the electorate to Kocur's 4,838 votes or 29.5% of the electorate.[5][6]

Madsen took office at the opening of the Pennsylvania house on January 2, 2023.[7]

Election Results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 104

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Dave Madsen	11,563	70.5
	Keystone	David Kocur	4,838	29.5
Margin of victory			6,725	41	38.2
Turnout			16,401	100

References

1. Binda, Lawrance. "Harrisburg City Councilor Dave Madsen declares bid for PA House seat". theburgnews.com. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
2. "Dave Madsen". vote-usa.org. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
3. "HD 104 - Dave Madsen". www.conservationpa.org. Conservation Voters of PA. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
4. Murphy, Jan. "Harrisburg city councilman to seek state House seat". www.pennlive.com. Patriot news. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
5. Urie, Daniel. "Democrat defeats Keystone Party candidate to pick up longtime Republican held seat". www.pennlive.com. Patriot News. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
6. "2022 Pennsylvania State House - District 104 Election Results". www.jsonline.com. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
7. "Dave Madsen". www.legis.state.pa.us. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved 4 January 2023.