Tim Burns (businessman)
Tim Burns | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Richard Burns April 14, 1968 Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Residence | Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Website | Tim Burns for Congress Tim Burns for Senate |
Timothy Richard Burns (born April 14, 1968) is an American businessman from the Commonwealth of
Early life, education and career
Burns was born in
In 1992, Burns co-founded TechRx, a
Political campaigns
2010, United States House, special
In April 2009, Burns announced his intention to seek the
Burns received endorsements from Sarah Palin, Dick Armey, and FreedomWorks, a Washington, D.C., conservative PAC run by Armey.[13] On Fox News's Hannity, Tucker Carlson said a Burns win in the district would be "a major upset for the Republicans".[14] However, Democratic nominee Mark Critz won, 52.6% to 45.1%.[15]
2010, United States House, general
Burns ran and lost again, although by a slimmer margin, to incumbent Mark Critz in the general election on November 2, 2010, with Rep. Critz garnering 51% of the vote over Burns's 49%.
2012, United States Senate
On October 12, 2011, Burns announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination to challenge
Personal life
Burns and his family reside in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania. He has two sons, Brock and Trent, and attends St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church in McMurray.[7]
References
- ^ "Election 2010 – Pennsylvania 12th District Special Election – Burns vs. Critz". RealClearPolitics. April 28, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
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- ^ a b Roarty, Alex (October 12, 2011). "Another Republican Jumps in Against Bob Casey". NationalJournal. Archived from the original on October 13, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
- ^ a b Gibson, Keegan. "Tim Burns Announces for Senate". PoliticsPA. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
- ^ a b Gibson, Keegan (February 2, 2012). "Burns Exits Senate Race". PoliticsPA. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Murtha's open Pa. seat gives GOP hope Kathy Kiely, USA Today. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
- ^ a b c Tim Burns profile Archived April 12, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Tim Burns Campaign site. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
- ^ Pittsburgh Business Times 05/31/2002 Atlanta company is buying TechRx
- ^ Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 3/12/2010 GOP picks nominee for Murtha's seat
- ^ Blake, Aaron (February 17, 2010). "Murtha special election added to May 18th primary schedule". The Hill. Retrieved March 8, 2010.
- ^ a b Reabuck, Sandra K. (March 1, 2010). "Parties set to make House picks". The Tribune-Democrat. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
- ^ "PA-12 Special Election Is Set", RealClearPolitics.com, March 12, 2010, [2]
- ^ FreedomWorks will endorse Tim Burns in Pennsylvania David Weigel, The Washington Post, April 21, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
- ^ "Inside the Race for Murtha's Seat", Hannity, April 26, 2010, Fox News, As Retrieved 27 April 2010
- ^ "2010 Special Election for the 12th Congressional District". Pennsylvania Department of State. Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- ^ Gibson, Keegan (January 26, 2012). "Burns for Congress Instead of Senate?". PoliticsPA. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ "Critz beats Altmire in 12th Congressional District". Ellwood City Ledger. April 25, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
External links
- Tim Burns for Senate official U.S. Senate campaign site (archived)
- Tim Burns for Congress official congressional campaign site (archived)
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org