Eric Epstein

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Eric Epstein
Known for RockTheCapitol

Eric Epstein is a former teacher, college professor, state Senate candidate, self-employed consultant, government reform activist, radio host and nuclear watchdog from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1] He is best known as

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[edit] 2004 Senate Election

In 2004, Epstein challenged State Senator Jeffrey Piccola for Pennsylvania's 15th senatorial district.

Pennsylvania Senate, District 15: Results 2004[2]
Year Democrat Votes Pct Republican Votes Pct
2004 Eric Epstein 44,653 38.9% Jeffrey Piccola 70,058 61.1%

[edit] Rock the Capital

Eric Epstein at an anti-pay raise rally in front of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Eric Epstein at an anti-pay raise rally in front of the Pennsylvania Capitol

In 2005, after members of the state legislature voted themselves a pay raise during a midnight session, Epstein created RockTheCapitol, a nonprofit, nonpartisan voter education organization.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Eric Epstein's one-man show - Pennsyltucky Politics
  2. ^ 2004 General Election. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.

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