John I. Kane

John I. Kane DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 9

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John I. KaneDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 9
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John Ignatius Kane Sr. (born November 12, 1960) is an American politician and trade union leader. He is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 9th District since 2021. Kane trained as a plumber, stating that learning a trade gave his life direction. He later became the Business Manager of the Philadelphia Plumbers Local 690. Kane ran for state senate in 2014, against Thomas J. McGarrigle. He defeated Brett Burman in the Democratic primary for the 9th district on June 2, 2020. He won the November 2020 general election over incumbent Republican Tom Killion, receiving 52% of the vote compared to Killion's 48%.

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Past Positions1 - 7 of 7
Senator
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senate
2021 - Current
Board Member
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
2012 - 2020
Business Manager
Plumbers Union Local 690
2007 - 2017
Organizer
Plumbers Union Local 690
1999 - 2003
Licensed Master Plumber
1990 - Current
Apprentice
Plumbers Union Local 690
1979 - 1983
Vice President
Philadelphia Council American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Other Experience1 - 9 of 9
Advisory Committee Member
Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership
Board Member
Livengrin Foundation
Executive Board Member
Maritime Port Council of Philadelphia
Executive Board Member
Philadelphia Building Trades Council
Member
United Association Travel Card Committee
Member
Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish
Member
United Association Plumbing Services and Plumbing Council Committee
Former Chair
Communications & Technology Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Senate
Former Member
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senate
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