John Rafferty Jr. (born February 7, 1953) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who had represented the 44th District from 2003 to 2019. He was the Republican nominee for Attorney General of Pennsylvania in 2016 but was defeated by Democrat Josh Shapiro. In 2018, he was defeated for re-election by Democrat Katie Muth.
Rafferty Jr. represented Pennsylvania's 44th senatorial district which includes parts of Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties. He was re-elected for a fourth term in the Senate in November 2014. Rafferty served as the Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.
Rafferty earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, his master's degree from Beaver College, and his J.D. degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law . ^ The Martindale-Hubbell law directory - Google Books. 1996.
John Rafferty won re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, John Rafferty raised a total of $341,531.
Incumbent John Rafferty advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 44 on May 15, 2018.
Katie Muth advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 44 on May 15, 2018.
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John Rafferty is a litigator who focuses his practice on civil and business litigation matters. His extensive trial experience includes his work at the Chester County District Attorney’s office where, as an Assistant District Attorney, he managed multiple cases from investigation through trial, prosecuting serious criminal matters, including homicides and assaults. While serving as a Litigation Partner, John regularly sits as an arbitrator for the Chester County Court of Common Pleas and is available to mediate cases through the Chester County Bar Association.
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