Peter Kostmayer

Peter H. Kostmayer

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 27, 1946 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Peter Kostmayer holds a B.A. from Columbia University and has a background in journalism and public service. He served as a press secretary and deputy press secretary in state government before being elected to Congress, where he was re-elected multiple times. Kostmayer later transitioned to environmental leadership roles, serving as the Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency and President of Zero Population Growth.

Political Ideas

Peter Kostmayer's political identity is marked by a unique blend of environmental stewardship and population control advocacy, as evidenced by his roles at the EPA and Zero Population Growth. His strategic approach often reveals an unexpected alignment with industrial interests on environmental regulations, showcasing an ideologically agile stance. Kostmayer's rhetorical style tends to frame complex issues in terms of sustainability and long-term viability, prompting deeper consideration of how these factors interplay with economic and social policies.

Campaigns
1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th District

45.70% of vote

Loss

Winner: Jim Greenwood

1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th District

56.60% of vote

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th District

56.80% of vote

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th District

55.00% of vote

Win
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th District

50.90% of vote

Win
1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th District

50.30% of vote

Win
1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th District

48.70% of vote

Loss

Winner: James Coyne III

1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th District

61.10% of vote

Win
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th District

49.50% of vote

Win