{{Short description|33rd Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania}} {{About|the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania|his grandfather and U.S. Representative|Michael J. Stack}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Mike Stack | image = Liet. Gov. Michael Stack.jpg | alt = Official portrait, 2015 | caption = Official portrait, 2015 | office = 33rd [[Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania]] | governor = [[Tom Wolf]] | term_start = January 20, 2015 | term_end = January 15, 2019 | predecessor = [[Jim Cawley]] | successor = [[John Fetterman]] | state_senate1 = Pennsylvania State | district1 = [[Pennsylvania Senate, District 5|5th]] | term_start1 = January 2, 2001 | term_end1 = January 20, 2015 | predecessor1 = [[Frank A. Salvatore|Frank Salvatore]] | successor1 = [[John Sabatina]] | birth_name = Michael Joseph Stack III | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|6|5}} | birth_place = [[Washington, D.C.]], U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] | spouse = Tonya Stack | relatives = [[Michael J. Stack]] (grandfather) | education = [[La Salle University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[Villanova University]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]]) | allegiance = {{flag|United States}} | branch = {{army|United States}} | service_years = 2008–present | unit = [[Judge Advocate General's Corps, United States Army|Army Judge Advocate General's Corps]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Training Ground |url=http://www.philadelphiabar.org/WebObjects/PBAReadOnly.woa/Contents/WebServerResources/CMSResources/PLS08_trainingground.pdf |publisher=The Philadelphia Lawyer |date=Summer 2008}}</ref> }} '''Michael Joseph Stack III''' (born June 5, 1963) is an American attorney and former politician who served as the 33rd [[Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania|lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania]] from 2015 to 2019. A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], he previously served as a member of the [[Pennsylvania State Senate]] for the [[Pennsylvania Senate, District 5|5th district]] from 2001 to 2015. Stack is the first lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania to be denied renomination, being defeated by then-Mayor [[John Fetterman]].
==Early life and education== Stack was born in [[Washington, D.C.]] He graduated from [[La Salle College High School]], [[La Salle University|LaSalle University]] in 1987 and [[Villanova University School of Law]] in 1992.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pennsylvania State Senate - Michael J Stack, III Biography |url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=5523&body=S |website=www.legis.state.pa.us |accessdate=14 February 2019}}</ref>
Stack attended [[the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School]] at the [[University of Virginia]] and entered the [[United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://philadelphiabar.org/?pg=PhiladelphiaLawyerSummer08|title=Training Ground|newspaper=Philadelphia Bar Association|access-date=2022-07-11}}</ref>
==Career== [[File:Mike Stack 2009.jpg|thumb|Stack as a state senator in 2009]]
===State senate career=== Stack served in the Pennsylvania Senate from 2001 until 2015. In 2009, Stack was Democratic leader of Philadelphia's 58th ward.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seventy.org/Downloads/2009_Citizen's_Guide.pdf |title=2009 Citizen's Guide |accessdate=2009-12-21 |last=Committee of Seventy |author-link=Committee of Seventy |date=2009-12-21 |publisher=The Committee of Seventy, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090419063456/http://seventy.org/Downloads/2009_Citizen%27s_Guide.pdf |archivedate=2009-04-19 }}</ref>
===Lieutenant governor term=== He was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania in the [[Pennsylvania lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2014|2014 election]], running with Democratic gubernatorial nominee [[Tom Wolf]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Foster|first=Brittany|title=Lt. Gov.: Stack Wins Big|url=http://www.politicspa.com/lt-gov-stack-wins-big/58097/|accessdate=21 May 2014|newspaper=PoliticsPA|date=20 May 2014}}</ref> The Wolf/Stack ticket defeated the Republican [[Tom Corbett]]/[[Jim Cawley]] ticket in the [[Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 2014|2014 gubernatorial election]]. Stack took the oath of office January 20, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lavender|first1=Paige|title=Pennsylvania Governor Election Results: Tom Wolf Defeats Incumbent Tom Corbett|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/04/pennsylvania-governor-election-results_n_5974022.html|accessdate=5 November 2014|agency=Huffington Post|date=4 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NBC News Projects: PA's Corbett Ousted by Democrat Tom Wolf|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/nbc-news-projects-pas-corbett-ousted-democrat-tom-wolf-n241396|accessdate=5 November 2014|agency=NBC News|date=4 November 2014}}</ref> While serving as lieutenant governor, Stack had a high-profile falling out with governor [[Tom Wolf]], owing in part to Stack's alleged mistreatment of staff and a difference in management styles with Wolf.<ref name=fallingout>{{cite web|title=Your guide to who's running for Pa. lieutenant governor — and why you should care|publisher=The York Daily Record|year=2018|url=https://www.ydr.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/05/08/pa-lieutenant-governor-election-whos-running-why-you-should-care/589891002/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512162555/https://www.ydr.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/05/08/pa-lieutenant-governor-election-whos-running-why-you-should-care/589891002/?from=new-cookie|archive-date=May 12, 2018}}</ref>
On May 15, 2018, Stack lost the state Democratic primary for lieutenant governor to [[Braddock, Pennsylvania|Braddock]] Mayor [[John Fetterman]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/05/15/us/elections/results-pennsylvania-primary-elections.html|title=Pennsylvania Primary Election Results|last=Almukhtar|first=Sarah|date=2018-05-15|work=The New York Times|access-date=2018-05-16|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> placing fourth overall.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mcall.com/news/elections/mc-nws-pennsylvania-lieutenant-governor-mike-stack-20180515-story.html|title=John Fetterman takes historic win over incumbent lieutenant governor Mike Stack|last=McGoldrick|first=Gillian|work=themorningcall.com|access-date=2018-05-16|language=en-US}}</ref> Stack is the only lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania to lose his renomination bid.
Stack ran briefly for a [[Philadelphia City Council]] at-large position, though withdrew in March 2019 after drawing a poor ballot position. His spokesman said Stack would continue to consider other opportunities for public service.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.politicspa.com/stack-ends-bid-for-philly-city-council/90766/ |title=Stack Ends Bid for Philly City Council |website=PoliticsPA |date=March 27, 2019 |first=John |last=Cole |access-date=October 31, 2019 }}</ref>
===Subsequent career=== Following his withdrawal from the city council race, Stack moved to California, where he was operating as of January 2020 as a comedian under the name "Mikey Stacks".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/clout/mike-stack-pennsylvania-lieutenant-governor-california-stand-up-comedy-20200123.html|title=The former lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania is now doing stand-up comedy in California as 'Mikey Stacks'|website=The Philadelphia Inquirer|last1=Brennan|first1=Chris|date=January 23, 2020|accessdate=February 4, 2021}}</ref> Stack's routine involves self-deprecating jokes about his nickname "Mikey", as well as jokes around his mother's cooking, [[Donald Trump]], [[Opioid use disorder]] and teenage suicide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://billypenn.com/2020/01/23/former-pa-lt-gov-mike-stack-hits-hollywood-with-new-standup-comedy-act/|title=Former PA Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hits Hollywood with new standup comedy act|website=Billy Penn|last1=Marin|first1=Max|date=January 23, 2020|accessdate=February 2, 2021}}</ref>
In August 2021, Stack appeared on the [[AWE (TV network)|AWE]] show ''Find Me a Luxury Home'', wherein he described himself as a lawyer seeking to purchase a $7 million home in [[Manhattan Beach, California]].<ref name=Hanker/> In October 2021, it was reported that Stack was contemplating a return to politics, considering a run in his old state senate district following incumbent senator [[John Sabatina]]'s announcement that he would not seek re-election.<ref name=Hanker>{{cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/clout/mike-stack-state-senate-john-dougherty-bill-mcswain-larry-krasner-chuck-peruto-20211008.html|title=Mike Stack is back and hankering for his old Northeast Philly seat in the Pa. Senate|website=The Philadelphia Inquirer|last1=Brennan|first1=Chris|last2=Roebuck|first2=Jeremy|date=October 8, 2021|accessdate=October 12, 2021}}</ref> In 2022, Stack said he might run for [[Mayor of Philadelphia]] as an independent in [[2023 Philadelphia mayoral election|2023]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/clout/clout-three-questions-mayor-2023-josh-shapiro-president-20221111.html | title=Three questions for every politician we could corner on Election Day | date=11 November 2022 }}</ref> In January 2023, Stack announced he was running for mayor.<ref name = stack>{{cite news |last1=Ulrich |first1=Steve |title=Mike Stack "Announces" Run For Philly Mayor |url=https://www.politicspa.com/mike-stack-announces-run-for-philly-mayor/117625/ |access-date=21 January 2023 |work=PoliticsPA |date=January 19, 2023}}</ref> In February 2023, he dropped out of the race.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/clout/mike-stack-mayor-philadelphia-comedy-acting-politics-20230221.html?outputType=default | title=Mike Stack leaves Philly voters wanting more | date=21 February 2023 }}</ref>
Stack appeared on the CBS game show [[Let’s Make a Deal]]; dressed as a Roman soldier and introducing himself as a former state senator from Pennsylvania and a retired Army captain. The episode aired on December 19, 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/2024/12/19/who-is-the-pennsylvania-senator-on-lets-make-a-deal-mike-stack-wayne-brady/77086097007/# | title=Former Pa. senator who zonked out on 'Let's Make a Deal' is also a disgraced Lt. Gov. | date=19 December 2024 }}</ref>
==Personal life== Stack's grandfather, [[Michael J. Stack]], was a U.S congressman from 1935 to 1939.
In 2002, he was named to the [[PoliticsPA]] list of best-dressed legislators.<ref name=bestdressedlegislators>{{cite web|title=Sy Snyder's Best Dressed Legislators |work=[[PoliticsPA]] |publisher=The Publius Group |year=2002 |url=http://www.politicspa.com/FEATURES/best_dressed.htm |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020803093934/http://www.politicspa.com/FEATURES/best_dressed.htm |archivedate=2002-08-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Electoral history== {{Election box begin no change|title=[[Pennsylvania Senate, District 5]], 1988}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Frank Salvatore (incumbent)|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=58,331|percentage=56.83}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Michael Stack III|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=44,308|percentage=43.17}}
{{Election box total no change|votes={{sum|58331|44308}}|percentage=100.00}} {{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Republican Party (United States)}} {{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=[[Pennsylvania Senate, District 5]], 1992}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Frank Salvatore (incumbent)|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=52,211|percentage=54.06}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Michael Stack III|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=44,362|percentage=45.94}}
{{Election box total no change|votes={{sum|52211|44362}}|percentage=100.00}} {{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Republican Party (United States)}} {{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=[[Pennsylvania Senate, District 5]], 2000}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Michael Stack III|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=46,980|percentage=52.55}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Frank Salvatore (incumbent)|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=42,416|percentage=47.45}} {{Election box total no change|votes={{sum|46980|42416}}|percentage=100.00}}{{Election box gain with party link no change|winner=Democratic Party (US)|loser=Republican Party (US)}} {{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=[[Pennsylvania Senate, District 5]], 2004}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Michael Stack III (incumbent)|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=66,844|percentage=65.74}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Sam Mirarchi|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=34,829|percentage=34.26}} {{Election box total no change|votes={{sum|66844|34829}}|percentage=100.00}}{{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Democratic Party (US)}} {{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=[[Pennsylvania Senate, District 5]], 2008}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Michael Stack III (incumbent)|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=71,141|percentage=71.97}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=John Farley|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=27,702|percentage=28.03}} {{Election box total no change|votes={{sum|71141|27702}}|percentage=100.00}}{{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Democratic Party (US)}} {{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=[[Pennsylvania Senate, District 5]], 2012}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Michael Stack III (incumbent)|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=65,587|percentage=71.65}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Michael Tomlinson|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=25,954|percentage=28.35}} {{Election box total no change|votes={{sum|65587|25954}}|percentage=100.00}}{{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Democratic Party (US)}} {{Election box end}} {{Election box begin no change|title=[[2014 Pennsylvania lieutenant gubernatorial election]], Democratic Primary}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Michael Stack III|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=351,627|percentage=46.79}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=[[Mark Critz]]|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=119,334|percentage=15.88}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Mark Smith|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=109,519|percentage=14.57}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Brad Koplinski|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=89,524|percentage=11.91}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=[[Brandon Neuman]]|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=81,438|percentage=10.84}} {{Election box total no change|votes=751,442|percentage=100.00}} {{Election box end}}{{Election box begin|title=2014 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionreturns.pa.gov/General/SummaryResults?ElectionID=41&ElectionType=G&IsActive=0|title=Pennsylvania Elections - Summary Results}}</ref>}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=[[Tom Wolf]]<br>Michael Stack III|votes=1,920,355|percentage=54.93%|change=+9.42%}} {{Election box candidate with party link|party=Republican Party (United States)|candidate=[[Tom Corbett]] (incumbent)<br>[[Jim Cawley]] (incumbent)|votes=1,575,511|percentage=45.07%|change=-9.42%}} {{Election box total|votes=3,495,866|percentage=100.00%|change=N/A}} {{Election box gain with party link no swing|winner=Democratic Party (United States)|loser=Republican Party (United States)}} {{Election box end}} {{Election box begin no change|title=[[2018 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election#Lieutenant Governor|2018 Pennsylvania lieutenant gubernatorial election]], Democratic Primary}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=[[John Fetterman]]|votes=288,229|percentage=38.0}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=Nina Ahmad|votes=182,309|percentage=23.8}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=Kathi Cozzone|votes=142,410|percentage=18.6}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=Mike Stack (incumbent)|votes=127,259|percentage=16.6}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=Ray Sosa|votes=27,427|percentage=3.6}} {{Election box total no change|votes=767,634|percentage=100.0}} {{Election box end}}
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== *[http://www.stackforpa.com/ Stack for PA] - official website *[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=47379 Project Vote Smart - Senator Michael J. 'Mike' Stack III (PA)] profile *''Follow the Money'' - Mike Stack **[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=88575 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=65065 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=16702 2002] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=49279 2000] campaign contributions
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