Josh Shapiro
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 153rd district |
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| In office 2005 – present |
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| Born | June 20, 1973 Kansas City, Missouri |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lori |
| Residence | Abington, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | University of Rochester, Georgetown University |
| Occupation | attorney |
| Religion | Jewish |
Josh Shapiro is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He currently serves as Deputy Speaker in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 153rd Legislative District since 2005. His district includes portions of Montgomery County in Upper Dublin and Abington Townships.
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[edit] Personal
Shapiro graduated from the University of Rochester and received his law degree from Georgetown University. He lives in Abington with his wife and two children.
Shapiro was formerly Chief of Staff to Congressman Joe Hoeffel.
[edit] Political career
In 2004, Shapiro ran for the seat held by Ellen Bard, who had run unsuccessfully for Congress. His GOP opponent was Jon D. Fox, who represented Montgomery County in Congress from 1995-1999. Shapiro defeated Fox in November with 54% of the vote. [1]
He won re-election against lesser known Lou Guerra, taking 76% of the vote. [2]
In 2007, Shapiro was named Deputy Speaker by incoming Speaker Dennis M. O'Brien after Shapiro helped broker a deal to bring him into office. [3] [4]
In the 2008 Primary Election, Shapiro ran uncontested on the Democratic side and additionally he won a write-in campaign on the Republican side to ensure that he will be running against himself in the general elections on November 4, 2008. [5]
[edit] References
- ^ Pennsylvania General Election Results, Pennsylvania Department of State, 11/2/04
- ^ Pennsylvania General Election Results, Pennsylvania Department of State, 11/7/06
- ^ Benjamin Wallace, Politics: Cleaning House, Philadelphia Magazine, December 2007
- ^ Tom Waring, House speaker pays a visit to CORA, Northeast Times, 2/1/07
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[edit] External links
- Josh Shapiro State Representative official website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Josh Shapiro, Jr. official PA House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Josh Shapiro (PA) profile
- Follow the Money - Josh Shapiro
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Josh Shapiro profile
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