Pat Harkins

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Patrick J. Harkins
Pat Harkins
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
2007
Preceded by Linda Bebko-Jones
Born December 22, 1963 (1963-12-22) (age 44)
Erie, Pennsylvania Flag of Pennsylvania
Political party Democratic
Spouse Michelle Harkins
Children Matthew, Patrick, and Barbara
Residence Erie, Pennsylvania
Religion Roman Catholic
Website www.patharkins.com

Patrick J. "Pat" Harkins (born December 22, 1963) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 1st District since 2007.

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[edit] Personal

Harkins grew up in Erie, attending Memorial High School. He attended vo-tech while in high school, earning an electronics certification. Harkins later earned a business degree from Mercyhurst College. For 23 years, Harkins worked as a driver for UPS. He also became active in the local Teamsters Union and served as president of the Sacred Heart School Board.

[edit] Political

Harkins was first elected in 2006. The district opened up when Rep. Linda Bebko-Jones retired following a challenge to the validity of her petition signatures. [1] He won a three-way primary election over Democrats Michael Skrzypczak and Dennis Iaquinta and went on to defeat Republican Christine Pontoriero with 75% of the vote. [2]

Harkins is currently the secretary of the Education Committee. He is also a member of the Labor, Liquor Control, and Children & Youth Committees.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Guerriero, John. "Dispute over petitions ended Bebko-Jones' career", Erie Times-News, 2008-02-29. Retrieved on 2008-02-29. 
  2. ^ Pennsylvania Department of State, Election Returns, November 2006 General Election

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