Pat Harkins

Patrick J. Harkins
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2007[1]
Preceded by Linda Bebko-Jones
Personal details
Born December 22, 1963 (1963-12-22) (age 48)
Erie, Pennsylvania
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Michelle Harkins
Children Matthew, Patrick, and Barbara
Residence Erie, Pennsylvania
Alma mater Mercyhurst College
Penn State Erie
Website www.patharkins.com

Patrick J. "Pat" Harkins (born December 22, 1963) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for 1st District and was elected in 2006.

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Personal

Harkins grew up in Erie, attending Memorial High School. He attended vo-tech while in high school, earning an electronics certification. 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. He also served as judge of elections in Erie County, Pennsylvania[2]

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. [3] 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. [4][5] Harkins is currently the secretary of the Education Committee. He is also a member of the Labor, Liquor Control, and Children & Youth Committees.

References

  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1". LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/HJ/2007/0/20070102.PDF. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
  2. ^ "Rep. Patrick Harkins Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. http://www.pahouse.com/harkins/bio.asp. Retrieved 2008-11-15. 
  3. ^ Guerriero, John (2008-02-29). "Dispute over petitions ended Bebko-Jones' career". Erie Times-News. http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080229/NEWS02/802290453. Retrieved 2008-02-29. 
  4. ^ "2006 General Primary - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=20&OfficeID=13. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
  5. ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=24&OfficeID=13. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 

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Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Preceded by
Linda Bebko-Jones		 Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 1st District
2007–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent