Pat Harkins
Patrick J. Harkins | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
Assumed office December 1, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Linda Bebko-Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | Mercyhurst College | December 22, 1963
Website | Official website |
Patrick J. Harkins (born December 22, 1963) is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for 1st District and was elected in 2006.
Early life and education
Harkins grew up in
Career
Harkins was first elected in
In the primary of 2016 Harkins faced no opposition, in the general election on November 8. 2016 Harkins won reelection to his sixth term defeating William Edward Crotty by 76% to 22%. Harkins was sworn in for his sixth term on January 3, 2017.[2][3]
Committee assignments
Personal life
Harkins served as a board member on the Sacred Heart School Board for six years, and served as board president for three of those six years. Harkins and his wife Michelle founded the Reservoir Dogs neighborhood crime watch organization in their neighborhood. He also served as judge of elections in Erie County, Pennsylvania.[5]
References
- ^ Guerriero, John (2008-02-29). "Dispute over petitions ended Bebko-Jones' career". Erie Times-News. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^ "2006 General Primary - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ a b c "Representative Patrick J. Harkins". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ "Rep. Patrick Harkins Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
External links
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus – Pat Harkins - official caucus website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives – Pat Harkins - official PA House website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money – Pat Harkins' 2006 campaign contributions