Rob Teplitz
Rob Teplitz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – November 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey Piccola |
| Succeeded by | John DiSanto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1970 Miami, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Randi Teplitz |
| Children | Two |
| Residence | Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Franklin & Marshall College (B.A.) Cornell Law School (J.D.) |
Robert F. Teplitz (born December 20, 1970) is an American lawyer and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 15th district, based in the state capital of Harrisburg, from 2013 to 2016. He was the first Democrat to represent this district since 1941, and only the second Democrat to win the seat since 1875.
Early life and education
[edit]Teplitz was born December 20, 1970, in Miami, Florida. He was raised in Central Pennsylvania and graduated from Central Dauphin High School, Franklin & Marshall College and Cornell Law School.[1]
Career
[edit]Prior to being elected to the State Senate in 2012, Teplitz served as an adviser to Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner.[2] He was defeated by John DiSanto in the 2016 election. After his term expired, he accepted a job as a policy adviser to the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pennsylvania Senate - Rob Teplitz Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ Wenner, David (6 November 2012). "Election results: Democrat Rob Teplitz defeats John McNally III in 15th District state Senate race". The Patriot-News. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ Field, Nick (8 December 2016). "SD-15: Teplitz Secures Job After Defeat". PoliticsPA. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
External links
[edit]- State Senator Rob Teplitz official caucus website
- Pennsylvania Senate: Rob Teplitz (D) official PA Senate website
- Rob Teplitz for State Senate campaign website
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