Jerry Knowles
Jerry Knowles | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 124th district | |
Assumed office May 19, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Dave Argall |
Personal details | |
Born |
Coaldale, Pennsylvania | July 30, 1948
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Lorraine |
Residence | Tamaqua, Pennsylvania |
Jerome P. Knowles (born July 30, 1948) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 124th legislative district.[1] He was first elected in a special election in May, 2009 to fill the vacancy left by Dave Argall who was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate to succeed the late Senator James J. Rhoades. He defeated his Democratic opponent, Bill Mackey, with more than 70% of the vote.
Prior to his election to the state House, Knowles served as councilman and mayor of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and later a Schuylkill County commissioner.
References
External links
- State.pa.us, Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Jerry Knowles official PA House website
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