Robert W. Mercuri (born 1981)[1] is an American politician. He has served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2021, representing District 28. He was the Republican nominee in the 2024 election for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district.
Rob Mercuri | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Turzai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert W. Mercuri[1] 1981 (age 42–43) Franklin, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) University of Massachusetts, Amherst (MBA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Early life and career
editMercuri was raised in West Deer Township and attended Deer Lakes High School, graduating in 2000. He subsequently graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2004. His West Point class of 2004 classmates include U.S. representatives John James, Pat Ryan, and Wesley Hunt. Following West Point he was deployed to Iraq. Upon completing his military service, Mercuri enrolled in night classes offered by the University of Massachusetts Amherst and worked for two accounting firms in New York City. He returned to Pennsylvania when hired by PNC Financial Services. With his wife, Kelsey, Mercuri owns a small business located in Wexford.[2][3]
Political career
editAfter incumbent representative Mike Turzai of House District 28 announced that he would not run for reelection in 2020, Mercuri won a Republican Party primary against Michael Heckmann and Libby Blackburn, with Turzai's endorsement.[2][4] Mercuri defeated Emily Skopov in the 2020 general election.[5] He won reelection in 2022, defeating Democratic nominee Alison Duncan. [6][7]
Committee assignments
edit2024 U.S. House campaign
editOn August 15, 2023, Mercuri declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district, currently held by Democrat Chris Deluzio.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b "Robert W. Mercuri". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Moore, Daniel (31 May 2020). "Political upstarts compete in Republican primary for Turzai seat, long held by Harrisburg heavyweight". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ LaRussa, Tony (6 October 2020). "2 political newcomers squaring off to fill vacant state House 28th District seat". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ Panizzi, Tawnya (3 June 2020). "Rob Mercuri in line for GOP nod to seek House Speaker Mike Turzai's seat". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ Smeltz, Adam (4 November 2020). "Pa. GOP on course to bolster state House majority, AP tracking shows". Pittsburgn Post-Gazette. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Meet the candidates for Pa. House District 28: Alison Duncan vs. Rob Mercuri". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 24, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Schneider, Sarah (October 3, 2022). "Pennsylvania State House 28th District: A guide to the 2022 general election and candidates". WESA. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Representative Robert W. Mercuri". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ Deto, Ryan (2023-08-15). "State Rep. Rob Mercuri announces run for Congress in 17th District". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved 2023-08-15.