Jamie L. Flick (born c. 1961[1]) is an American politician and businessman who represents the 83rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2023 as a member of the Republican Party.
Jamie Flick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Wheeland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1961 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Pennsylvania College of Technology (AS) |
| Alma mater | Jersey Shore Area High School |
| Website | repflick.com |
Early life
editFlick was born in Pennsylvania,[1] growing up on his family's farm in Lycoming County.[2][3] He graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1979.[4] Flick earned an associate degree in software engineering from the Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1981.[5][1]
Career
editA businessman from South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Flick became a co-owner of the Australian baseball team the Sydney Blue Sox in 2018.[6] Prior to his run for Pennsylvania State Representative, Flick owned and managed Susquehanna Software, a software company located in Williamsport.[1][3]
In 2022, Flick ran to represent the open 83rd District seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[3] He defeated fellow Republican Ann Kaufman in the primary election and won the general election unopposed.[5][7][8]
In 2023, Flick was the lone Republican co-sponsor on a bill to recognize same-sex marriage at the state level.[9]
Flick currently sits on the State House's Children & Youth, Government Oversight, and Human Services Committees.[4]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Flick | 4,146 | 50.95 | |
| Republican | Ann Kaufman | 3,975 | 48.85 | |
| Write-in | 16 | 0.20 | ||
| Total votes | 8,137 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Flick | 16,835 | 93.83 | |
| Write-in | 1,107 | 6.17 | ||
| Total votes | 17,942 | 100.00 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Jamie Flick". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "About Jamie". PA State Rep. Jamie Flick. PA House Republican Caucus. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ a b c Keating, Chris (May 9, 2022). "Two candidates for State 83rd House District". WNEP-TV. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Representative Jamie L. Flick". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ a b Maroney, Mark (November 9, 2022). "Flick, Hamm greet voters, speak on immediate plans". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ Maroney, Mark (August 10, 2018). "City businessman co-owner of Aussie ball team". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Election Summary Report GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION UNION COUNTY, PA MAY 17, 2022" (PDF). Union County, Pennsylvania. June 7, 2022. p. 2. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "Official Results May 17, 2022 General Primary Lycoming County" (PDF). Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. May 24, 2022. p. 14. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ Sweitzer, Justin; Cann, Harrison (April 14, 2023). "Marriage equality measure gets a bipartisan backing with new bill; Dems give a renewed push for the Fairness Act". City & State Pennsylvania. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Election Summary Report UNION COUNTY, PA GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2022 RESULTS Official" (PDF). Union County, Pennsylvania. November 21, 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 23, 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Official Results November 8, 2022 General Election Lycoming County" (PDF). Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. November 23, 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.