Jeffrey H. Olsommer[2] is an American businessman and politician who is currently the representative for the 139th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Jeffrey Olsommer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 139th district | |
| Assumed office May 21, 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | Joe Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelli L. Fantauzzo |
| Residence(s) | Sterling Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | East Stroudsburg University (B.S.) |
| Alma mater | Western Wayne High School |
Career
editAfter Pennsylvania State Representative Joe Adams announced his retirement, Olsommer announced his candidacy in the 2024 election to replace Adams.[3] On February 9, 2024, Adams resigned before his term concluded, trigging a special election. The Republican Parties of Pike and Wayne Counties chose Olsommer to be the party's nominee in the April 23 special election.[4] He defeated Democratic candidate Robin Skibber in the election.[5] Olsommer was previously the chairman of the Sterling Township Board of Supervisors and co-owned an insurance agency.[3][4][6] On the same day as the special election, Olsommer also won the Republican primary election to face Skibber once again in the general election.[7]
Political positions
editOlsommer supports "defending the sanctity of human life,"[3] but opposes changing Pennsylvania's abortion laws. He supports voter ID;[8] his first action as a state representative was signing a discharge petition that would force a vote on a voter ID amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution.[1]
Personal life
editOlsommer is a lifelong resident of Wayne County, Pennsylvania.[3] He is a graduate of Western Wayne High School and has a bachelor of science degree in political science from East Stroudsburg University. Olsommer lives in Sterling Township with his wife, Kelli L. Fantauzzo.[9][3]
References
edit- ^ a b Becker, Peter (May 22, 2024). "New 139th District Rep. Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) sworn in after special election". Tri-County Independent. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Candidate Information - Olsommer, Jeffrey H". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Becker, Peter (February 1, 2024). "Sterling Township supervisor announces run for 139th District". Tri-County Independent. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ a b Krawczeniuk, Borys (February 29, 2024). "Republicans choose Jeffrey Olsommer as state 139th House District special election candidate". WVIA News. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Olsommer wins 139th PA House District special election | 2024 Election Results". WNEP-TV. April 23, 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Olsommer-Clarke Insurance Group ranks top five for performance". Tri-County Independent. March 27, 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Lockwood, Jim (April 24, 2024). "Republican Olsommer defeats Democrat Skibber in special election to fill unexpired term in 139th state House District". The Times-Tribune. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Ulrich, Steve (April 8, 2024). "PA House Primary Preview: HD-139". PoliticsPA. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Representative Jeff Olsommer". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
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