Jim Prokopiak (born c. 1974[2]) is an American politician who is currently the representative for the 140th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Jim Prokopiak | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 140th district | |
| Assumed office March 18, 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | John Galloway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1974 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gail Humphrey |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Levittown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | West Chester University (B.A.) Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D) |
| Alma mater | Upper Moreland High School |
Political career
editFrom 2002 to 2009, Prokopiak served as a supervisor in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.[2] In 2006, he ran to represent the 140th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,[3] losing the Democratic primary to John Galloway.[4] Prokopiak was elected to the Pennsbury School Board in 2021.[5] After Galloway resigned in December 2023 to assume a local judicial office, Prokopiak forwarded his name to the Bucks County Democratic Party to be considered for the party's nomination in the successive special election. Out of a field of three candidates,[2][6] Prokopiak was unanimously chosen by the party's executive board.[2] He defeated Republican candidate Candace Cabanas in the February 2024 special election.[7]
Political positions
editProkopiak is pro-choice and supports codifying abortion rights into the Pennsylvania Constitution. He also supports the right to health. Prokopiak opposes school voucher programs and instead supports more consistent funding for public schools.[8] He supports legalizing marijuana and raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.[9]
Personal life
editProkopiak graduated from Upper Moreland High School in 1992. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science from West Chester University in 1996 and a juris doctor degree from Temple University School of Law in 2000. Prokopiak and his wife, Gail Humphrey,[10] have three children and reside in Levittown, Pennsylvania.[11]
References
edit- ^ Sofield, Tom (March 19, 2024). "Jim Prokopiak Sworn In As State Representative For 140th Legislative District". LevittownNow.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d Ulrich, Steve (December 20, 2023). "HD-140: Prokopiak Earns Democratic Nomination For Special Election". PoliticsPA. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ McGoldrick, Gillian (February 5, 2024). "A Lower Bucks special election will determine control of the Pa. House". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "2006 General Primary Bucks". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Sofield, Tom (November 29, 2023). "Pennsbury School Board Member Announces Bid For State House Seat". LevittownNow.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Cole, John (November 30, 2023). "Prokopiak becomes third candidate to announce a bid for for[sic] Galloway's House seat". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Caruso, Stephen (February 13, 2024). "Democrats maintain control of Pennsylvania House after Bucks County special election". Spotlight PA. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Ulrich, Steve (January 30, 2024). "HD-140: Another Make or Break Special Election in the PA State House". PoliticsPA. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ Cooper, Kenny (February 12, 2024). "Another special election: Jim Prokopiak, Candace Cabanas contend for Pa. 140th state House seat in Bucks County". WHYY-FM. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Representative Jim Prokopiak". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Stein, Linda (December 26, 2023). "Bucks County Democrats Tap Jim Prokopiak for Race to Replace Galloway". The Daily Item. Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Retrieved 1 January 2024.