Jason Silvis | |
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Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 55th district | |
In office January 5, 2021 –November 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Petrarca |
Succeeded by | Jill N. Cooper |
Personal details | |
Born | Pennsylvania,United States |
Political party | Republican |
Website | Official website |
Jason Silvis is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,representing the 55th district in parts of Westmoreland County,Armstrong County,and Indiana County during the 2021 and 2022 legislative sessions. [1]
Born in Pennsylvania,Silvis graduated from Kiski Area High School in 1994 and subsequently pursued business studies at Penn State New Kensington. [1]
A stunt coordinator and performer in the film industry for twenty-two years,Silvis was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2020,representing the 55th district,which includes parts of Westmoreland County,Armstrong County,and Indiana County. [1] He defeated incumbent Democratic representative Joseph Petrarca with 52.3% of the vote in the November general election. [2]
He was unsuccessful in his 2022 bid for reelection. [1] [3] [4]
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