Jesse Topper | |
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Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 78th district | |
Assumed office February 10, 2014 [1] | |
Preceded by | Dick Hess |
Personal details | |
Born | Bedford,Pennsylvania,U.S. | September 19,1981
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Bedford,Pennsylvania,U.S. |
Education | Frostburg State University (BA) |
Website | jessetopper www |
Jesse Willis Topper [2] (born September 19,1981) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 78th district since 2014.
Topper was born on September 19,1981,to John and Ruth Topper. [2] [1] He was home schooled,and graduated from Frostburg State University magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in music performance. [3] [2]
Topper won a special election on January 28,2014,to succeed Pennsylvania State Representative Dick Hess,who died during his term. [4] [5] He was reelect to four more consecutive terms. Prior to his election as a state representative,Topper served on the Bedford Borough Council for two years. [2]
Topper is fiscally and socially conservative. He is also pro-life and a "strong supporter" of the Second Amendment. [6] Topper opposes legalizing adult use cannabis in Pennsylvania. [7]
Topper is married to Christy Smith;the couple live in Bedford,Pennsylvania,and have two sons. [1] He previously served as a minister at a United Methodist Church in his hometown. [2]
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