Robert Merski | |
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Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 2nd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Florindo Fabrizio |
Personal details | |
Born | Erie,Pennsylvania,U.S. | May 14,1975
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Mercyhurst University Wilkes University |
Profession | Educator |
Robert Merski (born May 14,1975) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,representing the 2nd district.
Merski was born and grew up in Erie,Pennsylvania. He attended Cathedral Preparatory School and graduated from Mercyhurst University with a degree in education. He later received a master's degree from Wilkes University and worked as a social studies teacher for the Erie City School District. [1] Merski's father,Robert Gary Merski,previously served as the Sheriff of Erie County [2] .
Merski previously served on the Erie City Council for seven years. In 2018,he took a leave of absence from with the Erie City School District to run for the 2nd District seat after the incumbent,Florindo Fabrizio,announced he would not be running for reelection due to a terminal cancer diagnosis. [1] Endorsed by Fabrizio before his death,Merski won the Democratic primary over two other candidates by securing 47% of the vote and went on to beat Republican Tim Kuzma in the general election after receiving 65% of the vote. [3] [4]