Joseph Preston Jr. (born May 28, 1947) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 24th District, elected in 1982.
Joseph Preston Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 4, 1983 – 2013 | |
| Preceded by | William W. Pendleton |
| Succeeded by | Ed Gainey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1947 Vandergrift, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Odelfa Preston |
| Residence | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Preston was unseated in 2012 by former aide Ed Gainey, who won the 2012 primary against Preston.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Ed Gainey Wins Over Longtime State Rep. Joseph Preston". 25 April 2012.
External links
edit- http://foresthills-regentsquare.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/ed-gainey-wins-over-longtime-state-rep-joseph-preston
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives – Joseph Preston Jr. official PA House website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money – Joseph Preston Jr.
 | This article about a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |