Leanne T. Krueger (born February 14, 1977) is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Democratic member for the Pennsylvania House of Representative, District 161 since 2015.

Leanne Krueger
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 161st district
Assumed office
August 25, 2015 [1]
Preceded byJoe Hackett
Personal details
Born (1977-02-14) February 14, 1977 (age 47)
North Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
ResidenceWallingford, Pennsylvania
Alma materRutgers University
Eastern University (MBA)

Early life and education

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Born in North Brunswick, New Jersey, Krueger graduated from North Brunswick High School in 1995.[2] She received her bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 1999 and a master's degree in business administration from Eastern University in 2003.[3] She served as the executive director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia between 2004 and 2013, where she worked with local businesses to promote their growth and environmentally conscious business practices. Krueger went on to work as the senior director for strategy and development for the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) in 2013.[4]

Political career

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Krueger ran for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seat in the 161st district in the 2014 elections, losing to incumbent Joe Hackett of the Republican Party.

Hackett resigned in 2015 and Krueger won the special election to fill the remainder of his term in August 2015.[5][6] She was sworn in on August 25.[7] She was reelected in 2016 and in 2018.[8] Krueger currently sits on the Appropriations, Environmental Resources & Energy, and Labor & Industry committees.[9]

Personal life

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Krueger is divorced.[citation needed] She lives in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, with her son, Wendell.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2015 - 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 61" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. August 25, 2015.
  2. ^ "Leanne Krueger". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "Swarthmore businesswoman announces campaign for 161st District in Pa. House". Daily Times. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  4. ^ "Leanne Krueger-Braneky". BALLE. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  5. ^ "Democrat Krueger-Braneky emerges victorious in 161st District". Daily Times. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  6. ^ "Democrat wins special election for state House seat in Delco". The Philadelphia Inquirer. August 5, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  7. ^ "Win by Krueger-Braneky reflects a shifting Delco". The Philadelphia Inquirer. August 6, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  8. ^ Carey, Kathleen E. "Krueger-Branekey wins 2nd term in 161st". The Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  9. ^ "Representative Leanne Krueger". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  10. ^ "Dems tap Krueger-Braneky again to run in 161st special election". Daily Times. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
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