Mark Alfred Longietti[3] (born January 16, 1964) is an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District from 2007 to 2022.
Mark Longietti | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 2, 2007[1] – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Michael C. Gruitza |
| Succeeded by | Parke Wentling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1964 Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tina[2] |
| Education | Westminster College (BA) Boston College (JD) |
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Early life and education
editLongietti was born on January 16, 1964, in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Sharpsville Area High School in 1981. In 1985, Longiette graduated summa cum laude from Westminster College with a bachelor of arts in economics and political science. He earned his juris doctor from Boston College Law School in 1988.[3]
Legal career
editLongietti previously clerked for the president judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, Pennsylvania.[4] He began practicing law in 1989, specializing in municipal law. Longietti served as solicitor for Mercer County, Sharon City School District, Sharpsville Area School District, Reynolds School District, Findley Township, and Delaware Township.[5]
Political career
editLongietti was first elected to the Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee in 1994. He attended the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Democratic National Convention as both a delegate and an alternate delegate.[4]
In 2006, Longietti was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District. He was continuously reelected until retiring in 2022.[3] During his tenure, Longietti served as ranking member on the House Education Committee.[6]
Following his retirement from the State House, Longietti was hired by the city of Hermitage in a newly-created position as director of business and community development.[6]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic/Republican | Mark Longietti | 17,756 | 99.52 | |
| Write-in | 85 | 0.48 | ||
| Total votes | 17,841 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic/Republican | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | 25,941 | 99.49 | |
| Write-in | 133 | 0.51 | ||
| Total votes | 26,074 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic/Republican | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | 16,884 | 99.49 | |
| Write-in | 86 | 0.51 | ||
| Total votes | 16,970 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic/Republican | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | 24,586 | 99.48 | |
| Write-in | 128 | 0.52 | ||
| Total votes | 24,714 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic/Republican | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | 14,930 | 99.24 | |
| Write-in | 114 | 0.76 | ||
| Total votes | 15,044 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic/Republican | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | 27,497 | 99.55 | |
| Write-in | 125 | 0.45 | ||
| Total votes | 27,622 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic/Republican | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | 21,573 | 99.32 | |
| Write-in | 147 | 0.68 | ||
| Total votes | 21,720 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic/Republican | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | 28,282 | 97.84 | |
| Write-in | 625 | 2.16 | ||
| Total votes | 28,907 | 100.00 | ||
References
edit- ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ Dye, David L. (March 24, 2023). "Constituents show their love for Longietti". The Sharon Herald. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Mark A. Longietti". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Rep. Mark A. Longietti". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on May 28, 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Mark A. Longietti". Brouse McDowell. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ a b Dye, David L. (November 23, 2022). "Mark Longietti appointed to new Hermitage position". Yahoo! Finance. The Sharon Herald. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "General Election November 7, 2006". Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 16, 2006. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "General Election November 4, 2008". Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 25, 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "General Election November 2, 2010". Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 24, 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "General Election November 6, 2012". Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 19, 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "General Election November 4, 2014". Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 17, 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "General Election November 8, 2016". Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 22, 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "General Election November 6, 2018". Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 26, 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "General Election November 3, 2020" (PDF). Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 19, 2020. p. 4. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
External links
edit- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Mark Longietti official PA House website
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Mark A. Longietti official Party website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Mark Longietti
- 2006 campaign contributions
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