Nicholas "Nick" Miccarelli III (born June 10, 1982) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 162nd legislative district until January 2019.
Nicholas Miccarelli III | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 162nd district | |
| In office January 6, 2009[1] – January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald C. Raymond |
| Succeeded by | David Delloso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1982 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Ridley Park, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States ArmyPennsylvania Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1999–present |
| Rank |  Staff sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
After his election in 2008, Miccarelli was deployed to Iraq with his Pennsylvania National Guard Unit in February 2009 and took leave from the Pennsylvania General Assembly for the duration of his deployment.[2] In December 2009, Miccarelli returned to the House upon completion of his tour in Iraq.[3]
He was re-elected to his second term in November 2010, and to his third term in November 2012. He did not run for re-election in 2018.
Political
editState representative
editHe served as the chief of staff to Representative Ron Raymond[4] and declared as a candidate after Raymond announced that he would retire from the House after the 2008 elections.
In his first race, Miccarelli faced Democrat John Defrancisco, a Delaware County union leader,[4] gaining the endorsement of the United Auto Workers Local 1069 where Defrancisco once served as union president.[4] In the general election, Miccarelli was victorious, taking 57.5% of the vote.[5]
Shortly after the race, Miccarelli was informed that his unit in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard was deploying to Iraq. Miccarelli deployed in February 2009 and currently serves with Rep. Scott Perry who was also called to active duty.[6]
Miccarelli is prohibited by law from voting or conducting legislative business while on duty.[7] This restriction led the leader of the Delaware County Democratic Party to ask for Miccarelli's resignation as he will be unable to serve his constituents for half of his first term in office.[8]
Miccarelli has said that he would not resign and that the leaders of both the Democratic and Republican caucuses in the House were supportive of him and Rep. Scott Perry.[7]
In 2010, Miccarelli faced Scott MacNeil, a Democratic Sharon Hill Borough councilman, in his re-election campaign.[9] Miccarelli was re-elected on November 2, 2010, defeating challenger Scott MacNeil. by 6,822 votes.[10]
He did not run for re-election in 2018.
Sexual assault scandal
editOn February 28, 2018, The Philadelphia Inquirer published an extensive report detailing the allegations of multiple women that Miccarelli had sexually and physically assaulted them on multiple occasions spanning six years.[11] House leaders launched an inquiry into these allegations.[11][12] His party's leaders the next day called upon Miccarelli to step down and Miccarelli was stripped of his security privileges at the capital.[13]
References
edit- ^ "SESSION OF 2009 – 193D OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2009-01-06.
- ^ "News from the Pennsylvania General Assembly". York Daily Record from The Associated Press. 2009-02-03. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Done with war duty, Nick's back in game". Delaware County Times. January 10, 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- ^ a b c Joelle Farrell (2008-11-03). "Delaware County: GOP facing new challenges". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "2008 Pennsylvania General Election Results". Pennsylvania Secretary of State. 2008-11-04. Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ Mark Scolforo (2008-12-31). "2 Pa. House members will soon ship out for Iraq". Pottstown Mercury from The Associated Press. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b Paul Luce (2009-01-07). "N ewest state representative gets ovation from both sides". Delaware County Daily and Sunday Times. Archived from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Dan Hirschhorn (2008-12-17). "DelCo Dem chairman says Miccarelli, bound for Iraq, should resign state House seat". PolitickerPA.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Miccarelli, MacNeil seek 162nd District post". Delaware County Daily Times. October 15, 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- ^ "Election 2010: Miccarelli headed for second term in 162 District". Delaware County Daily Times. November 3, 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Rep. Nick Miccarelli accused of abusive behavior and sexual misconduct". February 28, 2018.
- ^ Knudsen, Paula and Bumsted, Brad. "Safe House?" Scranton, Pennsylvania: The Sunday Times, April 1, 2018, p. A9 (subscription required).
- ^ "Pa. House leaders: Rep. Miccarelli should resign over misconduct claims". March 1, 2018.