John DiSanto
John DiSanto | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 15th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Rob Teplitz |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Maria DiSanto |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | American University |
John DiSanto is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senator for the 15th district since 2017. His district is based in the state capital of Harrisburg.
Early life and education[]
DiSanto was born in Harrisburg area and graduated from Central Dauphin High School. He received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Urban Planning from American University.[1]
Career[]
Before his election to the State Senate in 2016, DiSanto was president of a construction and development company.[2][3] He defeated Rob Teplitz in a heated contest for the 15th district.[4]
Committee Assignments[]
- Banking & Insurance, Chair[5]
- Urban Affairs & Housing, Vice Chair[5]
- Education[5]
- Labor & Industry[5]
- Transportation[5]
References[]
- ^ "Pennsylvania State Senate - John DiSanto Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ Mattera, Julianne (April 27, 2016). "Central Pa. developer wins close race for GOP state Senate nomination". Harrisburg Patriot-News. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "State Legislative Races Open Thread". PoliticsPA. November 9, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ Murphy, Jan. "Challenger John DiSanto upsets incumbent Rob Teplitz to claim senate seat". www.pennlive.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Senator John DiSanto". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
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Categories:
- 21st-century American politicians
- American University alumni
- Living people
- Pennsylvania state senators
- Pennsylvania Republicans
- Politicians from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State Senator stubs