Robert Merski
{{short description|American politician}}
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| name = Robert Merski
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| state_house = Pennsylvania
| district = 2nd
| term_start = {{start date|2019|1|1}}
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| predecessor = Florindo Fabrizio
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| party = Democratic
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|5|14}}
| birth_place = Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| alma_mater = Mercyhurst University
Wilkes University
| profession = Educator
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Robert Merski (born {{Date|05/14/1975|MDY}}) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district.
Personal
Merski was born and grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania. He attended Cathedral Preparatory School and graduated from Mercyhurst University with a degree in education. He later received a master's degree from Wilkes University and worked as a social studies teacher for the Erie City School District. Merski's father, Robert Merski Sr., previously served as the Sheriff of Erie County.
Political career
Merski previously served on the Erie City Council for seven years. In 2018, he took a leave of absence from with the Erie City School District to run for the 2nd District seat after the incumbent, Florindo Fabrizio, announced he would not be running for reelection due to a terminal cancer diagnosis.{{cite web|url=https://www.goerie.com/news/20181230/eries-merski-prepares-for-1st-year-as-state-legislator|title=Erie's Merski prepares for 1st year as state legislator|first=Matthew|last=Rink|work=Erie Times-News|date=December 30, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2019}} Endorsed by Fabrizio before his death, Merski won the Democratic primary over two other candidates by securing 47% of the vote and went on to beat Republican Tim Kuzma in the general election after receiving 65% of the vote.{{cite web|url=https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/bob-merski-declares-victory-in-2nd-district-democratic-race/|title=Bob Merski declares victory in 2nd District Democratic Race|website=YourErie.com|date=May 16, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/39432834/merski-wins-race-for-second-district-general-assembly|title=Bob Merski Wins Race for Second District General Assembly|website=ErieNewsNow.com|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2019}}
Committee assignments
- Game & Fisheries{{Cite web|title=Representative Robert E. Merski|url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/House_bio.cfm?id=1822|access-date=2022-01-14|website=The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.|language=English}}
- Gaming Oversight
- Insurance
- Urban Affairs
References
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External links
- [https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1822 Pennsylvania House of Representatives bio]
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Category:Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Category:Politicians from Erie, Pennsylvania
Category:Mercyhurst University alumni
Category:Wilkes University alumni
Category:21st-century members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly
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