Eric Roe
| Eric Roe | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 158th district | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | L. Chris Ross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1987 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | American University |
| Website | http://www.ericroe.org |
Eric Roe (born October 15, 1987) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has represented the 158th district since 2017.
Roe is the son of QVC host Mary Beth Roe. He graduated from American University with a bachelor's degree in political science in 2010 and also has a master's degree in public policy from University College London. He served at the Republican National Committee in Washington from 2009 to 2011 and was a staffer for Michael Steele. Roe and his wife, Alice, both volunteer with Chester County Women’s Services. He worked as an administrative assistant until 2017.[1]
In April 2016, he won a write-in primary for state representative.[2] In October, the Chairman of the Chester County Democratic Party filed voter fraud charges against Roe claiming he did not meet the residency requirements, as he leased an apartment in Washington, D.C. as recently as 2013.[3] In the 2016 election, he received 17,617 votes or 53.2% of the vote, defeating Susan Rzucidlo.[4]
References
- ↑ Rellahan, Michael (December 15, 2015). "West Goshen man seeks endorsement for 158th seat". Daily Local News. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ↑ Rellahan, Michael (April 27, 2016). "Roe is apparent winner in 158th write-in contest". Daily Local News. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ↑ McGann, Mike (October 27, 2016). "Democrats charge Roe with voter fraud over residency". Unionville Times. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ↑ "Pennsylvania 158th District State House Results: Eric Roe Wins". New York Times. August 1, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
