William Russell Robinson

William Russell Robinson
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 19th district
In office
January 3, 1989[1] – November 30, 2002[2]
Preceded by K. Leroy Irvis
Succeeded by Jake Wheatley
Constituency Part of Allegheny County
Personal details
Born (1942-02-05) February 5, 1942
Political party Democratic
Children 2 children
Residence Pittsburgh
Alma mater The Ohio State University
Duquesne University

William Russell "Bill" Robinson is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Robinson is a 1960 graduate of Schenley High School.[3] He earned a degree in political science from The Ohio State University in 1964 and a master's degree in political science from Duquesne University in 1972.[3] He served as a member of the Pittsburgh City Council.[4]

He was first elected to represent the 19th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1988.[3] He was defeated in the 2002 Democratic primary by Jake Wheatley, a staffer for Pittsburgh City Councilman Sala Udin, a Robinson rival.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "SESSION OF 1989 – 173RD OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1989-01-03.
  2. ↑ Per Article II, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, the legislative session ended on November 30, 2002
  3. 1 2 3 "William Russell Robinson (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2002-04-09.
  4. ↑ "Representative William Russel Robinson". Official Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2002-01-05.
  5. ↑ O'Toole, James (2002-03-11). "Allegheny County Dems make endorsements". Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
  6. ↑ "2002 General Primary – Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA – Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004.


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