Jerry Knowles

Jerome P. Knowles (born July 30, 1948) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 124th legislative district.[1] He was first elected in a special election in May, 2009 to fill the vacancy left by Dave Argall who was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate to succeed the late Senator James J. Rhoades. He defeated his Democratic opponent, Bill Mackey, with more than 70% of the vote.

Jerry Knowles
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 124th district
Assumed office
May 19, 2009
Preceded byDave Argall
Personal details
Born (1948-07-30) July 30, 1948
Coaldale, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Lorraine
ResidenceTamaqua, Pennsylvania

Prior to his election to the state House, Knowles served as councilman and mayor of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and later a Schuylkill County commissioner.

On 5/29/2020 Rep. Jerry Knowles yelled from the Floor while Rep. Brian Simms was speaking to the entire House to call him a “little girl!”

Political Positions

Knowles does not support legalizing adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania, calling it a "dangerous and illegal drug". He also does not support lessening the criminal penalties of cannabis possession. [2]

References
  1. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=1193&body=H
  2. "Wolf's Call to Legalize Marijuana is Wrong, Says Knowles | PA State Rep. Jerry Knowles". www.repknowles.com.
  • State.pa.us, Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Jerry Knowles official PA House website


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