Paul Takac | |
|---|---|
| Member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives from the82nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John D. Hershey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1965 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Regan W. |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A.) Southern Methodist University (M.A.) Maryland University of Integrative Health (M.S.) |
| Alma mater | Orchard Park High School |
Paul R. Takac Jr.[1] (bornc. 1965[2]) is an American politician who is currently aDemocratic member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the82nd District since 2023.
Takac and his sister were born into a family where both their mother and father were employed. When he was 10 years old, Takac's mother died of cancer, and his father subsequently lost his job and struggled with addiction. Through his father's disability pension, Takac was able to get an education.[3]
Takac graduated fromOrchard Park High School in 1983. He earned aBachelor of Arts degree fromState University of New York at Buffalo in 1987 and aMaster of Arts fromSouthern Methodist University in 1991. Takac earned an M.S. degree fromMaryland University of Integrative Health in 2018.[2]
Takac worked forApple Inc. for over twenty years prior to serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Prior to his run forPennsylvania State Representative, Takac was a member of theCollege Township Council. His term started in January 2020.[4] He also chaired the Spring Creek Watershed Commission and the Centre Region Council of Government's Public Safety Committee.[5]
In2022, Takac ran for the newlyredrawn82nd District. The race was seen as competitive, but Takac ultimately won, defeatingRepublican candidate Justin Behrens.[4][2]
For over twenty years,[5] Takac and his wife, Regan W.,[6] have lived inHappy Valley, Pennsylvania, where they raised their three children.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Stilson | 1,810 | 25.50 | |
| Democratic | Paul Takac | 1,714 | 24.15 | |
| Democratic/Republican | D. Richard Francke | 1,794 | 25.28 | |
| Republican | Steven J. Lyncha | 1,074 | 15.13 | |
| No Affiliation | Dustin E. Best | 690 | 9.72 | |
| Write-in | 15 | 0.21 | ||
| Total votes | 7,097 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Takac | 12,739 | 56.18 | |
| Republican | Justin V. Behrens | 9,870 | 43.53 | |
| Write-in | 67 | 0.30 | ||
| Total votes | 22,676 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Takac (incumbent) | 16,558 | 53.70 | |
| Republican | Therese Hollen | 14,221 | 46.12 | |
| Write-in | 56 | 0.18 | ||
| Total votes | 30,835 | 100.00 | ||
