Robert Merski | |
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| Member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives from the2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01) | |
| Preceded by | Florindo Fabrizio |
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| Born | (1975-05-14)May 14, 1975 (age 50) Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Mercyhurst University Wilkes University |
| Profession | Educator |
Robert Merski (born May 14, 1975) is aDemocratic member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the2nd district.
Merski was born and grew up inErie, Pennsylvania. He attendedCathedral Preparatory School and graduated fromMercyhurst University with a degree in education. He later received a master's degree fromWilkes University and worked as a social studies teacher for theErie City School District.[1] Merski's father, Robert Gary Merski, previously served as the Sheriff ofErie County.[2]
Merski previously served on the Erie City Council for seven years. In 2018, he took a leave of absence from with theErie City School District to run for the2nd District seat after the incumbent,Florindo Fabrizio, announced he would not be running for reelection due to a terminal cancer diagnosis.[1] 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.[3][4]
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