Leslie Rossi

Leslie Baum Rossi is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 59th district. She was elected in a May 2021 special election and assumed office the following month.[1]

Leslie Rossi
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 59th district
Assumed office
June 7, 2021
Preceded byMike Reese
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMike
Children8
Residence(s)Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WebsiteOfficial website

She is the first woman to represent the 59th district.

Biography

Rossi has lived in Unity Township in Westmoreland County her entire life.[2] She graduated from Derry Area High School in 1988.[1]

In 2021, Rossi was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 59th district, which includes part of Westmoreland County and Somerset County.[1] She defeated Democratic candidate Mariah Fisher and Libertarian candidate Robb Luther with 65% of the vote in the special election on May 18, 2021, which was held due to Republican Mike Reese's death in January.[3][4] She is the first woman to represent the 59th district.[3]

Rossi has eight children with her husband Mike.[2]

Career

Committee assignments

  • Children & Youth[5]
  • Finance[5]
  • Gaming Oversight[5]
  • Urban Affairs[5]

References

  1. "Representative Leslie Rossi". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  2. "About Leslie". repleslierossi.com. Official website. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  3. Sutor, Dave (June 7, 2021). "Leslie Rossi first woman sworn into 59th District". The Tribune-Democrat.
  4. "Pennsylvania Election Results - 2021 Special Election 59th Legislative District - Tuesday, May 18, 2021". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  5. "Representative Leslie Rossi". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
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