Rick Krajewski
Rick Chester Krajewski (born June 21, 1991) is an American politician who currently serves in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 188th legislative district.[2] A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, Krajewski was first elected during the 2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, when he primaried incumbent Democrat Jim Roebuck.[3]
Rick Krajewski | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 188th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | James R. Roebuck Jr. |
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| Born | June 21, 1991 New York City, New York[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania[2] |
| Website | Official website |
Krajewski graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in engineering in 2013.[4] Prior to being elected to the state house he worked as a software developer, leaving that job in order to work full-time as an activist.[5][1] Krajewski is active in the organization and field campaigning of the progressive activist group Reclaim Philadelphia.[1]
References
- Piccarella, Stephen (May 29, 2020). "Reclaiming Harrisburg". Jacobin. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- Thenappan, Bela (June 20, 2020). "Progressive Penn grad defeats incumbent to represent West Philadelphia in Pa. statehouse". The Daily Pennsylvanian. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- Duhalde, David (June 17, 2020). "Want to Defeat Trump Without Campaigning for Biden? Here's How". In These Times. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- Sousa, Tori (December 11, 2020). "Penn grad Rick Krajewski pledges to bring progressive reform to Pa. statehouse". The Daily Pennsylvanian. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- Seidman, Andrew (March 9, 2021). "Trump is gone, so Pennsylvania progressives are thinking local: 'That's where all the real stuff happens'". The Morning Call. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
