Justin J. Simmons
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 131st district
In office
January 4, 2011  January 5, 2021
Preceded byKaren Beyer
Succeeded byMilou Mackenzie
Personal details
BornPennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materSaint Joseph’s University
OccupationLegislator

Justin Simmons is an American politician and former member of the Republican Party who served five terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 131st District.

Early life and education

Simmons was born in 1986 in Pennsylvania, raised in the Lehigh Valley and graduated from Southern Lehigh High School and Saint Joseph’s University.

He served as an intern for then-Congressman Pat Toomey and later served as a legislative aide for State Senators Rob Wonderling and Bob Mensch, where he conducted research for state legislation. He ran the Northampton County district office and attended events within the district.

He also served as a Republican committeeman in Lehigh County and as president of the Lehigh Valley Young Republicans.

Political career

Simmons was first elected to the Pennsylvania State House in November 2010, defeating incumbent Republican Karen Beyer in the May 2010 primary.

As State Representative, he stated that he favors selling the state liquor stores and reducing the size of the state legislature. He also said he supports term limits, part-time status for members of the General Assembly and operating on a two-year budget cycle. Simmons promised to refuse per diems, a state-owned vehicle, and a pension.[1]

In 2020, he announced that he would not seek reelection.

References

  1. "PA State Rep. Justin Simmons". repsimmons.com. Archived from the original on 2011-02-17.
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