Andrew Kuzma Explained

Andrew Kuzma
State House:Pennsylvania
District:39th
Term Start:January 3, 2023
Predecessor:Mike Puskaric
Party:Republican
Birth Place:Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse:Hannah Mae
Children:1[1]
Alma Mater:Elizabeth Forward High School
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Andrew M. Kuzma (born [2]) is an American politician who represents the 39th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2023.[3]

Education

In 2014, Kuzma graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School. In 2018, he attained a B. S. degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2021, Kuzma obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University.

Political career

Kuzma, an attorney by trade, was a commissioner in Elizabeth Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania for six years.[4] He began his tenure in 2016 and resigned from the board of commissioners in 2021 after moving out of the ward he represented. From 2019 to 2020 Kuzma was president of the board.[5]

In 2022, Kuzma challenged incumbent Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Puskaric in the Republican primary election. Kuzma had previously supported Puskaric's Democratic opponent in the 2018 election. Kuzma's platform included school choice, election reform, and opposition to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.[6] He defeated Puskaric with 58% of the vote.[7] Kuzma later defeated Democrat Rick Self in the general election.

Electoral history

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Andrew . PA State Rep. Andrew Kuzma . PA House Republican Caucus . 16 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Andrew Kuzma . Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives . 16 June 2024.
  3. Web site: Representative Andrew Kuzma . Pennsylvania House of Representatives . January 5, 2023 . January 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230105165702/https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/House_bio.cfm?id=1946 . live .
  4. News: Republicans win state House races in Washington, Greene counties . 16 June 2024 . Observer-Reporter . November 9, 2022.
  5. Web site: 1832 Kuzma . Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission . 17 June 2024 . 2 . April 12, 2024.
  6. News: Koscinski . Kiley . Previti . Emily . Pennsylvania State House 39th District: A guide to the 2022 primary and candidates . 16 June 2024 . 90.5 WESA . May 12, 2022.
  7. News: Oliver . Morrison . Pennsylvania State House 39th District: A guide to the 2022 general election and candidates . 16 June 2024 . 90.5 WESA . October 3, 2022.