Barbara Gleim Explained

Barbara Gleim
State:Pennsylvania
State House:Pennsylvania
District:199th
Term Start:[1]
Predecessor:Stephen Bloom
Birth Date:20 May 1964
Birth Place:Lanham, Maryland, U.S.
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Glenelg High School
Education:University of Maryland (BA)
Delaware Valley University (MBA)
Spouse:Tracey
Children:3
Residence:Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Barbara Gleim (born May 20, 1964) is an American politician. A Republican, she is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 199th District.

Early life and education

Gleim was born on May 20, 1964, in Lanham, Maryland. She graduated from Glenelg High School in 1982. In 1985, Gleim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Maryland. She earned a Master's in Business Administration degree in food and agribusiness from Delaware Valley University in 2009.[2]

Political career

Gleim served on the Cumberland Valley School District school board for eight years, two of which she served as president of the board.

Gleim was elected to represent the 199th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018. She won re-election in 2020 and 2022.[3]

In 2020, Gleim was among 26 Pennsylvania House Republicans who called for the reversal of Joe Biden's certification as the winner of Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the 2020 United States presidential election, citing false claims of election irregularities.[4]

Personal life

Gleim lives in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with husband Tracey. They have three adult children.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: January 1, 2019 . SESSION OF 2019 203D OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1 . Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative Journal . Pennsylvania House of Representatives . 23 November 2022 . 3, 5.
  2. Web site: Barbara Gleim . Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives . 24 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Representative Barbara Gleim . Pennsylvania House of Representatives . Pennsylvania General Assembly . 24 December 2022.
  4. News: Murphy . Jan . Jan Murphy . 26 Pa. House Republicans call for withdrawing certification of presidential electors . . 27 November 2020 . en.
  5. Web site: About Barb . PA State Rep. Barb Gleim . PA House Republican Caucus . 24 December 2022.