Frank Farina (politician) explained

Frank Farina
State House:Pennsylvania
District:112th
Term Start:January 6, 2015[1]
Term End:January 6, 2017
Predecessor:Kevin Haggerty
Successor:Kevin Haggerty
State House2:Pennsylvania
District2:115th
Term Start2:January 2, 2013
Term End2:January 6, 2015
Predecessor2:Edward Staback
Successor2:David Parker
Birth Date:11 June 1976[2]
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Penn State University
Spouse:Karla
Children:Antonio, Rocco and Alexa
Website:Official Website

Frank Farina (born June 11, 1976) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 115th District from 2013 to 2014 and the 112th District from 2015 to 2016.

Farina was first elected in 2012, and was sworn in on January 2, 2013. He defeated former Lackawanna County commissioner Randy Castellani by 110 votes in the Democratic primary to secure theparty's nomination.[3] He defeated Republican Theresa Kane in the general election.[4]

Farina served on the Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, the Game & Fisheries Committee, and the Tourism & Recreational Development Committee.

After Pennsylvania's 115th House District was moved from Lackawanna and Wayne Counties to Monroe County during redistricting, Farina ran for the 112th District, then represented by Kevin Haggerty. Farina defeated Haggerty in the 2014 Democratic primary and went on to win the general election. Haggerty and Farina faced each other again in the 2016 Democratic primary, with Haggerty ultimately winning the rematch by 329 votes.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SESSION OF 2015 - 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1. Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives . 2015-01-06.
  2. Web site: Frank Farina.
  3. http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/in-apparent-upset-farina-nominated-in-115th-1.1305238 In apparent upset, Farina nominated in 115th - News - The Times-Tribune
  4. http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/nepa-sends-new-faces-to-harrisburg-1.1422925 NEPA sends new faces to Harrisburg - News - The Times-Tribune
  5. News: Incumbent Frank Farina Concedes, Haggerty to Take 112th Race. Lange. Stacey. April 26, 2016. WNEP.com. October 27, 2017. Jessup, Pennsylvania.