| Jesse Topper | |
| State House2: | Pennsylvania |
| District2: | 78th |
| Term Start2: | February 10, 2014[1] |
| Predecessor2: | Dick Hess |
| Office: | Minority leader-elect of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives |
| Term Start: | January 7, 2025 |
| Succeeding: | Bryan Cutler |
| Birth Date: | 19 September 1981 |
| Birth Place: | Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Education: | Frostburg State University (BA) |
| Residence: | Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Website: | |
Jesse Willis Topper (born September 19, 1981) is an American politician currently representing the 78th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2014. A Republican, he is the minority leader-elect of the House.
Topper was born on September 19, 1981, to John and Ruth Topper.[2] He was home schooled and graduated from Frostburg State University magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in music performance.[3]
Topper won a special election on January 28, 2014, to succeed Pennsylvania State Representative Dick Hess, who died during his term.[4] [5] He was reelect to four more consecutive terms. Prior to his election as a state representative, Topper served on the Bedford Borough Council for two years.
In November 2024, Topper was elected to serve as minority leader of the Republican caucus in the House for the 2025-2026 legislative session.[6] [7]
Topper is fiscally and socially conservative. He is also pro-life and a "strong supporter" of the Second Amendment.[8] Topper opposes legalizing adult use cannabis in Pennsylvania.[9]
Topper was married to Christy Brallier and had two sons. The couple divorced in 2021.[10] Topper previously served as a minister at a United Methodist Church in his hometown.