Leanne Krueger Explained

Leanne Krueger
State House:Pennsylvania
District:161st
Term Start:August 25, 2015 [1]
Predecessor:Joe Hackett
Successor:Incumbent
Party:Democratic
Birth Place:North Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
Residence:Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Children:1
Alma Mater:Rutgers University
Eastern University (MBA)
Birth Date:14 February 1977

Leanne T. Krueger (born February 14, 1977) is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Democratic member for the Pennsylvania House of Representative, District 161 since 2015.

Early life and education

Born in North Brunswick, New Jersey, Krueger graduated from North Brunswick High School in 1995.[2] She received her bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 1999 and a master's degree in business administration from Eastern University in 2003.[3] She served as the executive director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia between 2004 and 2013, where she worked with local businesses to promote their growth and environmentally conscious business practices. Krueger went on to work as the senior director for strategy and development for the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) in 2013.[4]

Political career

Krueger ran for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seat in the 161st district in the 2014 elections, losing to incumbent Joe Hackett of the Republican Party.

Hackett resigned in 2015 and Krueger won the special election to fill the remainder of his term in August 2015.[5] [6] She was sworn in on August 25.[7] She was reelected in 2016 and in 2018.[8] Krueger currently sits on the Appropriations, Environmental Resources & Energy, and Labor & Industry committees.[9]

Personal life

Krueger is divorced. She lives in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, with her son, Wendell.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SESSION OF 2015 - 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 61. Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives . 2015-08-25.
  2. Web site: Leanne Krueger . 2024-05-05 . Official Website - PA House Archives.
  3. Web site: Swarthmore businesswoman announces campaign for 161st District in Pa. House. August 7, 2015. Daily Times.
  4. Web site: Leanne Krueger-Braneky. BALLE. August 9, 2015.
  5. Web site: Democrat Krueger-Braneky emerges victorious in 161st District. August 7, 2015. Daily Times.
  6. Web site: August 5, 2015. Democrat wins special election for state House seat in Delco. August 7, 2015. The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  7. Web site: August 6, 2015. Win by Krueger-Braneky reflects a shifting Delco. August 7, 2015. The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  8. Web site: Carey. Kathleen E.. Krueger-Branekey wins 2nd term in 161st. 2020-10-09. The Delaware County Daily Times. en.
  9. Web site: Representative Leanne Krueger. 2022-01-30. The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.. English.
  10. Web site: Dems tap Krueger-Braneky again to run in 161st special election. August 7, 2015. Daily Times.