Leslie Rossi Explained

Leslie Rossi
State House:Pennsylvania
District:59th
Term Start:June 7, 2021
Predecessor:Mike Reese
Party:Republican
Spouse:Mike
Children:8
Residence:Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Leslie Baum Rossi is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 59th district. She was elected in a May 2021 special election and assumed office the following month.[1]

She is the first woman to represent the 59th district.

Biography

Rossi has lived in Unity Township in Westmoreland County her entire life.[2] She graduated from Derry Area High School in 1988.

In 2021, Rossi was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 59th district, which includes part of Westmoreland County and Somerset County. She defeated Democratic candidate Mariah Fisher and Libertarian candidate Robb Luther with 65% of the vote in the special election on May 18, 2021, which was held due to Republican Mike Reese's death in January.[3] [4] She is the first woman to represent the 59th district.

Rossi has eight children with her husband Mike.

Career

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Leslie Rossi . Pennsylvania House of Representatives . October 17, 2021.
  2. Web site: About Leslie. October 17, 2021. repleslierossi.com. Official website.
  3. News: Sutor . Dave . Leslie Rossi first woman sworn into 59th District . The Tribune-Democrat . June 7, 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: Pennsylvania Election Results - 2021 Special Election 59th Legislative District - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 . Pennsylvania Department of State . October 17, 2021.
  5. Web site: Representative Leslie Rossi. 2022-01-17. The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.. English.