Mike Puskaric Explained

Mike Puskaric
State House:Pennsylvania
District:39th
Term Start:January 1, 2019[1]
Term End:November 30, 2022
Predecessor:Rick Saccone
Successor:Andrew Kuzma
Birth Date:8 May 1989
Birth Place:Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Party:Republican
Residence:Union Township
Education:Seton Hill University (BA)

Michael J. Puskaric (born May 8, 1989) is an American politician who represented the 39th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022.

Early life

Puskaric was born on May 8, 1989, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.[2] He was a 2007 graduate of Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where he was also a football fullback and linesman.[3] He graduated from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in 2012, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.[4]

Political career

In 2018, Puskaric ran for election to represent District 39 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[5] He defeated Robert Rhoderick Jr. in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 39 on November 6, 2018, with 55.8% of the vote. He sought re-election in 2020,[6] [7] defeating Sara-Summer Oliphant on November 3, 2020, with 62.8% of the vote.[8] In the 2022 Republican primary election, Puskaric lost re-nomination to Andrew Kuzma.[9]

In 2020, Puskaric 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.[10]

Personal

Puskaric was employed by Matrix Property Settlements in White Oak, Pennsylvania as a director of settlement operations.

External links

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 . November 23, 2022 . 2, 5.
  2. Web site: Michael J. Puskaric . Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives . December 23, 2022.
  3. News: Assad . David . August 24, 2006 . Dukes, Clairton to rise in Eastern . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 80 . 24 . 133 . Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . January 16, 2021 . Tri-State Sports & News Service . newspapers.com . subscription.
  4. Web site: Michael Puskaric's Biography . Vote Smart . January 15, 2021.
  5. Web site: Second GOP hopeful declares run for 39th seat . Bradshaw . Gideon . February 15, 2018 . observer-reporter.com . Observer-Reporter . Washington, PA . March 21, 2021 .
  6. News: Hundt . Brad . January 25, 2020 . State Rep. Puskaric running for second term . Observer-Reporter . Washington, PA . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121231012/https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/state-rep-puskaric-running-for-second-term/article_b676673a-3eca-11ea-8920-13658ae4a0f1.html . January 21, 2021 . live . October 15, 2021.
  7. Web site: Incumbent Puskaric holds lead . Haines . Christine . November 4, 2020 . The Mon Valley Independent . Monessen, PA . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121230830/https://monvalleyindependent.com/2020/11/incumbent-puskaric-holds-lead/ . January 21, 2021 . live . January 21, 2021.
  8. Web site: Michael Puskaric. Ballotpedia. November 5, 2023.
  9. News: Hall . Peter . A lone Republican voted against impeaching Philly DA Larry Krasner . 26 December 2022 . Pennsylvania Capital-Star . November 19, 2022.
  10. News: Murphy . Jan . Jan Murphy . 26 Pa. House Republicans call for withdrawing certification of presidential electors . . November 27, 2020 . en.

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