Tom Swift (politician) explained

Tom Swift
State House:Pennsylvania
District:6th
Term Start:January 2, 1979
Term End:November 30, 1986
Predecessor:Harison Haskell
Successor:Connie Maine
Birth Date:17 October 1944[1]
Birth Place:Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Edinboro State College (BS)
University of South Carolina (MS)

Charles Thomas Swift (born October 17, 1944) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who served the 6th district from 1979 to 1986.[2]

Biography

Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1944, Swift attended local area schools and obtained a bachelors degree from Edinboro State College in 1965 and a masters degree from the University of South Carolina in 1971. Swift served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970.

Swift worked in a variety of professions, including as a teacher, investment salesman, and office manager. In 1978, Swift was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and served for four consecutive terms. He decided not to seek reelection in 1986 and retired from the position.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Pennsylvania Manual. 1981. 2015-02-27.
  2. Web site: Cox . Harold . House Members S . Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project.
  3. Web site: Charles Thomas Swift . April 28, 2024 . Official Website - PA House Archives.