Keith Rothfus
| Keith Rothfus | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 12th district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Mark Critz |
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| Born | April 25, 1962 [1] Endicott, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elsie Rothfus |
| Children | Six |
| Residence | Sewickley, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Buffalo State College (B.S.) University of Notre Dame (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Congressman Keith Rothfus |
Keith James Rothfus (born April 25, 1962) is the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district. He succeeded Democrat Mark Critz, whom he defeated in the 2012 election.[2][3] Prior to being elected to Congress, he worked as a lawyer.
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Early life and education
Keith Rothfus was born in 1962 in Endicott, New York. He graduated from West Seneca West Senior High School in 1980. He attended the State University of New York College at Buffalo for his bachelor's degree in Information Systems. He later earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1994.[4]
Law career
Throughout most of his adult life he has been a corporate attorney, working for private companies big and small. He was employed by the United States Department of Homeland Security from 2006–2007. He has also been a member of the Edgeworth, PA Zoning Board. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) of Western Pennsylvania.[1][5]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
- 2010
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Rothfus decided to run for congress in Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district. In the Republican primary, he defeated U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan 65%–35%.[6] Rothfus challenged Democrat U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire and lost 51%–49%.[7][8]
- 2012
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After redistricting, most of the 4th District was merged with the Johnstown-based Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district. He won the Republican primary unopposed and faced incumbent Democrat Mark Critz in the general election, who had defeated Altmire in the Democratic primary. Rothfus led Critz in fundraising for the second half of 2012. It was a highly competitive election. Outside groups spent nearly $10 million.[9]
Rothfus defeated Critz 52%–48%.[8][10][11] He took office when the 113th Congress convened on January 3, 2013.
- 2014
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Rothfus sought a second term in the U.S. House in 2014. He was re-nominated in the May 20 Republican primary and faced Democratic nominee Erin McClelland in the general election. He defeated McClelland 59%–41%, winning a second term.[12]
Committee assignments
Personal life
Rothfus resides with his wife, Elsie, and their six children in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.[1] He is a cancer survivor. His family attends the St. James Roman Catholic Church in Sewickley.[13]
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External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Keith Rothfus. |
- Congressman Keith Rothfus official U.S. House site
- Keith Rothfus for Congress
- Keith Rothfus at DMOZ
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district 2013–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded by | United States Representatives by seniority 350th |
Succeeded by Raul Ruiz D-California |
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- People from Edgeworth, Pennsylvania
- People from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
- Cancer survivors
- American Roman Catholics
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