Douglas Reichley
Douglas Reichley (b. December 21, 1961) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 134. In 2003, Reichley joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He resigned after being Lehigh County judge in November of 2011.[1] House Speaker Sam Smith (R) initially maintained that he was legally prohibited from scheduling the special election until the state had established new legislative redistricting maps. However, on February 29, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the special election could not wait and set the April 24 date. The ruling also mandated elections to fill five other vacancies.[2]
Reichley earned his B.A. from Lafayette College in 1983. He went on to receive his J.D. from Dickinson School of Law in 1986.
After earning his law degree, Reichley began working as an attorney. He worked for Snyder, Dimmich, and Guldin, Professional Corporation from 1987 to 1989. He then worked as Deputy District Attorney for the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office from 1989 to 2000. From 2000 to 2001, he worked for the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office as Assistant District Attorney. He has worked for Lightner Law Offices since 2001.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Reichley was appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Reichley served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Consumer Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Health & Human Services Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Professional Licensure Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Reichley won re-election to the 134th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Democrat Patrick Slattery in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 134 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Douglas Reichley (R)
|
18,299 | 68.0% | ||
| Patrick Slattery (D) | 8,596 | 32.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Reichley won re-election to the 134th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 28,803 votes running unopposed.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 134 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Douglas G. Reichley (R)
|
28,803 | 100.0% | ||
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Personal
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Reichley and his wife, Cheryl, have two children.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Reichley
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Reading Eagle, "Democrats pick House candidate for Reichley seat," March 7, 2012
- ↑ Philadelphia Enquirer, "Six Pennsylvania House seats to be filled in April," March 1, 2012
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 134 2003–2012 |
Succeeded by Vacant |
