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Rob Mercuri
Rob Mercuri (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 28. He assumed office on December 1, 2020. He left office on November 30, 2024.
Mercuri (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Rob Mercuri graduated from Deer Lakes High School.[1] Mercuri served in the United States Army from 2000 to 2009 and reached the rank of captain.[2] He earned a B.S. from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.[1][2] Mercuri's career experience includes working as a senior vice president and a financial risk manager with PNC, and owning a pack-and-ship business.[2]
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District election, 2024
Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Democratic primary)
Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17
Incumbent Chris Deluzio defeated Rob Mercuri in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Chris Deluzio (D) | 53.8 | 242,838 | |
![]() | Rob Mercuri (R) | 46.1 | 207,900 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 721 |
Total votes: 451,459 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clayton Cuteri (American Congress Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17
Incumbent Chris Deluzio advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Chris Deluzio | 98.6 | 85,265 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 1,240 |
Total votes: 86,505 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17
Rob Mercuri advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Mercuri | 98.5 | 46,974 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 713 |
Total votes: 47,687 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jesse Vodvarka (R)
- James Nelson (R)
Endorsements
Mercuri received the following endorsements.
Pledges
Mercuri signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Rob Mercuri defeated Alison Duncan in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Mercuri (R) | 56.0 | 18,376 |
![]() | Alison Duncan (D) ![]() | 44.0 | 14,432 |
Total votes: 32,808 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28
Alison Duncan advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Alison Duncan (Write-in) ![]() | 100.0 | 523 |
Total votes: 523 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Rob Mercuri advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Mercuri | 100.0 | 7,649 |
Total votes: 7,649 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28
Rob Mercuri defeated Emily Skopov in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Mercuri (R) ![]() | 53.7 | 23,806 |
![]() | Emily Skopov (D) ![]() | 46.3 | 20,500 |
Total votes: 44,306 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28
Emily Skopov advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Emily Skopov ![]() | 100.0 | 7,908 |
Total votes: 7,908 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28
Rob Mercuri defeated Libby Blackburn and Mike Heckmann in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Rob Mercuri ![]() | 60.4 | 3,633 |
Libby Blackburn | 22.2 | 1,333 | ||
![]() | Mike Heckmann ![]() | 17.4 | 1,049 |
Total votes: 6,015 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Rob Mercuri did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Mercuri’s campaign website stated the following:
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Rather than electing political leaders who seek to divide and control us, we need a congressman who will bring people together and seek to represent us all. Rob Mercuri supports a Freedom and Security agenda to lead us forward…. REDUCE INFLATION AND OUR COST OF LIVING GROW PA’S ECONOMY BY POWERING AMERICA’S ENERGY RENEWAL ACCELERATE ADVANCED HEALTHCARE INNOVATION SECURE OUR BORDER AND END THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC FULLY SUPPORT OUR MILITARY AND OUR VETERANS ADDRESS SECURITY THREATS BY PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH SUPPORT OUR SENIORS’ QUALITY OF LIFE BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING FAMILIES FIRST |
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—Rob Mercuri’s campaign website (2024)[4] |
2022
Rob Mercuri did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Rob Mercuri completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mercuri's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- Pro-Life
- Pro-2nd Amendment
- Pro Taxpayer
Rob Mercuri will be a strong voice for conservative values in Harrisburg. A proud pro-life leader, he will always defend the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. A staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, Rob will protect our constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
~Fiscal Responsibility~
No one has fought harder for fiscal responsibility than Speaker Mike Turzai. Rob will continue Speaker Turzai's legacy of fiscal restraint in Harrisburg. He knows the hardworking taxpayers of the 28th district deserve to have their money spent responsibly and with reason.
As a small businessman, Rob understands the importance of controlling spending and keeping taxes low. As State Representative, Rob will fight for lower taxes, less spending to create more family-sustaining jobs and a climate of growth for businesses.
~Government Reform~
In the State House, Rob will work to improve openness and transparency of government. He'll push to privatize the state liquor monopoly. Rob knows that in order to be effective, government must be accountable to citizens. Pennsylvanians shouldn't settle for less.
~Education~
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Mercuri was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Higher Education
- House Finance Committee
- Government Oversight Committee
2021-2022
Mercuri was assigned to the following committees:
- Liquor Control Committee
- Urban Affairs Committee
- House Education Committee
- Commerce Committee, Secretary
- House Finance Committee
Sponsored legislation
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PA House of Representatives, "Representative Robert W. Mercuri," accessed April 10, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Friends of Rob Mercuri, "Meet Rob," accessed April 10, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mercuri for Congress, “Issues,” accessed March 9, 2024
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Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Jeremy Shaffer (R) |