Robert Prah Jr.
Robert Prah Jr. (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 58. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Prah also ran in a special election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 58. He lost in the special general election on March 17, 2020.
Prah completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robert Prah Jr. was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. As of October 2020, Prah has served in the U.S. Army since 2001. He earned a master's degree from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2010. Prah's career experience includes working as an educator, and as a major with the U.S. Army Reserve.[1]
Elections
2020
Regular election
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Eric Davanzo defeated Robert Prah Jr. in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Davanzo (R) | 63.2 | 20,591 | |
 | Robert Prah Jr. (D)  | 36.8 | 11,982 | |
| Total votes: 32,573 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58
Robert Prah Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Prah Jr. | 100.0 | 6,595 |
| Total votes: 6,595 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Eric Davanzo advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Davanzo | 100.0 | 5,580 | |
| Total votes: 5,580 | |||
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Special election
See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2020
General election
Special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58
Eric Davanzo defeated Robert Prah Jr. and Ken Bach in the special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Davanzo (R) | 52.6 | 4,269 | |
| Robert Prah Jr. (D) | 40.6 | 3,294 | |
 | Ken Bach (L) | 6.8 | 556 | |
| Total votes: 8,119 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2020
Regular election
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Robert Prah Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Prah's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Robert is a decorated Combat Veteran, having served in Iraq in 2009 and is a currently serving Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve. He holds the rank of Major.
"I'm running for the PA House because there is always more work that can be done in our district, and I'm confident I'm the person to get things done," Prah said in a prepared statement. "I never thought at this point in my life I would run for state house, but I've had a lot of support the last couple of months and have been meeting people from all over the district. I discussed this with my wife, parents, family and close friends, and we think this is our chance to continue to be involved and make a difference. With my service in both the military, higher education and in public service, it's important that we keep each other accountable and make ourselves available in the offices in the district and active in our communities.. I bring a unique perspective, as having served in the Army for more than 19 years, more than 14 total years in higher education, and in our local communities for more than 20 years."
A few of Prah's campaign priorities include continuing the fight at the local, state and federal level regarding the opioid crisis; ensuring adequate funding for public schools and higher education; & meeting with constituents and elected officials within the district regarding proposed legislation of PA State Police coverage.- A trusted leader who will work full-time both in Harrisburg and in-District
- Robert will fight in Harrisburg to help those affected by the opioid & suicide epidemic
- An advocate for Veterans and their families as well as ensuring adequate funding for Pre-K, K-12 and Secondary Education
o Reducing the size of the legislature; Pennsylvania is the 3rd highest pay Legislature in the United States
o Advocating for an independent commission to determine legislative districts / boundaries; representatives and senators SHOULD NOT determine their own districts
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Special election
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Robert Prah Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 1, 2020
