Dave L. Reed
Encyclopedia
Dave L. Reed is a Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
. He represents the 62nd District
, made up of parts of Indiana County
.
Reed attended and graduated from Homer-Center High School. After high school, Reed attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania
, receiving a bachelors degree in mathematics/economics. He later earned a Masters Degree in government administration from the University of Pennsylvania
. Reed completed an internship in the Governor's Policy Office for Community and Economic Development in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
. He also coordinated special projects for the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce and worked as a director of a business-development group for Blairsville, Pennsylvania
.
In 2002, the 24-year-old Reed challenged Representative Sara Steelman
for the 62nd legislative district
, winning an upset. Both candidates made improving the local economic climate part of their platforms. Reed was inspired to challenge Steelman after seeing fellow 20-something Jeff Coleman
defeat another long-term Democrat in the adjacent 60th legislative district
. As a challenger, Reed followed the campaign blueprint established in 2000
by when young Jeff Coleman
defeated Tim Pesci in nearby Armstrong County. The political news site PoliticsPA
named Reed's campaign website the "sixth best website" in Pennsylvania during the election season. During the campaign, Steelman "erupted" on the district's airwaves with taxpayer-funded "public service announcements" for the first time in a decade. His website was praised by PoliticsPA
as being among the best in that election cycle. With the 57-43 victory, Reed became the youngest member of the House.
In 2003, the political website PoliticsPA
named him to "The Best of the Freshman Class" list, saying that "What he lacks in practical experience, Reed more than makes up for with hard work."
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
. He represents the 62nd District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 62
The 62nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Indiana County includes the following areas:* Armagh* Black Lick Township* Blairsville* Buffington Township* Burrell Township* Center Township...
, made up of parts of Indiana County
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 58,077 registered voters in Indiana County .* Democratic: 26,653 * Republican: 24,159 * Other Parties: 7,265 -County commissioners:*Rodney Ruddock, Chairman, Republican...
.
Reed attended and graduated from Homer-Center High School. After high school, Reed attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. The university is northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is the commonwealth's fifth largest university...
, receiving a bachelors degree in mathematics/economics. He later earned a Masters Degree in government administration from the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
. Reed completed an internship in the Governor's Policy Office for Community and Economic Development in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
. He also coordinated special projects for the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce and worked as a director of a business-development group for Blairsville, Pennsylvania
Blairsville, Pennsylvania
-External links:* * *...
.
In 2002, the 24-year-old Reed challenged Representative Sara Steelman
Sara Steelman
Sara G. Steelman of Indiana, Pennsylvania, American biologist and politician, served seven terms as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1991 until 2002. Steelman is married to John Henry Steelman, a mathematics professor at Indiana University. She is a 1963...
for the 62nd legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 62
The 62nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Indiana County includes the following areas:* Armagh* Black Lick Township* Blairsville* Buffington Township* Burrell Township* Center Township...
, winning an upset. Both candidates made improving the local economic climate part of their platforms. Reed was inspired to challenge Steelman after seeing fellow 20-something Jeff Coleman
Jeff Coleman
Jeff Coleman is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.Coleman was born to a Filipino American family at Whidbey Island Naval Base in Washington in 1975. In the 1980s his family returned to Manila, Philippines to serve as missionaries...
defeat another long-term Democrat in the adjacent 60th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 60
The 60th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is made up of parts of Armstrong County and Indiana County. The district includes the following areas:* Armstrong County** Apollo** Applewold** Burrell Township** East Franklin Township** Ford City...
. As a challenger, Reed followed the campaign blueprint established in 2000
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2002
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 5, 2002, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2002 ran...
by when young Jeff Coleman
Jeff Coleman
Jeff Coleman is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.Coleman was born to a Filipino American family at Whidbey Island Naval Base in Washington in 1975. In the 1980s his family returned to Manila, Philippines to serve as missionaries...
defeated Tim Pesci in nearby Armstrong County. The political news site PoliticsPA
PoliticsPA
- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
named Reed's campaign website the "sixth best website" in Pennsylvania during the election season. During the campaign, Steelman "erupted" on the district's airwaves with taxpayer-funded "public service announcements" for the first time in a decade. His website was praised by PoliticsPA
PoliticsPA
- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
as being among the best in that election cycle. With the 57-43 victory, Reed became the youngest member of the House.
In 2003, the political website PoliticsPA
PoliticsPA
- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
named him to "The Best of the Freshman Class" list, saying that "What he lacks in practical experience, Reed more than makes up for with hard work."
External links
- Dave Reed official website
- PA House profile