Michael Henry "Mike" O'Brien is a Democratic

Democratic Party (United States)

The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...

 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....

 representing the 175th legislative district. He was first elected in 2006

Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2006

The 2006 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2006, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2006. Members elected in 2006 were inaugurated on January 2, 2007...

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O'Brien's district contains such Philadelphia landmarks as Independence Hall (United States), the Liberty Bell

Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American Independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formerly placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House , the bell was commissioned from the London firm of Lester and Pack in 1752, and was cast with the lettering "Proclaim LIBERTY...

, South Street

South Street (Philadelphia)

South Street is an east-west street forming the southern border of the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the northern border for the neighborhoods of South Philadelphia. The stretch of South Street between Front Street and Seventh Street is known for its "bohemian"...

, and Penn Treaty Park

Penn Treaty Park

Penn Treaty Park is a small park on the western bank of the Delaware river, in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Beach Street, just off Delaware Avenue.- Overview :...

. O'Brien attended Northeast Catholic High School for Boys

Northeast Catholic High School

Northeast Catholic High School opened in 1926 as Northeast Catholic High School for Boys, and is located at 1842 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is under the administration of the high school system of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its sports teams...

 and LaSalle University.

Prior to elective office, he served as chief of staff to Marie Lederer

Marie Lederer

Marie A. Lederer is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.She is a 1945 graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She also attended Temple University...

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External links

• Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Michael H. O'Brien official PA House website
• Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Michael H. O'Brien official Party website

• Follow the Money - Michael H. O'Brien
  • 2006 campaign contributions