Joseph Preston Jr.
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Joseph Preston Jr. (born May 28, 1947) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 24th District, elected in 1982.
Quick Facts Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 24th district, Preceded by ...
Joseph Preston Jr. | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
In office January 4, 1983 ā 2013 | |
Preceded by | William W. Pendleton |
Succeeded by | Ed Gainey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-05-28) May 28, 1947 (age 76) Vandergrift, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Odelfa Preston |
Residence | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
Occupation | Businessman |
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Preston was unseated in 2012 by former aide Ed Gainey, who won the 2012 primary against Preston.[1]