Mike Puskaric

Michael J. Puskaric (born May 8, 1989) is an American politician who represented the 39th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022.

Mike Puskaric
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 39th district
In office January 1, 2019[1] – November 30, 2022
Preceded by	Rick Saccone[2]
Succeeded by	Andrew Kuzma
Personal details
Born	(1989-05-08) May 8, 1989 (age 35) Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence	Union Township[2]
Education	Seton Hill University (BA)

Early life

Puskaric was born on May 8, 1989, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.^[3] He was a 2007 graduate of Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where he was also a football fullback and linesman.^[4] He graduated from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in 2012, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.^[5]

Political career

In 2018, Puskaric ran for election to represent District 39 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.^[6] He defeated Robert Rhoderick Jr. in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 39 on November 6, 2018, with 55.8% of the vote. He sought re-election in 2020,^[2][7] defeating Sara-Summer Oliphant on November 3, 2020, with 62.8% of the vote.^[8] In the 2022 Republican primary election, Puskaric lost re-nomination to Andrew Kuzma.^[9]

In 2020, Puskaric was among 26 Pennsylvania House Republicans who called for the reversal of Joe Biden's certification as the winner of Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the 2020 United States presidential election, citing false claims of election irregularities.^[10]

Personal

Puskaric was employed by Matrix Property Settlements in White Oak, Pennsylvania as a director of settlement operations.^[2][6]

References

1. "SESSION OF 2019 203D OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. January 1, 2019. pp. 2, 5. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
2. Hundt, Brad (January 25, 2020). "State Rep. Puskaric running for second term". Observer-Reporter. Washington, PA. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
3. "Michael J. Puskaric". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
4. Assad, David (August 24, 2006). "Dukes, Clairton to rise in Eastern". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Vol. 80, no. 24. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tri-State Sports & News Service. p. 133. Retrieved January 16, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
5. "Michael Puskaric's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
6. Bradshaw, Gideon (February 15, 2018). "Second GOP hopeful declares run for 39th seat". observer-reporter.com. Washington, PA: Observer-Reporter. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
7. Haines, Christine (November 4, 2020). "Incumbent Puskaric holds lead". The Mon Valley Independent. Monessen, PA. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
8. "Michael Puskaric". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
9. Hall, Peter (November 19, 2022). "A lone Republican voted against impeaching Philly DA Larry Krasner". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
10. Murphy, Jan (November 27, 2020). "26 Pa. House Republicans call for withdrawing certification of presidential electors". PennLIVE Patriot-News.

External links

• Michael J. Puskaric official PA House website