{{Short description|American politician}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}} {{Infobox officeholder | image = | name = Eric Roe | office1 = Member of the Chester County<br/>Board of Commissioners | term_start1 = {{start date|2023|12|30}} | term_end1 = | predecessor1 = Michelle Kichline | office2 = Member of the<br/>Pennsylvania House of Representatives<br/>from the 158th district | term_start2 = {{start date|2017|01|3}} | term_end2 = {{end date|2018|11|30}} | predecessor2 = L. Chris Ross | successor2 = Christina Sappey | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|10|15}} | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | party = Republican | children = 4 | website = http://www.ericroe.org | spouse = Alice | education = American University (BA) | alongside1 = Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell | alma_mater = University College of London (England) MSc, public policy }} '''Eric M. Roe''' is an American politician serving as a member of the Chester County Board of Commissioners since 2023. A Republican, he also served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 158th district from 2017 to 2018.
== Early life == Roe is the son of QVC host Mary Beth Roe. He graduated from American University with a bachelor's degree in political science in 2010 and also has a master's degree in public policy from University College London. He served at the Republican National Committee in Washington from 2009 to 2011 and was a staffer for Michael Steele. Roe and his wife, Alice, both volunteer with Chester County Women's Services. He worked as an administrative assistant until 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rellahan |first1=Michael |title=West Goshen man seeks endorsement for 158th seat |url=http://www.dailylocal.com/article/DL/20151215/NEWS/151219838 |accessdate=June 1, 2018 |work=Daily Local News |date=December 15, 2015}}</ref>
== Electoral career ==
=== Pennsylvania House of Representatives ===
==== 2016 election ==== In April 2016, he won a write-in primary for state representative.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rellahan |first1=Michael |title=Roe is apparent winner in 158th write-in contest |url=http://www.dailylocal.com/article/DL/20160427/NEWS/160429797 |accessdate=June 1, 2018 |work=Daily Local News |date=April 27, 2016}}</ref> In October, the Chairman of the Chester County Democratic Party filed voter fraud charges against Roe claiming he did not meet the residency requirements, as he leased an apartment in Washington, D.C. as recently as 2013.<ref>{{cite news |last1=McGann |first1=Mike |title=Democrats charge Roe with voter fraud over residency|url=http://www.unionvilletimes.com/?p=32341 |accessdate=June 1, 2018 |work=Unionville Times |date=October 27, 2016}}</ref> However, a judge dismissed the charges. In the 2016 election, he received 17,617 votes or 53.2% of the vote, defeating Susan Rzucidlo.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pennsylvania 158th District State House Results: Eric Roe Wins |url=https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/pennsylvania-state-house-district-158 |accessdate=June 1, 2018 |work=New York Times |date=August 1, 2017}}</ref>
{{Election box begin no change|title=Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 158, 2016<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-12-19|title=Official Results: 2016 General Election|url=https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/39634/SUMMARY?bidId=|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Chester County Voter Services}}</ref>}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Eric Roe|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=17,634|percentage=52.97}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Susan Rzucidlo|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=15,590|percentage=46.83}}{{Election box write-in with party link no change|votes=65|percentage=0.20}}{{Election box total no change|votes={{sum|15590|17634|65}}|percentage=100.00}}{{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Republican Party (US)}}{{Election box end}}
==== 2018 election ==== In 2018, Roe filed to run for re-election. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary and faced Democrat Christina Sappey in the general election.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rettew|first=Bill|date=2018-10-23|title=Roe, Sappey battle for 158th state House seat|url=https://www.dailylocal.com/news/roe-sappey-battle-for-158th-state-house-seat/article_dd13af90-d6ea-11e8-9cc3-df1211a57530.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-09|website=Daily Local News|language=en}}</ref> In the election, Roe lost his seat to Sappey, 46% to 54%. He was one of 11 incumbents in the Delaware Valley to lose their seats.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kopp|first=John|date=2018-11-07|title=In Pa. legislature, at least 11 Philly-area incumbents lose|url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/pennsylvania-legislature-election-results-incumbents-fall-mcgarrigle-rafferty-harper/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-09|website=www.phillyvoice.com}}</ref>
{{Election box begin no change|title=Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 158, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-16|title=Official Results: 2018 General Election|url=https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/48374/cumulative?bidId=|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Chester County Voter Services}}</ref>}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Christina Sappey|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=15,641|percentage=53.40}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Eric Roe (incumbent)|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=13,628|percentage=46.52}} {{Election box write-in with party link no change|party=|candidate=write-ins|votes=24|percentage=0.08}} {{Election box total no change|votes=29,293|percentage=100.00}} {{Election box gain with party link no change|winner=Democratic Party (United States)|loser=Republican Party (United States)}} {{Election box end}}
==== 2020 election ==== On November 15, 2019, Roe announced he would seek a rematch against Sappey to regain his former seat.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-11-15|title=Eric Roe to Seek Rematch for 158th House District Seat|url=https://www.mychesco.com/a/news/eric-roe-to-seek-rematch-for-158th-house-district-seat/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022120811/https://www.mychesco.com/a/news/eric-roe-to-seek-rematch-for-158th-house-district-seat/|archive-date=October 22, 2020|access-date=2020-09-09|website=MyChesCo|language=en-US|url-status=dead}}</ref> Both Roe and Sappey were unopposed in their respective primaries. Sappey once again defeated Roe by a margin of 485 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Samuel|first=Jen|date=2020-11-10|title=Sappey wins race to keep 158th House District seat, defeats Roe by 485 votes|url=https://www.dailylocal.com/news/sappey-wins-race-to-keep-158th-house-district-seat-defeats-roe-by-485-votes/article_e9f65d42-238d-11eb-a1dc-77529a7d7358.html|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Daily Local News|language=en}}</ref>
{{Election box begin no change|title=Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 158, 2020<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-23|title=Official Results: 2020 General Election|url=https://pennsylvania.totalvote.com/Default.aspx?cid=03&eid=35|access-date=2021-08-04|website=Chester County Voter Services}}</ref>}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Christina Sappey (incumbent)|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=19,294|percentage=50.61}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Eric Roe|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=18,776|percentage=49.25}} {{Election box write-in with party link no change|party=|candidate=write-ins|votes=52|percentage=0.14}} {{Election box total no change|votes=38,122|percentage=100.00}} {{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Democratic Party (US)}}{{Election box end}}
=== Chester County Board of Commissioners ===
==== 2023 election ==== In November 2022, Roe announced his candidacy for the 2023 Chester County Board of Commissioners election.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roe to enter race for Chester County Commissioner {{!}} Chester County Press |url=http://www.chestercounty.com/2022/11/29/419533/roe-to-enter-race-for-chester-county-commissioner |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=www.chestercounty.com |language=en}}</ref> Shortly after, incumbent Republican commissioner Michelle Kichline announced she would not seek reelection.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stein |first=Linda |date=2022-12-02 |title=Chester County Commissioner Kichline Not Running for Another Term |url=https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/chester-county-commissioner-kichline-not-running-for-another-term/ |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=DV Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> In the four candidate race, Roe secured a seat as the minority member of the board, finishing third in voting behind Democrats Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roe elected as County Commissioner {{!}} Chester County Press |url=http://www.chestercounty.com/2023/11/15/472446/roe-elected-as-county-commissioner |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=www.chestercounty.com |language=en}}</ref>
{{Election box begin no change|title=Chester County Board of Commissioners, 2023<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-05-13|title=Official Results: 2023 General Election|url=https://pennsylvania.totalvote.com/Chester/Default.aspx?cid=03&eid=52|access-date=2024-08-07|website=Chester County Voter Services}}</ref>}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Josh Maxwell (incumbent)|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=87,869|percentage=28.89}}{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Marian Moskowitz (incumbent)|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=86,042|percentage=28.29}}{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Eric Roe|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=68,343|percentage=22.47}}{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=David C. Sommers|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=61,752|percentage=20.30}} {{Election box write-in with party link no change|party=|candidate=write-ins|votes=122|percentage=0.04}} {{Election box total no change|votes=304,128|percentage=100.00}} {{Election box hold with party link no change|winner=Democratic Party (US)}}{{Election box end}}
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