Mark Longietti
State housePennsylvania
District7th
Term startJanuary 2, 2007[1]
Term endNovember 30, 2022
PredecessorMichael C. Gruitza
SuccessorParke Wentling
PartyDemocratic
Birth dateJanuary 16, 1964 (age 62)
Birth placeSharon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationWestminster College (BA)
Boston College (JD)
SpouseTina[2]

Mark Alfred Longietti[3] (born January 16, 1964) is an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District from 2007 to 2022.

Early life and education

Longietti was born on January 16, 1964, in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Sharpsville Area High School in 1981. In 1985, Longiette graduated summa cum laude from Westminster College with a bachelor of arts in economics and political science. He earned his juris doctor from Boston College Law School in 1988.[3]

Longietti previously clerked for the president judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, Pennsylvania.[4] He began practicing law in 1989, specializing in municipal law. Longietti served as solicitor for Mercer County, Sharon City School District, Sharpsville Area School District, Reynolds School District, Findley Township, and Delaware Township.[5]

Political career

Longietti was first elected to the Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee in 1994. He attended the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Democratic National Convention as both a delegate and an alternate delegate.[4]

In 2006, Longietti was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District. He was continuously reelected until retiring in 2022.[3] During his tenure, Longietti served as ranking member on the House Education Committee.[6]

Following his retirement from the State House, Longietti was hired by the city of Hermitage in a newly-created position as director of business and community development.[6]

Electoral history

|- ! style="background-color: #800080; width: 8px;" | | style="width: 130px" | Democratic/Republican | | Mark Longietti | align="right" | 17,756 | align="right" | 99.52 |-

|- ! style="background-color: #800080; width: 8px;" | | style="width: 130px" | Democratic/Republican | | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | align="right" | 25,941 | align="right" | 99.49 |-

|- ! style="background-color: #800080; width: 8px;" | | style="width: 130px" | Democratic/Republican | | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | align="right" | 16,884 | align="right" | 99.49 |-

|- ! style="background-color: #800080; width: 8px;" | | style="width: 130px" | Democratic/Republican | | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | align="right" | 24,586 | align="right" | 99.48 |-

|- ! style="background-color: #800080; width: 8px;" | | style="width: 130px" | Democratic/Republican | | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | align="right" | 14,930 | align="right" | 99.24 |-

|- ! style="background-color: #800080; width: 8px;" | | style="width: 130px" | Democratic/Republican | | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | align="right" | 27,497 | align="right" | 99.55 |-

|- ! style="background-color: #800080; width: 8px;" | | style="width: 130px" | Democratic/Republican | | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | align="right" | 21,573 | align="right" | 99.32 |-

|- ! style="background-color: #800080; width: 8px;" | | style="width: 130px" | Democratic/Republican | | Mark Longietti (incumbent) | align="right" | 28,282 | align="right" | 97.84 |-

References

  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1". LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  2. ^ Dye, David L. (March 24, 2023). "Constituents show their love for Longietti". The Sharon Herald. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Mark A. Longietti". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Rep. Mark A. Longietti". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on May 28, 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Mark A. Longietti". Brouse McDowell. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. ^ Dye, David L. (November 23, 2022). "Mark Longietti appointed to new Hermitage position". Yahoo! Finance. The Sharon Herald. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  • Follow the Money - Mark Longietti
    • 2006 campaign contributions