Harry Scott Conklin(born October 7, 1958) is an American politician serving as aDemocraticmember of thePennsylvania House of Representativesfor the77th legislative district.He was first elected in2006.[1]Conklin is a Rush Township resident and has been married to his wife, Terri, since 1984. They have one son, Spencer, who was born in 1987.[2]He was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania in 2010, losing by a ten percent margin.
Scott Conklin | |
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| Member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives from the77thdistrict | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Lynn Herman |
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| Born | October 7, 1958 Philipsburg,Pennsylvania,U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Terri |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | Government website |
Early life
editScott was born in 1958 in Philipsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Philipsburg-Osceola High School in 1977, and Clearfield County Vocational Technical School.[3]Prior to elective office, Conklin owned a carpentry business from 1989 through 2007 and now owns Conklin's Corner Antique Mall.[4]Before being elected to the state House in 2006, Conklin served as Centre County Commissioner for seven years. During his tenure as commissioner, he served as board chairman and chairman of the Salary Board, Retirement Board, Employee Benefits Trust, and Board of Assessment.[5]
Commissioner and candidate
editHe served as commissioner forCentre Countyfrom 1999 to 2006.[6]He was the Democratic candidate forPennsylvania's 9th congressional districtin a 2001 special election, eventually losing toBill Shuster.[7]
Candidacy for lieutenant governor
editConklin won theMay primary electionto become the Democratic nominee forlieutenant governor.He joinedAllegheny County Chief ExecutiveDan Onoratoon the Democratic ticket. Onorato and Conklin lost the November general election to the Republican ticket ofState Attorney GeneralTom CorbettandBucks County CommissionerJim Cawley.[8]
Candidacy for Auditor General
editOn January 6, 2020, Conklin announced his candidacy forPennsylvania Auditor General,becoming the sixth Democrat to enter the race.[9]Despite being perceived as having high name recognition,[10]he ultimately placed fifth in the Democratic primary.[11]
Political career
editConklin currently serves as the Democratic Chair of the House State Government Committee.[12]
References
edit- ^"2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly".Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information.Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived fromthe originalon 2008-11-27.Retrieved2009-01-09.
- ^"Biography".Rep. Scott Conklin.Retrieved2016-12-09.
- ^Center, Legislativate Data Processing."H. SCOTT CONKLIN".The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.Retrieved2016-12-09.
- ^"Representative H. Scott Conklin (PA)".Project Vote Smart.Project Vote Smart. 2008.Retrieved2009-01-10.
- ^"Biography".Rep. Scott Conklin.Retrieved2016-12-09.
- ^"Rep. Conklin Biography".Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008.Retrieved2008-11-15.
- ^"2001 Special Election for the 9th Congressional District".Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information.Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived fromthe originalon 2008-11-28.Retrieved2009-01-10.
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- ^Parish, Marley (January 6, 2020)."State Rep. Scott Conklin makes run for Pennsylvania auditor general official".Centre Daily Times.RetrievedJune 11,2020.
- ^Brennan, Chris (May 29, 2020)."Nina Ahmad is making a million-dollar bet that an obscure state office will open future opportunities".The Philadelphia Inquirer.RetrievedJune 11,2020.
- ^"Pennsylvania Elections - Summary Results".Pennsylvania Department of State.RetrievedJune 11,2020.
- ^"Representative Scott Conklin".The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.Retrieved2022-01-19.
External links
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Media related toScott Conklinat Wikimedia Commons
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - H. Scott Conklinofficial PA House website
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - H. Scott Conklinofficial caucus website
- Lieutenant Governor Campaignofficial campaign website