Preceded by Karen Beyer Name Justin Simmons Political party Republican Role Politician | Occupation Legislator Website www.repsimmons.com Party Republican Party | |
Alma mater Saint Joseph’s University Residence Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Education Saint Joseph's University | ||
Justin Simmons is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who is serving his fourth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represents the 131st District.
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Early life and education
He was born in 1986 in Pennsylvania, raised in the Lehigh Valley and graduated from Southern Lehigh High School and Saint Joseph’s University.
Simmons served as an intern for then-Congressman Pat Toomey. He later served as a legislative aide for State Senators Rob Wonderling and Bob Mensch, during which time he conducted research for legislation, ran the Northampton County district office and attended events within the district.
He also served as a Republican committeeman within Lehigh County and as president of the Lehigh Valley Young Republicans.
State House career
Simmons was first elected to the State House in November 2010, after defeating incumbent Republican Karen Beyer in the May primary.
As State Representative, he has stated that he favors selling the state liquor stores and reducing the size of the state Legislature. He has also said he supports term limits, part-time status for members of the General Assembly and operating on a two-year budget cycle. Simmons has also promised to refuse per diems, a state-owned vehicle and a pension.