Andrew Kuzma
American politician
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Andrew M. Kuzma[4] (born c. 1996[1]) is an American politician who represents the 39th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2023.[2]
Andrew Kuzma | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Puskaric |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1996 Pennsylvania, U.S.[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Hannah Mae[2] |
| Children | 1[3] |
| Education | |
| Elizabeth Forward High School | |
Education
In 2014, Kuzma graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School. In 2018, he attained a B. S. degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2021, Kuzma obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University.[2]
Political career
Kuzma, an attorney by trade, was a commissioner in Elizabeth Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania for six years.[1][5] He began his tenure in 2016 and resigned from the board of commissioners in 2021 after moving out of the ward he represented. From 2019 to 2020 Kuzma was president of the board.[6]
In 2022, Kuzma challenged incumbent Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Puskaric in the Republican primary election. Kuzma had previously supported Puskaric's Democratic opponent in the 2018 election. Kuzma's platform included school choice, election reform, and opposition to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.[7] He defeated Puskaric with 58% of the vote.[8] Kuzma later defeated Democrat Rick Self in the general election.[5]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Kuzma | 63 | 52.94 | |
| Republican | Patrick Dion Provins | 44 | 36.97 | |
| Write-in | 12 | 10.08 | ||
| Total votes | 119 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Kuzma | 291 | 59.51 | |
| Democratic | Claire M. Bryce | 196 | 40.08 | |
| Write-in | 2 | 0.41 | ||
| Total votes | 489 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Kuzma (incumbent) | 113 | 86.92 | |
| Write-in | 17 | 13.08 | ||
| Total votes | 130 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Write-in | Andrew Kuzma | 121 | 51.27 | |
| Democratic | William Piper | 114 | 48.31 | |
| Other write-in candidates | 1 | 0.42 | ||
| Total votes | 236 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic/Republican | Andrew Kuzma (incumbent) | 319 | 70.73 | |
| Write-in | 132 | 29.27 | ||
| Total votes | 451 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Kuzma | 4,308 | 58.54 | |
| Republican | Mike Puskaric (incumbent) | 3,032 | 41.20 | |
| Write-in | 19 | 0.26 | ||
| Total votes | 7,359 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Kuzma | 18,102 | 59.01 | |
| Democratic | Rick Self | 12,508 | 40.78 | |
| Write-in | 65 | 0.21 | ||
| Total votes | 30,675 | 100.00 | ||