Erin Molchany
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Erin C. Molchany | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office 2013–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Schmotzer |
| Succeeded by | Peter Schweyer (22nd District moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1977 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Duquesne University |
| Profession | Non-profit executive |
| Website | ErinMolchany.com |
Erin C. Molchany (born June 13, 1977) is an American politician and a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She also previously served as the Southwest Director for Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. She is member of the Democratic Party.
Molchany is a native of Allentown, Pennsylvania.[1] Molchany graduated from Parkland High School in 1995 and Duquesne University in 1999.[2]
Career
While at Duquesne University, Molchany worked at the Emergency Services Department of the American Red Cross's Southwest PA chapter in Pittsburgh.[3] Molchany served as the head of the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project. She has been affiliated with the Coro Center, and served on the Allegheny County Democratic Committee.[4] Molchany has also been affiliated with the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation, the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership, the League of Women Voters, and the Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania.[1] Molchany was named by Pittsburgh Magazine as one of the "40 Under 40" in 2013 for her legislative and non-profit career work.[5]
2005 City Council Race
Molchany first ran for public office in 2005 for the District 2 seat in Pittsburgh City Council against endorsed candidate Dan Deasy, Paul Mastreanda, Paul Renne, and Melissa Rossiter.[1][6] Molchany placed fourth in the primary election held on May 17 with 615 votes.[7]
2012 Election
After 22nd district incumbent Chelsa Wagner was elected to the office of Allegheny County Controller in 2011, Erin announced her candidacy for the seat in February. Running against Martin Schmotzer and Shawn Lunney, Schmotzer won the special election on April 24 to finish Wagner's term, but lost the primary election for the new term to Molchany.[8] Molchany subsequently won her general election race to the Pennsylvania House in November, 2012.[9]