Jamie Flick
American politician
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Jamie L. Flick (born c. 1961[1]) is an American politician and businessman who represents the 83rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2023 as a member of the Republican Party.
Jamie Flick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Wheeland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1961 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Pennsylvania College of Technology (AS) |
| Alma mater | Jersey Shore Area High School |
| Website | repflick.com |
Early life
Flick was born in Pennsylvania,[1] growing up on his family's farm in Lycoming County.[2][3] He graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1979.[4] Flick earned an associate degree in software engineering from the Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1981.[5][1]
Career
A businessman from South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Flick became a co-owner of the Australian baseball team the Sydney Blue Sox in 2018.[6] Prior to his run for Pennsylvania State Representative, Flick owned and managed Susquehanna Software, a software company located in Williamsport.[1][3]
In 2022, Flick ran to represent the open 83rd District seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[3] He defeated fellow Republican Ann Kaufman in the primary election and won the general election unopposed.[5][7][8]
In 2023, Flick was the lone Republican co-sponsor on a bill to recognize same-sex marriage at the state level.[9]
Flick currently sits on the State House's Children & Youth, Government Oversight, and Human Services Committees.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Flick | 4,146 | 50.95 | |
| Republican | Ann Kaufman | 3,975 | 48.85 | |
| Write-in | 16 | 0.20 | ||
| Total votes | 8,137 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Flick | 16,835 | 93.83 | |
| Write-in | 1,107 | 6.17 | ||
| Total votes | 17,942 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Flick (incumbent) | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | 23,285 | 100.00 | ||