Jeff Olsommer
American politician
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Jeffrey H. Olsommer[2] is an American businessman and politician who is currently the representative for the 139th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Jeffrey Olsommer | |
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Olsommer in 2024 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 139th district | |
| Assumed office May 21, 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | Joe Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelli L. Fantauzzo |
| Education | East Stroudsburg University (B.S.) |
| Alma mater | Western Wayne High School |
Career
After Pennsylvania State Representative Joe Adams announced his retirement, Olsommer announced his candidacy in the 2024 election to replace Adams.[3] On February 9, 2024, Adams resigned before his term concluded, trigging a special election. The Republican Parties of Pike and Wayne Counties chose Olsommer to be the party's nominee in the April 23 special election.[4] He defeated Democratic candidate Robin Skibber in the election.[5] Olsommer was previously the chairman of the Sterling Township Board of Supervisors and co-owned an insurance agency.[3][4][6] On the same day as the special election, Olsommer also won the Republican primary election to face Skibber once again in the general election.[7]
Political positions
Olsommer supports "defending the sanctity of human life,"[3] but opposes changing Pennsylvania's abortion laws. He supports voter ID;[8] his first action as a state representative was signing a discharge petition that would force a vote on a voter ID amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution.[1]
Personal life
Olsommer is a lifelong resident of Wayne County, Pennsylvania.[3] He is a graduate of Western Wayne High School and has a bachelor of science degree in political science from East Stroudsburg University. Olsommer lives in Sterling Township with his wife, Kelli L. Fantauzzo.[9][3]