Mike Regan (politician)
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Mike Regan | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Vance |
| Succeeded by | Dawn Keefer |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2013[1] – November 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Perry |
| Succeeded by | Dawn Keefer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1961 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Fran Regan |
| Alma mater | Albright College |
Michael Regan (born September 10, 1961) is an American former politician and U.S. Marshal. A Republican, he served as the Pennsylvania State Senator for the 31st district from 2017 to 2024. Prior to that, he served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 92nd district from 2013 to 2016.[2]
Regan graduated from Cedar Cliff High School and received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Albright College. He began a career in law enforcement, serving as a US Marshal in Miami before returning to fill this same role in South Central Pennsylvania in 1990. In 2002, Regan was appointed as the U.S. Marshal for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, which required a nomination by President George W. Bush and a confirmation by the United States Senate. In 2011, Regan retired from federal service and was appointed as Deputy Inspector General of Pennsylvania by Governor Tom Corbett.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In 2012, Regan was elected to serve the 92nd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Regan won the Republican primary election with 35.6% of the vote among five candidates. He then defeated a Democrat in the general election with 71.7% of the vote.
In 2014, Regan won reelection to his House seat, running unopposed in both the primary and general elections.