Gregory Vitali (born June 4, 1956) is a Democratic member of the

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. He has represented the 166th district since 1993. He currently serves as the Democratic Chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.

Early life and education

Greg Vitali was born on June 4, 1956, in

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. He attended

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, graduating in 1974. In 1978, he graduated cum laude from

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with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He received his law degree from

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in 1981.

Career

Vitali practiced law in Delaware County for 12 years. In 1993, he was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as the first Democratic legislator from the 166th district. He serves on the House Environmental Resource and Energy Committee and has made environmental protection a priority in his role in the state house. Additionally Vitali has taught classes on state and local government at Villanova and is an ex-officio member of the

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Board of Directors. In January 2018, Vitali announced his intention to seek the Democratic nod for the US Congress for the 7th district after

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declined to run for reelection. He lost to

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, receiving 5,568 votes or 9.4 percent of the share.

References

External links

Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Greg Vitali (Democrat)
official PA House website
Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Greg Vitali
official Party website {{DEFAULTSORT:Vitali, Greg Living people Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Pennsylvania lawyers 1956 births 21st-century American politicians