Manuel M. "Manny" Guzman Jr. (born c.1988) is an American politician who is a

Democratic Democrat, Democrats, or Democratic may refer to: Politics *A proponent of democracy, or democratic government; a form of government involving rule by the people. *A member of a Democratic Party: **Democratic Party (United States) (D) **Democratic ...

member of the

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for the 127th district (Reading, Berks County).

Background

Guzman graduated from Reading High School and studied Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing at Kutztown University.

Political career

Guzman was elected to the Reading School Board in 2013 to a four-year term. In 2017, Guzman won the Democratic primary for Reading City Council's District 1. However, Guzman lived in a different district and was removed from the ballot. In 2018, he lost in the 127th district Democratic Primary, to incumbent

Thomas R. Caltagirone Thomas R. "Tom" Caltagirone (born October 30, 1942) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represented the 127th District ( Reading, Berks County) and was the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and ...

. Guzman served as the Coalitions Director with the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2018 to January 2020 and as was appointed Deputy Coalitions Director for Latino Engagement in Pennsylvania for Joe Biden's presidential campaign. On January 28, 2020, he announced his candidacy for 127th, after the announcement of incumbent Caltagirone's retirement, who then endorsed Guzman. Guzman currently sits on the Appropriations, Environmental Resources & Energy, Gaming Oversight, Liquor Control, and Professional Licensure committees.

References

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