Richard S. Irvin (born July 7, 1971) is a Republican member of the

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from the 81st legislative district, first elected in 2014.

Early life and education

Irvin was born on July 7, 1971 in

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. He graduated from Juniata Valley High School in 1989, and earned a

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degreee in

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from

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in 1994.

Political career

From 1996 until 2014, Irvin served as Treasurer of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. In

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, Irvin launched a primary challenge against incumbent Republican State Representative Mike Fleck to represent Pennsylvania's 81st District. Irvin was removed from the primary ballot, but ran a successful

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campaign, defeating Fleck. In general election, Irvin once again faced Fleck, who had won the

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nomination as a write-in candidate. Irvin ultimately won against Fleck in the general election. Irvin was later re-elected to four more consecutive terms. In 2020, Irvin was among 26 Pennsylvania House Republicans who called for the reversal of Joe Biden's certification as the winner of Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the

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, citing false claims of election irregularities.

Personal life

Irvin is married to his wife, Jaime Ewell. The couple lives in Spruce Creek Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania with their four children.

References

Living people Republican Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives People from Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni Place of birth missing (living people) 1971 births 21st-century American politicians {{Pennsylvania-PARepresentative-stub