Robert F. Teplitz (born December 20, 1970) is an American

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and

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who served as a Democratic member of the

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for the 15th district, based in the state capital of

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, from 2013 to 2016. He was the first Democrat to represent this district since 1941, and only the second Democrat to win the seat since 1875.

Early life and education

Teplitz was born December 20, 1970, in

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. He was raised in Central Pennsylvania and graduated from

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and

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Career

Prior to being elected to the State Senate in

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, Teplitz served as an adviser to

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Jack Wagner. He was defeated by

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in the 2016 election. After his term expired, he accepted a job as a policy adviser to the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus.

References

External links

State Senator Rob Teplitz
official caucus website
Pennsylvania Senate: Rob Teplitz (D)
official PA Senate website
Rob Teplitz for State Senate
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