Former Rep. Keith Rothfus

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Summary

ROTHFUS, Keith, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Endicott, Broome County, N.Y., April 25, 1962; attended State University of New York-Buffalo, 1981-1982; B.S., State University of New York-Buffalo State, 1984; J.D., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., 1990; lawyer, private practice; university administrator; unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States House of Representatives in 2010; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress (January 3, 2013-present).

Biographical

Full Name: Keith James Rothfus
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: keeth RAHTH-fuhss
Date of Birth: April 25, 1962 (age: 62)
Place of Birth: Endicott, N.Y.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hometown: Endicott, N.Y.
Place of Residence: Edgeworth, Pa.
Previous Occupation: Attorney

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Elsie Rothfus

6 children

Relations with people in our database:

Father of Marilyn Anne O'Grady

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

Instagram, campaign

Facebook, campaign

YouTube, campaign

Flickr, campaign

Social Networking:

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Press Releases

Official press releases »

Education

Notre Dame Law School - JD (1990)
University at Buffalo, State University of New York - BS, information systems (1984)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2013-Jan. 2, 2019) Defeated

Member, 12th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

Election Results

2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

Conor James Lamb, 56.00%
Democrat

Keith James Rothfus, 44.00%
Republican
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

12th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

Keith James Rothfus, 61.71%
Republican

Erin Rochele McClelland, 38.21%
Democrat
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

12th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

Keith James Rothfus, 59.28%
Republican

Erin Rochele McClelland, 40.72%
Democrat
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

12th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

Keith James Rothfus, 51.74%
Republican

Mark S. Critz, 48.26%
Democrat
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

4th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

Jason Altmire, 50.81%
Democrat

Keith James Rothfus, 49.19%
Republican

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC:

Relight America PAC

Election campaign:

Rothfus for Congress (Pennsylvania)

Awards

Champion of Small Business Investing Award (Small Business Investor Alliance) (Oct. 2018)
Legislative Hero Award (London Center for Policy Research) (Sept. 2018)
Guardian of Small Business (National Federation of Independent Business Inc.) (Sept. 2018)
Conservative Achievement Award (American Conservative Union) (April 2018)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (March 2017)
Champion of Small Business Investing Award (Small Business Investor Alliance) (Oct. 2016)
Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award (National Association of Manufacturers) (Oct. 2016)
Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (July 2015)
Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award (60 Plus Association) (Oct. 9, 2014)

Official Signature

Privately Financed Travel

6 trips taken between 2013 - 2017 costing $41,884

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2015 (Amendment), 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2013
Election Candidate: 2012
Extension Letter: 2019
Stock transaction: 02/04/2019, 05/15/2017, 11/22/2016, 06/15/2016, 02/03/2014, 07/10/2013
Termination: 2019
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $46,085.65
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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