Former Rep. Jim Gerlach

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R Pennsylvania, 6th (2003-2015) Retired

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Summary

GERLACH, Jim, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pa., on February 25, 1955; B.A., Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., 1977; J.D., Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., 1980; lawyer, private practice; member of the Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1991-1994; member of the Pennsylvania state senate, 1995-2002; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2003-present).

Biographical

Full Name: James Gerlach
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: jim GUR-"lock"
Date of Birth: Feb. 25, 1955 (age: 69)
Place of Birth: Ellwood City, Pa.
Religion: Protestant
Hometown: Ellwood City, Pa.
Place of Residence: West Pikeland Township, Pa.
Previous Occupation: Attorney

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Karen Gerlach educator

3 children: Katie, Jim, Rob

Miscellaneous Links:

GovTrack

Campaign Links:

Open Secrets political finance profile

Social Networking:

LinkedIn

Press Releases

Official press releases »

Education

Penn State Dickinson Law - JD (1980)
Dickinson College - BA, political science, cum laude (1977)

Activities and notes: Raven's Claw Honorary Society

Greek Organizations:

Sigma Chi Fraternity

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2003-Jan. 5, 2015) Retired

Member, 6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

Election Results

2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

James Gerlach (Jim), 57.14%
Republican

Manan Trivedi, 42.86%
Democrat
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

James Gerlach (Jim), 57.10%
Republican

Manan Trivedi, 42.90%
Democrat
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

James Gerlach (Jim), 52.10%
Republican

Robert Roggio (Bob), 47.90%
Democrat
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

James Gerlach (Jim), 50.66%
Republican

Lois Murphy, 49.34%
Democrat
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

James Gerlach (Jim), 51.01%
Republican

Lois Murphy, 48.99%
Democrat
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

James Gerlach (Jim), 51.36%
Republican

Dan Wofford, 48.63%
Democrat

Employment History

Business-Industry Political Action Committee (June 2015-March 2020)

President/CEO
Venable LLP (Jan. 2015-June 2015)

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Jim Gerlach for Congress Committee (Pennsylvania)

Own leadership PAC:

Keystone PAC

Official Signature

Privately Financed Travel

2 trips taken between 2004 - 2005 costing $12,902

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2008 (Amendment), 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Termination: 2015
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $44,479.61
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