Randy Vulakovich

Randy Vulakovich
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 38th district
Assumed office
January 6, 2015
Preceded by Jim Ferlo
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 40th district
In office
August 29, 2012[1] – January 5, 2015
Preceded by Jane Orie
Succeeded by Mario Scavello
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 30th district
In office
January 2, 2007[2] – August 29, 2012
Preceded by Shawn Flaherty
Succeeded by Hal English
Personal details
Born 1949/1950 (age 66–67)[3]
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Bobbie
Children 2 children
Residence Shaler Township, Pennsylvania
Website www.repvulakovich.com

Randy Vulakovich is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 38th legislative district and took office January 6, 2015. He previously served in the 40th legislative district. He was elected in a special election on August 7, 2012.[4]

Prior to holding elected office, Vulakovich attended the Allegheny County Police Academy and Duquesne University.[5] He served as a police sergeant with the Shaler Township Police Department, where he was known by the affectionate moniker "Officer V.” [6]

State House

On April 11, 2006, Democrat Shawn Flaherty defeated Republican Mike Dolan in a special election to fill the remainder of Jeff Habay's term as state representative.[7] On May 16, 2006, Vulakovich defeated two other Republicans (including Mike Dolan) for the right to challenge Flaherty in that November's election.[8] Vulakovich defeated Flaherty that November by a 53-47 margin.[9] Vulakovich resigned from the State House on August 29, 2012, just prior to taking the oath of office to begin his Senate service.

State Senate

In 2012 he defeated former Congresswoman Melissa Hart in the primary, leading to Vulakovich being nominated by the Republican party to face Sharon Brown to fill the vacancy in Pennsylvania's 40th State Senate district created by the resignation of Jane Orie. He was elected to the seat in the August 7, 2012, special election[4] with over 73% of the vote to Brown's 27%.[10] In the wake of his election, Vulakovich announced he would resign his State House seat to assume his seat in the State Senate.[11] Vulakovich was sworn in as a state senator on August 29, 2012.[1]

Vulakovich represents Pittsburgh's 11th and 12th wards; he is the only elected Republican representing any portion of Pittsburgh above the county level.

References

  1. 1 2 "Senator Vulakovich Takes Over 40th District Seat". Office of Senator Randy Vulakovich. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  2. ↑ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2 January 2007. Retrieved 9 January 2009.
  3. ↑
  4. 1 2 McNulty, Timothy (7 August 2012). "Vulakovich defeats Brown for Orie's seat". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  5. ↑ "Representative Randy Vulakovich (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved 9 January 2009.
  6. ↑ "Rep. Randy Vulakovich Biography". Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
  7. ↑ "2006 Special Election for the 30th Legislative District - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Retrieved 9 January 2009.
  8. ↑ "2006 General Primary - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2006. Retrieved 9 January 2009.
  9. ↑ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2006. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  10. ↑ "2012 Special Election for the 40th Senatorial District". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  11. ↑ LaRussa, Tony (8 August 2012). "Vulakovich wins Senate seat". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 9 August 2012.

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