Mark Critz Politician

Mark Stephen Critz (born January 5, 1962) is a former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, having served since a special election in May 2010 until January 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district during his tenure, which was located in the southwestern portion of the state, stretched from Johnstown to the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh.Critz was the district director for the 12th's longtime congressman, John Murtha. Following Murtha's death, Critz won the May 2010 special election with 53% of the vote to complete Murtha's term. Critz was sworn in on May 20. Critz won a full term in November 2010 to represent the 12th District in Congress. He was defeated in November 2012 by Republican challenger Keith Rothfus.

Personal facts

Mark Critz
Birth dateJanuary 05, 1962
Birth nameMark Stephen Critz
Birth place
Irwin Pennsylvania
Religion
Catholic Church
Residence
Johnstown Pennsylvania
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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Politician

party
Democratic Party (United States)
region
Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district
successor
Keith Rothfus

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External resources

  1. http://www.critzforcongress.com