Frank Burns (politician)
Frank Burns | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
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Assumed office January 6, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas F. Yewcic |
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October 21, 1975 Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | East Taylor Township, PA |
| Alma mater | BA, Business Management, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown |
Frank Burns (born October 21, 1975) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represents the 72nd District, located in southwestern Cambria county. Despite Cambria County moving heavily towards Republicans, Burns has been able to fend off several challengers. Most recently, he defeated Renae Billow by a 10% margin which helped give the Democrats a majority in the chamber for the first time in over a decade.
Biography
Before being elected as a state representative, Burns served as a township supervisor for East Taylor Township and as a Cambria County representative to the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee.
Burns currently sits on the Consumer Affairs, Professional Licensure, Tourism & Recreational Development, and Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committees.