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Jesse Topper
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 78th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
February 10, 2014[1]
Preceded byDick Hess
Personal details
Born (1981-09-19) September 19, 1981 (age 42)
Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationFrostburg State University (BA)
Websitejessetopper.com
www.reptopper.com

Jesse Willis Topper[2] (born September 19, 1981) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 78th district since 2014.

Early life and education

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Topper was born on September 19, 1981, to John and Ruth Topper.[2][1] He was home schooled, and graduated from Frostburg State University magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in music performance.[3][2]

Political career

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Topper won a special election on January 28, 2014, to succeed Pennsylvania State Representative Dick Hess, who died during his term.[4][5] He was reelect to four more consecutive terms. Prior to his election as a state representative, Topper served on the Bedford Borough Council for two years.[2]

Committee assignments

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Political positions

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Topper is fiscally and socially conservative. He is also pro-life and a "strong supporter" of the Second Amendment.[6] Topper opposes legalizing adult use cannabis in Pennsylvania.[7]

Personal life

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Topper was married to Christy Brallier, has two sons, and divorced in 2020.[1] He previously served as a minister at a United Methodist Church in his hometown.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "SESSION OF 2014 198TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 11" (PDF). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania General Assembly. February 10, 2014. p. 3. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  • ^ a b c d e "Jesse W. Topper". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  • ^ a b "Representative Jesse Topper". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  • ^ "Topper wins 78th District House seat". January 29, 2014. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014.
  • ^ Brown, Ryan (2014-01-29). "Topper wins 78th District state House seat". The Altoona Mirror. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  • ^ "The Issues". Friends of Jesse Topper. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  • ^ "Franklin County representatives condemn Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's upcoming 'listening tour' stop". WPMT FOX43. 18 April 2019.
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