Jesse Willis Topper[2] (born September 19, 1981) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 78th district since 2014.
Jesse Topper | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| Assumed office February 10, 2014[1] | |
| Preceded by | Dick Hess |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1981 Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Frostburg State University (BA) |
| Website | jessetopper www |
Early life and education
editTopper 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
editTopper 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
edit- Appropriations Committee (Vice Chair)
- Committee On Committees
- Education Committee
- Subcommittee on Higher Education (Chair)
- Liquor Control Committee
- Rules Committee[3]
Political positions
editTopper 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
editTopper 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
edit- ^ 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.