Mike Folmer
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| Mike Folmer | |
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| In office 2007 – present |
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| Preceded by | David Brightbill |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sheila Folmer |
| Residence | Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Mike Folmer of Lebanon, Pennsylvania is a Pennsylvania State Senator who represents the 48th Senate district, which includes all of Lebanon County and portions of Berks, Chester, Dauphin and Lancaster Counties. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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[edit] Biography
A wholesale tire salesman, Folmer was born and raised in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana with a degree in history.
From 1986-1988, Folmer served on the Lebanon City Council.
[edit] 2006 Election
In 2006, Folmer, who calls himself "Citizen Mike", was one of several challengers whose campaigns were sparked by the 2005 legislative pay raise. Folmer's district was represented by David Brightbill, the Senate majority leader. Brightbill, along with Senate President pro tempore Robert Jubelirer took much of the criticism for the pay raise and were targeted by activists seeking to vote out legislators who supported it. [1].
On election day, Folmer overcame Brightbill's 20-1 fundraising advantage [2] and won with over 63% of the vote [3]. Folmer went on to defeat Democrat John Liss in the general election 63.4% - 36.6%. [4]
He faces re-election in 2010.
[edit] References
- ^ Tracie Mauriello and Tom Barnes, Republican Leaders Fall, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 5/17/06
- ^ Jason DeParle, G.O.P. Conservatives Topple Veteran State Lawmakers in Pennsylvania New York Times, 5/18/06
- ^ May 2006 Primary Results, Pennsylvania Department of State
- ^ November 2006 General Election, Pennsylvania Department of State
