Joe Scarnati
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Joseph B. Scarnati III (born January 2, 1962) is an American politician from the U.S. State of Pennsylvania. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Pennsylvania State Senate as the member from the 25th District from 2001 to 2020, and was the president pro tempore from 2007 to 2020.
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Joe Scarnati | |
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President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
In office January 2, 2007 – November 10, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Robert Jubelirer |
Succeeded by | Jake Corman |
31st Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania | |
In office December 3, 2008 – January 18, 2011 | |
Governor | Ed Rendell |
Preceded by | Catherine Baker Knoll |
Succeeded by | Jim Cawley |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 25th district | |
In office January 2, 2001 – November 30, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Bill Slocum |
Succeeded by | Cris Dush |
Personal details | |
Born | (1962-01-02) January 2, 1962 (age 62) Brockway, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 5 |
Education | Pennsylvania State University, DuBois |
Website | Official website |
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As President pro tempore, he became the 31st lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania following the death of Catherine Baker Knoll on November 12, 2008.[1] He was sworn in on December 3, 2008.[2] He did not seek election to the post in 2010, and was succeeded as Lieutenant Governor by Jim Cawley.