Mark Longietti

Mark Alfred Longietti^[3] (born January 16, 1964) is an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District from 2007 to 2022.

Mark Longietti
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 7th district
In office January 2, 2007[1] – November 30, 2022
Preceded by	Michael C. Gruitza
Succeeded by	Parke Wentling
Personal details
Born	(1964-01-16) January 16, 1964 (age 61) Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Tina[2]
Education	Westminster College (BA) Boston College (JD)
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Early life and education

Longietti was born on January 16, 1964, in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Sharpsville Area High School in 1981. In 1985, Longiette graduated summa cum laude from Westminster College with a bachelor of arts in economics and political science. He earned his juris doctor from Boston College Law School in 1988.^[3]

Legal career

Longietti previously clerked for the president judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, Pennsylvania.^[4] He began practicing law in 1989, specializing in municipal law. Longietti served as solicitor for Mercer County, Sharon City School District, Sharpsville Area School District, Reynolds School District, Findley Township, and Delaware Township.^[5]

Political career

Longietti was first elected to the Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee in 1994. He attended the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Democratic National Convention as both a delegate and an alternate delegate.^[4]

In 2006, Longietti was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District. He was continuously reelected until retiring in 2022.^[3] During his tenure, Longietti served as ranking member on the House Education Committee.^[6]

Following his retirement from the State House, Longietti was hired by the city of Hermitage in a newly-created position as director of business and community development.^[6]

Electoral history

2006 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 7^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic/Republican	Mark Longietti	17,756	99.52
	Write-in		85	0.48
Total votes			17,841	100.00

2008 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 7^[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic/Republican	Mark Longietti (incumbent)	25,941	99.49
	Write-in		133	0.51
Total votes			26,074	100.00

2010 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 7^[9]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic/Republican	Mark Longietti (incumbent)	16,884	99.49
	Write-in		86	0.51
Total votes			16,970	100.00

2012 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 7^[10]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic/Republican	Mark Longietti (incumbent)	24,586	99.48
	Write-in		128	0.52
Total votes			24,714	100.00

2014 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 7^[11]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic/Republican	Mark Longietti (incumbent)	14,930	99.24
	Write-in		114	0.76
Total votes			15,044	100.00

2016 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 7^[12]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic/Republican	Mark Longietti (incumbent)	27,497	99.55
	Write-in		125	0.45
Total votes			27,622	100.00

2018 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 7^[13]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic/Republican	Mark Longietti (incumbent)	21,573	99.32
	Write-in		147	0.68
Total votes			21,720	100.00

2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 7^[14]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic/Republican	Mark Longietti (incumbent)	28,282	97.84
	Write-in		625	2.16
Total votes			28,907	100.00