Rob Teplitz

Robert F. Teplitz (born December 20, 1970) is an American lawyer and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 15th district, based in the state capital of Harrisburg, from 2013 to 2016. He was the first Democrat to represent this district since 1941, and only the second Democrat to win the seat since 1875.

Rob Teplitz
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 15th district
In office January 1, 2013 – November 30, 2016
Preceded by	Jeffrey Piccola
Succeeded by	John DiSanto
Personal details
Born	(1970-12-20) December 20, 1970 (age 54) Miami, Florida
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Randi Teplitz
Children	Two
Residence	Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Franklin & Marshall College (B.A.) Cornell Law School (J.D.)

Early life and education

Teplitz was born December 20, 1970, in Miami, Florida. He was raised in Central Pennsylvania and graduated from Central Dauphin High School, Franklin & Marshall College and Cornell Law School.^[1]

Career

Prior to being elected to the State Senate in 2012, Teplitz served as an adviser to Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner.^[2] He was defeated by John DiSanto in the 2016 election. After his term expired, he accepted a job as a policy adviser to the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus.^[3]