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John Galloway (American politician)

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John T. Galloway
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 140th district
In office
January 2, 2007[1] – December 14, 2023[2]
Preceded byThomas C. Corrigan
Succeeded byJim Prokopiak
Personal details
Born (1960-01-04) January 4, 1960 (age 64)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAngela
Children1 daughter, Kelley Anne
ResidenceFalls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
OccupationCertified Global Project Manager
WebsiteOfficial website

John T. Galloway is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 140th state legislative district from 2007 to 2023.[3] His district included parts of Bucks County.

In November 2023, Galloway was elected as a magisterial judge in Falls Township.[4] Galloway officially resigned on December 14, 2023.[5]

Early life and career

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Galloway is a 1977 graduate of Pennsbury High School and a 2001 graduate of the Project Management Institute.[6] He attended Bucks County Community College. He previously served as a member of the Pennsbury School Board and was campaign manager for Bucks County Commissioner Sandra A. Miller.[7]

He was first elected in 2007, defeating Republican Joseph Montone.[8] Galloway served as Secretary on the Aging & Older Adult Services Committee. He was a member of the Appropriations, Finance, Labor Relations, and Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committees.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Session of 2007 191st of the General Assembly No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. January 2, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  2. ^ Peter Hall (December 14, 2023). "Special election set for Feb. 13 as Pa. state Rep. Galloway officially resigns". Penn Capital-Star. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  3. ^ Cole, John (November 21, 2023). "Galloway reportedly will resign state House seat on Dec. 15". Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  4. ^ Ciliberti, Dino (November 9, 2023). "State Rep. Galloway Will Give Up Seat For Judgeship". Patch. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  5. ^ Hall, Peter (December 14, 2023). "Special election set for Feb. 13 as Pa. state Rep. Galloway officially resigns". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  6. ^ "Rep. John T. Galloway Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2008.
  7. ^ "Representative Representative John T. Galloway (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on November 27, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  9. ^ The Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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