Rosemary Brown (born 1970) is an American politician. A Republican, she is member of the Pennsylvania State Senate representing the 40th district since 2023. She previously served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 189th district from 2011-2022.[1][2]
Rosemary Brown | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 40th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mario Scavello |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 189th district | |
| In office January 4, 2011 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | John Siptroth |
| Succeeded by | Tarah Probst |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1970 (age 53) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joe Brown |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Scranton |
| Website | senatorbrown40 |
Early life and education
Brown graduated from East Stroudsburg High School and holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Scranton.[2]
Career
Prior to becoming a legislator, Brown worked as an assistant buyer for Macy's and as an executive sales manager for Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and The Bon-Ton stores.[2] Brown then began working in pharmaceutical sales for Hoffmann-La Roche and Vistakon, which is a branch of Johnson & Johnson.[2]
The 2019-20 legislative session marks her fifth term representing the people of the 189th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Brown was first elected to represent the 189th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representative in November 2010.
She served as a deputy whip for the House Republican Caucus and as a member of the House Appropriations, Education, Professional Licensure and Transportation committees.[3]
Brown announced she would run for the Pennsylvania State Senate and not seek re-election to the House in 2022.[4]
Personal life
Brown resides in Middle Smithfield Township with her husband, Joe, and their three children.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Rosemary Brown | 53,795 | 55.3 | {{{change}}} | |
| Democratic | Jennifer Shukaitis | 43,557 | 44.7 | ||
| Total votes | 97,352 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | {{{swing}}} | |||