Dawn Keefer | |
|---|---|
 Keefer at the 2022 Hazlitt Summit hosted by Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017[1] | |
| Preceded by | Mike Regan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1972 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tom |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Dawn Wetzel Keefer[2] (born October 6, 1972) is an American politician from Pennsylvania, currently representing the 92nd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Early life and education
Keefer was born on October 6, 1972, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Gettysburg Area High School in 1991.[2] In 1995, Keefer earned a BA degree in government and politics from George Mason University.[2]
Career
Keefer has served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 92nd district, since 2017. She was initially elected in 2016 and won reelection in 2018, 2020, and 2022.[3][2][4][5]
In 2020, Keefer was among 26 Pennsylvania House Republicans who called for the reversal of Joe Biden's certification as the winner of Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the 2020 United States presidential election, citing false claims of election irregularities.[6]
Keefer is the chairwoman of the Pennsylvania State Freedom Caucus.[7]
On January 11, 2024, Keefer announced her candidacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate in the 31st district following the retirement of Mike Regan.[8]
Personal life
Keefer's husband is Tom. They have three children and live in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania.[7]
References
- ↑ "SESSION OF 2017 201ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania General Assembly. January 3, 2017. pp. 2, 4–5. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 "Dawn Keefer". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ↑ Klar, Rebecca (November 7, 2018). "Keefer wins second term in 92nd District House seat". yorkdispatch.com. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ↑ "York County business woman Dawn Keefer announces bid for Pa. legislature". PennLive.com. 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
- ↑ Urie, Daniel (November 9, 2022). "York County Republican incumbent wins 4th term in Pa. state house". PennLIVE Patriot-News. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ↑ Murphy, Jan (27 November 2020). "26 Pa. House Republicans call for withdrawing certification of presidential electors". PennLIVE Patriot-News.
- 1 2 "About Dawn". PA State Rep. Dawn Keefer. PA House Republican Caucus. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ↑ "Dawn Keefer running for Pennsylvania State Senate". ABC27. 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
