William Russell Robinson
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 19th district
In office
January 3, 1989 – November 30, 2002
Preceded byK. Leroy Irvis
Succeeded byJake Wheatley
Personal details
Born(1942-02-05)February 5, 1942
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 2020(2020-06-09) (aged 78)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
Alma materOhio State University (BA)
Duquesne University (MA)

William Russell Robinson (February 5, 1942 – June 9, 2020) was an American politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1989 to 2002.

Early life and education

A native of Pittsburgh, Robinson is a 1960 graduate of Schenley High School.[1] He earned a degree in political science from Ohio State University in 1964 and a master's degree in political science from Duquesne University in 1972.[1]

Career

Robinson began his career as a member of the Pittsburgh City Council.[2]

He was first elected to represent the 19th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1988.[1] He was defeated in the 2002 Democratic primary by Jake Wheatley, a staffer for Pittsburgh City Councilman Sala Udin, a Robinson rival.[3][4]

Death

Robinson died on June 9, 2020, in Pittsburgh.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "William Russell Robinson (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2002-04-09.
  2. ↑ "Representative William Russel Robinson". Official Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2002-01-05.
  3. ↑ O'Toole, James (2002-03-11). "Allegheny County Dems make endorsements". Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
  4. ↑ "2002 General Primary – Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA – Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004.
  5. ↑ Longtime Pittsburgh Bill Robinson remembered as advocate for minority rights


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