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Timothy Twardzik | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 123rd district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Neal Goodman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Notre Dame |
| Website | Official website |
Timothy "Tim" Twardzik is an American businessman and politician. A Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, he has represented the 123rd district in Schuylkill County since 2021.[1]
Twardzik is the first Republican to represent the 123rd Legislative District in more than fifty years.
Formative years and family
[edit]Twardzik graduated from Shenandoah Valley High School in 1977 and from the University of Notre Dame in 1981.[1] He began working for his family's business immediately after graduating from college.
He is the son of Ted Twardzik, founder of Mrs. T's Pierogies.[2] He is married to Caroline Kiefer Twardzik. He is the father of three sons.
Career
[edit]Prior to public service, Twardzik served as an executive vice president at Ateeco Inc., the marketer of Mrs. T's.[citation needed]
In 2020, Twardzik was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 123rd district, which contains parts of Schuylkill County.[1] He defeated Democratic candidate Peter Symons with 62.6% of the vote in the general election.[3]
In 2022, Twardzik was opposed by Democratic candidate Kathy Benyak. Twardzik won with nearly 70% of the vote.[citation needed]
In 2024, Twardzik was opposed by Democratic candidate Michael Zvalaren. Twardzik won with over 73% of the vote.[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Representative Timothy Twardzik". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ↑ "About Tim". House Republican Caucus.
- ↑ "Full election results for Pennsylvania". The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 5, 2021.
- ↑ "State representatives in Schuylkill County win reelection". Pottsville Republican Herald. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
