Gibson C. Armstrong
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Gibson C. Armstrong is a former Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
for the 100 District
. He was elected in a special election on July 16, 2002 to fill the unexpired term of John E. Barley
. His father, Gibson E. Armstrong, represented the 100th district
from 1977–1984 before being elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in 1984 to represent the 13th senatorial district
.
As a member of the House Select Committee on Academic Freedom in Pennsylvania, Armstrong held several hearings in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia regarding allegations of academic bias in the 18 public universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
.
He was defeated in the Republican primary in 2006
by Bryan Cutler
. In 2007, it was revealed that Armstrong, as a lame duck
legislator, attended legislative training trips at the public's expense after his defeat.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
for the 100 District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 100
The 100th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Lancaster County and includes the following areas:* Bart Township* Christiana* Colerain Township* Conestoga Township* Drumore Township* East Drumore Township* Eden Township...
. He was elected in a special election on July 16, 2002 to fill the unexpired term of John E. Barley
John E. Barley
John E. Barley was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 100th District.He graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1963. He took Dale Carnegie Courses in 1977 and took an introductory law class at Penn University in 1990....
. His father, Gibson E. Armstrong, represented the 100th district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 100
The 100th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Lancaster County and includes the following areas:* Bart Township* Christiana* Colerain Township* Conestoga Township* Drumore Township* East Drumore Township* Eden Township...
from 1977–1984 before being elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in 1984 to represent the 13th senatorial district
Pennsylvania Senate, District 13
Pennsylvania's 13th Senatorial District is made of parts of York and Lancaster County. It includes the following:York County*Chanceford Township*East Prospect Borough*Hellam Township*Hallam Borough*Lower Chanceford Township*Lower Windsor Township...
.
As a member of the House Select Committee on Academic Freedom in Pennsylvania, Armstrong held several hearings in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia regarding allegations of academic bias in the 18 public universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world...
.
He was defeated in the Republican primary in 2006
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2006
The 2006 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2006, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2006. Members elected in 2006 were inaugurated on January 2, 2007...
by Bryan Cutler
Bryan Cutler
Bryan Cutler is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 100th legislative district. He was first elected in 2006, defeating incumbent Gibson C. Armstrong....
. In 2007, it was revealed that Armstrong, as a lame duck
Lame duck
Lame duck can refer to:*Lame duck , an elected official who is approaching the end of his or her tenure, and especially an official whose successor has already been elected....
legislator, attended legislative training trips at the public's expense after his defeat.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Gibson C. Armstrong official PA House website (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus - Representative Gibson C. Armstrong official Party website
- Follow the Money - Gibson C. Armstrong