Marcy Toepel

Marcy Toepel is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. She currently represents the 147th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Marcy Toepel
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 147th district
Assumed office
June 9, 2010[1]
Preceded byBob Mensch
Personal details
BornPennsburg, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Mark[2]
ChildrenFive
ResidenceDouglass Township, Pennsylvania

Toepel was elected to the seat in 2010, when she handily won a special election triggered by the resignation of Republican Bob Mensch.[3] Mensch had won another special election held for the State Senate seat vacated by Republican Rob Wonderling, who had resigned to take-over as President and CEO of Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.[4]

In December 2019, Toepel announced that she will not seek re-election in 2020.[5]

References

  1. "Toepel Sworn into Office Representing the 147th Legislative District". Latest News: Press Releases. Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  2. "Representative Marcy Toepel". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  3. "2010 Special Election for the 147th Legislative District". Pennsylvania Department of State. May 18, 2010. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
  4. Orenstein, Robert H. (September 30, 2009). "Bob Mensch breezes to victory in State Senate's 24th District". The Allentown Morning Call. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  5. Caruso, Stephen. "High-ranking House Republican Toepel announces 2020 retirement". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved 2019-12-06.


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