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Robert Leadbeter

Robert Leadbeter

Robert Leadbeter is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing District 109, which covers Columbia County. He was elected in November 2022 and took office on 1 December 2022. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Business Administration from Capella University. Before entering politics he worked in the beverage industry, including as a territory manager for Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits from 2012 to 2015 and at AB InBev from 2015, and he also owned a company that managed cash machines. He chairs the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus. He is an active member of New Covenant Church in Berwick, according to his own website.

Country
United States
Field
Politics
Leaning
Right
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Political leaning

Far leftRightFar right
Economic+2.0
State-ledFree market
Social+3.0
ProgressiveConservative

Why we place them here

  • He introduced legislation to make it a third-degree felony for anyone who allows a minor to attend a drag show, citing concerns over the sexualisation of minors. [1]
  • He spoke against a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2029, arguing it would harm tipped workers. [1]
  • He has sponsored bills to ban sanctuary cities, keep boys' and girls' sports separate and protect gun rights, and has rejected participation in the state pension plan. [1]
  • He is described as pro-life and supports policies to lower taxes and encourage economic growth. [1]

Outlier votes

Recorded votes where at least nine in ten members voted the other way, from the legislature's official record.

Affiliations

  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives

    The lower chamber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Leadbeter has represented District 109 as a Republican since 1 December 2022. [2]

  • Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus

    A caucus within the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Leadbeter serves as its chairman. [2]

  • New Covenant Church, Berwick

    A church in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Leadbeter describes himself as an active member. [3]

Sources

  1. [1]wvia.org
  2. [2]palegis.us
  3. [3]wvia.org
  4. [4]Photo: Official portrait, Pennsylvania General Assembly

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