Bryan Lentz
Bryan Lentz | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 161st district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2007[1] | |
| Preceded by | Tom Gannon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 230px Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | 230px |
| Resting place | 230px |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jennifer |
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| Residence | Swarthmore, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Wissahickon High School Valley Forge Military Academy and College Georgetown University Temple University |
| Profession | attorney |
| Awards | Bronze Star War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
| Website | Pennsylvania House page Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1986— |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division |
Bryan Roy Lentz (born June 5, 1964) is an American politician, Iraq War veteran, and former prosecutor. He is currently a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 161st legislative district since 2007. The district is located in Delaware County.
Lentz is currently a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, seeking the seat being vacated by Joe Sestak. He is running against Republican candidate Pat Meehan.
Early life
Bryan Lentz was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Martin and Bonnie Minehart Lentz. His father was mobilized in 1962 to help desegregate the University of Mississippi. A fourth generation army veteran, Lentz attended Valley Forge Military Academy and College and earned a degree in philosophy Georgetown University in 1986 on a full army scholarship.[2] Following graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army infantry and was assigned to the Second Battalion of the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, NC.[2] Lentz served overseas in Iraq, where he commanded a Civil Affairs unit assisting with improving the infrastructure and rebuilding civil governance of Mosul, Iraq.[2] Lentz also served with the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai Peninsula and with NATO peacekeeping missions in Bosnia.[2] He earned the Bronze Star and the War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.[2]
Lentz earned a law degree from Temple University School of Law in 1993. He has worked as attorney in private practice and for six years as a prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.[2]
Political career
Pennsylvania State Representative
In 2006, he planned to run for the United States House of Representatives in the Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district against Curt Weldon. After discussions with party officials, however, Lentz decided to bow out in favor of Rear Admiral Joe Sestak. Instead, he ran for the State House.[3] He defeated incumbent Tom Gannon with 51.5% of the vote.[4]
In 2008 Lentz won reelection to the State House, defeating Republican challenger Joseph Hackett, and increasing his share of the vote to 55.4%.[5]
2010 U.S. House campaign
On November 12, 2009, Lentz announced his candidacy in the 2010 U.S. House election for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district.[6] He is seeking to replace Joe Sestak, the two-term Democratic incumbent who is running for the United States Senate.
Lentz ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the Democratic primary on May 18, 2010. He will face Republican nominee Pat Meehan and independent candidate Jim Schneller.[7]
References
- ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ a b c d e f "Rep. Bryan R. Lentz Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ^ Hefling, Kimberly (2006-02-09). "Iraq war veteran drops out of U.S. House race". The Times Leader. The Times Leader. Archived from the original on 2006-03-03. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2006. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
- ^ "2008 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-04.
- ^ "Lentz Announces Experienced Campaign Consulting Team" (Press release). pa2010.com. September 11, 2009.
- ^ delcotimes.com
External links
- State Rep. Bryan R. Lentz official PA House site
- State Rep. Bryan R. Lent official constituency site
- Bryan Lentz for U.S. Congress official Congressional campaign site
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org