Jerry Knowles

Jerry Knowles
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 124th district
Assumed office
May 19, 2009
Preceded by Dave Argall
Personal details
Born (1948-07-30) July 30, 1948
Coaldale, Pennsylvania
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Lorraine
Residence Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Jerome P. Knowles (born July 30, 1948) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 124th legislative district.[1] He was first elected in a special election in May, 2009 to fill the vacancy left by Dave Argall who was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate to succeed the late Senator James J. Rhoades. He defeated his Democratic opponent, Bill Mackey, with more than 70% of the vote.

Prior to his election to the state House, Knowles served as councilman and mayor of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and later a Schuylkill County commissioner.

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