Leanne Krueger-Braneky

Leanne Krueger-Braneky
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 161st district
Assumed office
August 25, 2015 [1]
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) David Braneky
Children 1
Residence Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Leanne Krueger-Braneky is a Democratic member for the 161st legislative district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The district is located in Delaware County, and includes Brookhaven, Rose Valley, Rutledge, Swarthmore, Aston Township, Nether Providence Township, and parts of Ridley Township and Springfield Township.

Early life

Krueger-Braneky received her bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and a master's degree in business administration from Eastern University.[2] She served as the Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia between 2004 and 2013, where she worked with local businesses to promote their growth and environmentally conscious business practices. Krueger-Braneky went on to work as the Senior Director for Strategy and Development for the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) in 2013.[3]

Political career

Krueger-Braneky ran for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seat in the 161st district in the 2014 elections, losing to incumbent Joe Hackett of the Republican Party.

After Hackett resigned, she won a special election to fill the remainder of his term in August 2015.[4][5] She will be sworn in on August 25.[6]

Personal life

Krueger-Braneky lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania with her husband, David, an American Baptist pastor.[7] They have one son, Wendell.[8]

References

  1. "SESSION OF 2015 - 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 61" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2015-08-25.
  2. "Swarthmore businesswoman announces campaign for 161st District in Pa. House". delcotimes.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  3. "Leanne Krueger-Braneky". BALLE. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  4. "Democrat Krueger-Braneky emerges victorious in 161st District". delcotimes.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  5. "Democrat wins special election for state House seat in Delco". Philly.com. August 5, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  6. "Win by Krueger-Braneky reflects a shifting Delco". Philly.com. August 6, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  7. "Leanne Krueger-Braneky". Equality Pennsylvania PAC. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  8. "Dems tap Krueger-Braneky again to run in 161st special election". delcotimes.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
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