Ryan Costello
| Ryan Costello | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th district | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Gerlach |
| Member of the Chester County Board of Commissioners | |
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In office February 17, 2011 – December 16, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Carol Aichele |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Kichline |
| Chester County Recorder of Deeds | |
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In office January 7, 2008 – February 17, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Terence Farrell |
| Succeeded by | Rick Loughery |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 7, 1976 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Christine Costello |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Religion | Presbyterian[1][2] |
Ryan A. Costello (born September 7, 1976) is an American lawyer and politician from the state of Pennsylvania. From 2011 until 2015, he served on the Chester County Board of Commissioners, and as chairman from 2013 to 2015. A Republican, Costello is the representative for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district, having been elected in the 2014 elections to the United States House of Representatives.
Early life
Costello was born in 1976 to schoolteacher parents.[3] Costello attended Ursinus College and Villanova University School of Law.[4]
Political career
Costello served on the Board of Supervisors for East Vincent Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for six years, serving as chairman for the last four. He was elected the Chester County recorder of deeds in 2008.[4][5] He was elected to the Chester County Board of Commissioners in 2011.[6] His fellow commissioners elected him as chairman of the commission in 2013, and reappointed in 2014.[7]
When Jim Gerlach, the Republican incumbent in Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, announced that he would not run for reelection in 2014, Costello chose to run for the Republican Party nomination.[8] He faced no primary opposition.[9]
He faced Manan Trivedi of the Democratic Party in the general election.[10] Costello defeated Trivedi, 56%–44%.[11]
Personal life
Ryan Costello and his wife and son live in West Chester, Pennsylvania.[4]
References
- ↑ "Pennsylvania-6: Ryan Costello (R)". www.nationaljournal.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Engagements: Thomas – Costello". Daily Local News. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ Profile, nationaljournal.com; accessed November 9, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello to run for Jim Gerlach's seat". Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Costello appointed Chester County Commissioner". The Unionville Times. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Chester County Republican Costello announces run for Congress". Philly.com. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Costello re-appointed chair of Chester County Commissioners". Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ↑ "The Republican Party's rising star". Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ↑ WFMZ. "6th District candidates unopposed in primary, look to November election". WFMZ. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ↑ "In battle for Congress, Ryan Costello and Manan Trivedi vie for money and attention". Reading Eagle. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ↑ Ryan Costello beats Manan Trivedi for 6th U.S. House Congressional seat, wfmz.com; accessed November 9, 2014.
External links
- Congressman Ryan Costello official U.S. House site
- Ryan Costello for Congress
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Gerlach |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district January 3, 2015 – present |
Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded by Barbara Comstock R-Virginia | United States Representatives by seniority 388th |
Succeeded by Carlos Curbelo R-Florida |