Melissa Hart (politician)
| Melissa Hart | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th district |
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In office January 3, 2001–January 3, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Ron Klink |
| Succeeded by | Jason Altmire |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 40th district |
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In office January 1, 1991–January 2, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | John Regoli |
| Succeeded by | Jane Orie |
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April 4, 1962 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Single |
| Residence | Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater |
Washington and Jefferson College University of Pittsburgh |
| Occupation | attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Melissa A. Hart (born April 4, 1962) is an American lawyer and politician. She was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007, representing Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district. She was the first Republican woman to represent Pennsylvania at the federal level. Prior to her service in Congress, Hart served in the Pennsylvania Senate, where she chaired the finance committee.
In the 2006 midterm elections, Hart lost her bid for re-election to Democrat Jason Altmire. She challenged Altmire again in the 2008 election, but was defeated again, by a wider margin than in 2006.
Hart is an Italian-American, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She graduated from North Allegheny High School. While at Washington and Jefferson College, she earned a degree in business and German, intending to pursue a career in international business. While there, she and some friends founded the college's College Republicans club. After an internship with a local judge, she decided to attend law school.
She entered the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. After graduation and being admitted to the bar, Hart joined a major Pittsburgh law firm. She specialized in real estate law.
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