John DiSanto

Giovanni M. "John" DiSanto is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senator for the 15th district since 2017. His district is based in the state capital of Harrisburg.

John DiSanto
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 15th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byRob Teplitz
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMaria DiSanto
Children2
Alma materAmerican University

Early life and education

DiSanto was born in Harrisburg area and graduated from Central Dauphin High School. He received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Urban Planning from American University.[1]

Career

Before his election to the State Senate in 2016, DiSanto was president of a construction and development company.[2][3] He defeated Rob Teplitz in a heated contest for the 15th district.[4]

Committee assignments
  • Banking & Insurance, Chair[5]
  • Urban Affairs & Housing, Vice Chair[5]
  • Education[5]
  • Labor & Industry[5]
  • Transportation[5]

References
  1. "Pennsylvania State Senate - John DiSanto Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  2. Mattera, Julianne (April 27, 2016). "Central Pa. developer wins close race for GOP state Senate nomination". Harrisburg Patriot-News. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  3. "State Legislative Races Open Thread". PoliticsPA. November 9, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  4. Murphy, Jan. "Challenger John DiSanto upsets incumbent Rob Teplitz to claim senate seat". www.pennlive.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  5. "Senator John DiSanto". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved November 19, 2021.


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