Politics & Government
Joe Emrick: Republican Candidate for 137th State House Seat
Republican Joe Emrick is seeking a second term in the state House, representing the 137th district.
General Information
Name: Joe Emrick
Age : 42
Place of residence : Upper Nazareth Township
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Education
College
Attended college : Yes
College : Lycoming College
Degree : Bachelor, History with certificate in Secondary Education
Year of graduation : 1993
Grad school
University : Kutztown University
Degree : Masters, Education, concentration in Social Studies
Year of graduation : 1999
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Political Information
Party affiliation : Republican
Running for: State office
Running for position: State House of Representatives
Chamber/district: 137th
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: 2010
Previous elective offices : Upper Nazareth Township supervisor, 2006-2010 (appointed to fill vacancy, also served as chairman); Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners, 2001-2003.
URLs
Website : www.joeemrick.com
Other facts
Wife Christine; daughters Olivia, 12, Zoey, 7
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