Frank LaGrotta
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 10th district |
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In office January 6, 1987 – November 30, 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Ralph Pratt |
| Succeeded by | Jaret Gibbons |
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| Born |
November 25, 1958 Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater |
University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Religion | Catholic |
Frank LaGrotta (November 25, 1958) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 10th District from 1987 to 2006.
LaGrotta was born in Ellwood City. He is an alumnus of Riverside High School. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, having received a Bachelor of Arts in 1980 and a Master of Arts in 1981. He is the grandson of immigrants.
After graduation, LaGrotta worked as a sports journalist with Gannett News Service from 1981-1983. LaGrotta returned home to work as office manager for Ralph Pratt, who was then the representative for the 10th district. He also served as Legislative Director of the Beaver County Legislative Delegation from 1983-1986.
Upon Pratt's election as a judge, LaGrotta ran for his boss's seat. In 1986 he defeated Republican Jim Gerlach, who is formerly a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district. LaGrotta was considered a Casey Democrat because of his pro-life stance and his strong ties to organized labor.
He won re-election nine times, largely with token Republican opposition. He faced one serious challenge in the GOP landslide year of 1994 winning with only 53% of the vote. After the 1994 scare, LaGrotta ran unopposed in four of his last five races.
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