Roy E. Baldwin

Roy Eugene Baldwin, Jr. (born August 9, 1948) is a Republican former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and father of The Bachelor star Andrew Baldwin.

For the Texas politician, see Roy Alvin Baldwin.
Roy Eugene Baldwin, Jr.
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 97th district
In office
January 7, 2003[1] – November 30, 2006[2]
Preceded byJere L. Strittmatter
Succeeded byJohn C. Bear
Personal details
Born (1948-08-09) August 9, 1948
Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCynthia Laulani Baldwin
Children3 children (including Andrew Baldwin)
ResidenceManheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Alma materCornell University
OccupationBusiness Consultant
ProfessionAgricultural Engineer

Family and formative years

Born in Pennsylvania on August 9, 1948, Baldwin has two brothers: Robert and Bill and a sister, Mary Baldwin Costello. He married Cynthia "Cindy" Laulani, a mathematics teacher. He has three children, two sons: Andy Baldwin, US Naval Officer, athlete and physician who starred in the reality show The Bachelor, Rob and a daughter Susie Baldwin.

Baldwin earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Cornell University.[3]

Career

Baldwin served as Township Supervisor of Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania for eight years.[3] He was first elected to represent the 97th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 2002 election when he defeated upset Republican incumbent Jere L. Strittmatter in the Republican primary.[4][5][6]

References
  1. "SESSION OF 2003 – 187TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2003-01-07.
  2. Per Article II, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, the legislative session ended on November 30, 2006
  3. "Profile". Official Pennsylvania Republican Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. Archived from the original on 2006-11-08.
  4. "2002 General Primary – Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA – Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-06-26.
  5. Adams, Helen Colwell (2004-10-03). "Seeking the state House; It's GOP vs. Green in 97th contest". Sunday News Lancaster.
  6. Alexander, Larry (2004-10-21). "In 97th, third party facing off against GOP; It's Baldwin vs. Marten for state house seat".


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