R. Tracy Seyfert | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
In office January 7, 1997[1] – June 1, 2000[2] | |
Preceded by | James F. Merry |
Succeeded by | John R. Evans |
Personal details | |
Born | Bridgeport, Connecticut | December 2, 1941
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Villa Maria College Edinboro University University of Pittsburgh |
Occupation | Psychologist |
R. Tracy Seyfert (born December 2, 1941) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 5th District from 1997 through her resignation in 2000.[2][3]
Seyfert attended Mountain View Joint Schools.[3] She earned her undergraduate degree from Villa Maria College (now part of Gannon University), her M.A. from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. from University of Pittsburgh in 1988.[3] She worked as a psychologist before joining the Erie County, Pennsylvania Council.[3]
Seyfert won election in 1996, running on her experience as a member of the Erie County, Pennsylvania Council and her pledge to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania state government.[4]