Jamie Flick

Jamie Flick
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 83rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byJeff Wheeland
Personal details
Bornc. 1961
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationPennsylvania College of Technology (AS)
Alma materJersey Shore Area High School
Websiterepflick.com

Jamie L. Flick (born c. 1961[1]) is an American politician and businessman who represents the 83rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2023 as a member of the Republican Party.

Early life

Flick was born in Pennsylvania,[1] growing up on his family's farm in Lycoming County.[2][3] He graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1979.[4] Flick earned an associate degree in software engineering from the Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1981.[5][1]

Career

A businessman from South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Flick became a co-owner of the Australian baseball team the Sydney Blue Sox in 2018.[6] Prior to his run for Pennsylvania State Representative, Flick owned and managed Susquehanna Software, a software company located in Williamsport.[1][3]

In 2022, Flick ran to represent the open 83rd District seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[3] He defeated fellow Republican Ann Kaufman in the primary election and won the general election unopposed.[5][7][8]

In 2023, Flick was the lone Republican co-sponsor on a bill to recognize same-sex marriage at the state level.[9]

Flick currently sits on the State House's Children & Youth, Government Oversight, and Human Services Committees.[4]

Electoral history

2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Republican primary election, District 83[7][8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jamie Flick 4,146 50.95
Republican Ann Kaufman 3,975 48.85
Write-in 16 0.20
Total votes 8,137 100.00
2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 83[10][11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jamie Flick 16,835 93.83
Write-in 1,107 6.17
Total votes 17,942 100.00
2024 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 83[12][13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jamie Flick (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 23,285 100.00

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Jamie Flick". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  2. ^ "About Jamie". PA State Rep. Jamie Flick. PA House Republican Caucus. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Keating, Chris (May 9, 2022). "Two candidates for State 83rd House District". WNEP-TV. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Representative Jamie L. Flick". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  5. ^ a b Maroney, Mark (November 9, 2022). "Flick, Hamm greet voters, speak on immediate plans". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  6. ^ Maroney, Mark (August 10, 2018). "City businessman co-owner of Aussie ball team". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Election Summary Report GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION UNION COUNTY, PA MAY 17, 2022" (PDF). Union County, Pennsylvania. June 7, 2022. p. 2. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Official Results May 17, 2022 General Primary Lycoming County" (PDF). Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. May 24, 2022. p. 14. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  9. ^ Sweitzer, Justin; Cann, Harrison (April 14, 2023). "Marriage equality measure gets a bipartisan backing with new bill; Dems give a renewed push for the Fairness Act". City & State Pennsylvania. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Election Summary Report UNION COUNTY, PA GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2022 RESULTS Official" (PDF). Union County, Pennsylvania. November 21, 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 23, 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Official Results November 8, 2022 General Election Lycoming County" (PDF). Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. November 23, 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  12. ^ "2024 Presidential Election (Unofficial Returns) LYCOMING". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  13. ^ "2024 Presidential Election (Unofficial Returns) UNION". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved 27 November 2024.