Summary
James R. "Jim" Roebuck Jr. (born February 12, 1945) is a Democratic politician who represented the 188th Legislative District (West Philadelphia) in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was first elected in a special election on May 21, 1985.[1] In 2020, he was defeated in the primary by Rick Krajewski.
James R. Roebuck Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 188th district | |
| In office May 21, 1985 – 2020 | |
| Preceded by | James Williams |
| Succeeded by | Rick Krajewski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1945 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Cheryl Arrington
(m. 1987; div. 2016) |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Virginia Union University, University of Virginia |
| Profession | educator |
Education edit
Roebuck is a 1963 graduate of Central High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1966 from Virginia Union University. He earned a Ph.D. in 1977 from University of Virginia. In 1969, Roebuck became the first African American Student Council president at UVA[2][3] From 1970 until 1977, he was a lecturer at Drexel University, and then was an assistant professor until 1984.[4] In 1984 and 1985, he was legislative assistant in the Office for the Mayor of Philadelphia.[5] Roebuck was a member of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus.[6]
References edit
- ^ Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1985-1986" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20121021194632/http://www.virginia.edu/100yearslawn/HarrisonI/JamesR.html. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Charlottesville, RUTH SERVEN SMITH, The Daily Progress of. "UVa's first black Student Council president discusses change". New Jersey Herald. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Roebuck v. Drexel University, No. 87-1301". vLex. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
- ^ "Biography". Archived from the original on 2014-12-15. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Members List". Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
External links edit
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - James R. Roebuck Jr. official PA House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative James R. Roebuck Jr. (PA) profile
- Follow the Money - James R. Roebuck Jr.
- 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. James R. Roebuck Jr. official Party website