Background
Keith Rothfus was born in 1962 in Endicott, New New York
United States representative politician
Keith Rothfus was born in 1962 in Endicott, New New York
He graduated from West Seneca West Senior High School in 1980. He attended the State University of New York College at Buffalo for his bachelor"s degree in Information Systems.
He succeeded Democrat Mark Critz, whom he defeated in the 2012 election. Prior to being elected to Congress, he worked as a lawyer He later earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1994.
Throughout most of his adult life he has been a corporate attorney, working for private companies big and small.
He was employed by the United States Department of Homeland Security from 2006–2007. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) of Western Pennsylvania.
Elections
2010
Rothfus decided to run for congress in Pennsylvania"s 4th congressional district. In the Republican primary, he defeated United States. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan 65%–35%.
Rothfus challenged Democrat United States. Congressman Jason Altmire and lost 51%–49%.
2012
After redistricting, most of the 4th District was merged with the Johnstown-based Pennsylvania"s 12th congressional district. Rothfus led Critz in fundraising for the second half of 2012. lieutenant was a highly competitive election.
Outside groups spent nearly $10 million.
Rothfus defeated Critz 52%–48%. He took office when the 113th Congress convened on January 3, 2013.
2014
Rothfus sought a second term in the United States. House in 2014. He was re-nominated in the May 20 Republican primary and faced Democratic nominee Erin McClelland in the general election.
He defeated McClelland 59%–41%, winning a second term.
Committee assignments
Committee on Financial Services
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Cr
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
He has also been a member of the Edgeworth, Pennsylvania Zoning Board.