Lou Barletta

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Lou Barletta

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth January 28, 1956 (Age: 70)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Lou Barletta founded a business in the road marking industry before transitioning to public service. He served as Mayor of Hazleton, where he earned recognition for fiscal accountability. Barletta holds a degree in elementary education, and his family is involved in teaching. He has experience in both the private sector and public service, including a role in the United Nations Advisory Committee of Local Authorities. Barletta has also led advocacy efforts in the food industry.

Political Ideas

Lou Barletta's political identity is marked by a calculated approach to regional economic interests, as seen in his protection of Italian-produced food products from U.S. tariffs. Despite his generally moderate stance, Barletta often aligns closely with Republican policies, yet he demonstrates ideological agility by breaking from President Trump, highlighting a complex interplay between loyalty and principle. His background in education and local governance adds a localized, community-focused dimension to his political persona. Barletta's unexpected convergence on environmental regulations with opposing factions suggests a strategic balancing act to safeguard local industrial interests.

Campaigns
2018: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Pennsylvania

2,134,848 votes (42.62%)

Loss

Winner: Bob Casey Jr.

2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district, 2016

199,421 votes (63.70%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district, 2014

122,464 votes (66.30%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district, 2012

166,967 votes (58.50%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district election, 2010

54.70% of vote

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

2008 Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district election

137,151 votes (48.37%)

Loss

Winner: Chris Carney, Paul E. Kanjorski

2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Pennsylvania House of Representatives 11th District

42.43% of vote

Loss

Winner: Paul Kanjorski