Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Jesse Topper | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| Assumed office February 10, 2014[1] | |
| Preceded by | Dick Hess |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1981 Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Frostburg State University (BA) |
| Website | jessetopper www |
Jesse Willis Topper[2] (born September 19, 1981) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 78th district since 2014.
Topper was born on September 19, 1981, to John and Ruth Topper.[2][1] He was home schooled, and graduated from Frostburg State University magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in music performance.[3][2]
Topper won a special election on January 28, 2014, to succeed Pennsylvania State Representative Dick Hess, who died during his term.[4][5] He was reelect to four more consecutive terms. Prior to his election as a state representative, Topper served on the Bedford Borough Council for two years.[2]
Topper is fiscally and socially conservative. He is also pro-life and a "strong supporter" of the Second Amendment.[6] Topper opposes legalizing adult use cannabis in Pennsylvania.[7]
Topper was married to Christy Brallier, has two sons, and divorced in 2020.[1] He previously served as a minister at a United Methodist Church in his hometown.[2]
