Tim Bonner
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Assumed office
March 12, 2020
Preceded byTedd Nesbit
Constituency8th district (2020-2022)
17th district (2023-present)
Personal details
Born (1950-06-07) June 7, 1950 (age 73)
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Grove City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materWestminster College (BA)
University of Notre Dame (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website

Timothy R. Bonner (born June 7, 1950) is an American attorney and politician, currently serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 17th district. Prior to redistricting, he served from the 8th district.[1]

Early life and education

Bonner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Westminster College, followed by a Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School.[2]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Bonner worked as an attorney in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.[3] Bonner served as Mercer County Assistant District Attorney from 1993 to 2010. He also worked as an instructor at Grove City College.

Bonner assumed office after a special election March 12, 2020, succeeding Tedd Nesbit, who resigned from the House after being elected to the Court of common pleas. Bonner will serve for the rest of Nesbit's term, and has announced his intention to run for re-election in November 2020.[4][5] He is a member of the Republican Party.[6]

Committee assignments

Electoral history

2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th district special election[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Bonner 4,000 75.08%
Democratic Phil Heasley 1,328 24.92%
Total votes 5,328 100%
2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th district Republican primary[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Bonner 7,703 87.01%
Republican Jaillet Scott 1,150 12.99%
Total votes 8,853 100%
2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives 8th district election[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Bonner 23,838 75.15%
Democratic Phil Heasley 7,883 24.85%
Total votes 31,721 100%
2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives 17th district election[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tim Bonner Unopposed
Total votes 22,001 100%

References

  1. ^ "Tim Bonner". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  2. ^ "Representative Timothy R. Bonner". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  3. ^ Editor, MICHAEL ROKNICK Herald Business. "Bonner wins GOP nod in special election". The Herald. Retrieved 2020-05-03. ((cite web)): |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Friel, Tyler (2020-03-18). "Bonner Wins 8th House District Special Election". ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  5. ^ "RSLC Congratulates Republican Tim Bonner on Winning Pennsylvania House District 8". RSLC. 2020-03-18. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  6. ^ "About McNickle & Bonner, LLP Grove City PA Timothy R. Bonner". Mcnickleandbonner. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  7. ^ a b c d "Representative Timothy R. Bonner". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  8. ^ "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results". www.electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results". www.electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results". www.electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results". www.electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved 23 November 2023.


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