USAU.S. HouseRepublican PartyPennsylvania · 171st districtMember of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Kerry Benninghoff
Profile
Kerry Benninghoff is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 171st district. First elected in 1996, he has held various leadership roles within the Republican Caucus, including serving as House majority leader from 2020 to 2022. Before his legislative career, he worked as an orderly at Mount Nittany Medical Center and served as the coroner for Centre County. Politically, he is known for his opposition to the legalization of adult-use cannabis, citing concerns regarding the opioid epidemic.
Details
- Born
- January 14, 1962 · 64 years old
- Birth place
- Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Education
- State College Area High School, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania State Police Academy (Certified Coroners Training Program)
- Career
- Orderly at Mount Nittany Medical Center, Deputy Coroner and Coroner of Centre County
