Jacklyn Rusnock is an American politician that represents the 126th district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Democrat since 2024.
Early life
Rusnock earned a degree in dental hygiene from West Virginia University and worked as a dental hygienist before becoming a dental occupations teacher at Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center, a vocational school.[1] At the time of her election she coached the softball team at Muhlenberg High School and was a member of the Muhlenberg school board.[1] Rusnock had been married to Mark Rozzi for 25 years but the pair filed for a divorce.[1] When Rozzi declined to seek reelection to run for Pennsylvania Auditor General unsuccessfully in 2024 Rusnock stood in the Democratic primaries.[1]
Representative
Rusnock was endorsed by her ex-husband and said that being elected to the house had been a "dream."[2] Rusnock defeated Republican James Oswald 13,834 votes to Oswald’s 10,944.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Hall, Peter. "Pa. state Rep.-elect Jacklyn Rusnock says health care and education experience will guide her". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ↑ Freundt, Paloma. "Get to know Jacklyn Rusnock, 126th District's new state representative". WFMZ-TV. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ↑ Mekeel, David. "Election 2024: Democrat Jacklyn Rusnock wins 126th Legislative District seat [Update]". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
