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Frank LaGrotta

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Tenth District
In office 1987–2007
Preceded by	Ralph Pratt
Succeeded by	Jaret Gibbons

Personal details
Born	footnotes November 25, 1958 Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Died	footnotes
Resting place	footnotes
Political party	Republican
Spouse	single
Parent	footnotes
Residence	Ellwood City, Pennsylvania

Frank LaGrotta (November 25, 1958-) is an American politician from Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. A Democrat, he served ten terms as the state representative from the 10th District, from 1987 to 2006; he ran for re-election for an eleventh term, but was defeated in the primary for the 2006 election by current representative Jaret Gibbons

Personal life

LaGrotta was born November 25, 1958 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. He is an alumnus of Riverside High School. He graduted the University of Notre Dame, having received a Bachelor of Arts in 1980 and a Master of Arts in 1981. He is the grandson of immigrants.

After graduation, LaGrotta worked as a sports journalist with Gannett News Service from 1981-1983. LaGrotta returned home to work as office manager for Ralph Pratt, who was then the Representative for the 10th district. He also served as Legislative Director of the Beaver County Legislative Delegation from 1983-1986.

Political career

Upon Pratt's election as a judge, LaGrotta ran for his boss's seat. In 1986 he defeated Republican Jim Gerlach, who is currently a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district. LaGrotta was considered a Casey Democrat because of his pro-life stance and his strong ties to organized labor.

LaGrotta established himself as a strong advocate for his district, securing funds for 11 bridges in Ellwood City, led opposition to a hazardous waste facility in his district, and lobbied for public works projects.

2006 Primary Election=

LaGrotta lost his party's primary election in 2006 to University of Pittsburgh law student and political newcomer Jaret Gibbons by a margin of 28 votes. The election focused on LaGrotta's support for the controversial 2005 legislative pay raise.

Following the election, LaGrotta was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Lawrence County Housing Authority in December 2006. He resigned this position in October 2007.

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