Politics & Government
Charlie Dent: Republican Candidate for 15th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent is seeking re-election to the redrawn 15th Congressional District seat. He has served since 2005.
General Information
Name : Mr. Charles W Dent
Age : 52
Place of residence : Allentown
Education
College
Attended college : Yes
College : Penn State University
Degree : BA International Politics
Year of graduation : 1982
Grad school
University : Lehigh University
Degree : Masters Public Administration
Year of graduation : 1993
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Employment Information
Job titles held : Congressional Aide, Industrial Electronics Salesman, Development Officer
Employers : Former Congressman Don Ritter, P.A. Peters, Inc., Lehigh University
Political Information
Party affiliation : Republican
Running for a: Federal office
Running for position: Congress, PA -- 15th
Chamber/district: PA-15th
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: 02 November 2004
Previous elective offices : PA State House, 132nd District 1990-1998, PA State Senate, 16th District 1998-2004
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA
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Party HQ
Address 3320 Hamilton Blvd
Allentown
PA
18103
Campaign Manager
Name : Shawn Millan
Title : Campaign Manager
URLs
Website : www.dentforcongress.com
Twitter : @DentforCongress
Facebook : Charles Dent
Youtube : Dent4Congress
Other facts
Life-long resident of Allentown. Pete (father) passed away, Marjorie (mother), Peter (brother), Lisa (sister). Married to Pam. Our children are Kathryn, William and Jack.
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