Jarrett Coleman
Jarrett Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Browne |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | |
| Education | |
| Profession | Airline pilot |
| Website | Campaign website |
Jarrett Charles Coleman (b. circa 1990[1]) is an American politician and pilot. He is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, and represents the 16th District.
Early life and education
Coleman studied to become a pilot at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania and later Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in Cincinnati, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in aviation and a Master of Business Administration.[2]
Career
Coleman worked as a pilot for CommuteAir, Compass Airlines, and JetBlue.[2]
He was elected to the school board for the Parkland School District in November 2021, running on his opposition to the district's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including remote learning and mask requirements for children — and the teaching of critical race theory.[3]
Coleman successfully challenged 17-year incumbent Pat Browne in the 2022 Republican primary for Pennsylvania's 16th Senate District, narrowly defeating Browne by only 24 votes.[1] He went on to win the general election, defeating Democrat Mark Pinsley.[4]
For the 2025–26 session, Coleman serves on the following committees in the State Senate:[5]
- Intergovernmental Operations (Chair)
- Finance (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations
- Community, Economic & Recreational Development
- Education
- Game & Fisheries
- Urban Affairs & Housing
References
- ^ a b Reinhard, Katherine (May 26, 2022). "Jarrett Coleman declares victory over Pa. Sen Browne in Lehigh Valley GOP primary". Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
- ^ a b Porter, Kristine (June 9, 2022). "State Sen. Browne concedes primary". Lehigh Valley Press.
- ^ Shortell, Tom (April 26, 2022). "A top Pa. Senate Republican has a primary. Who's running against him?". Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
- ^ Reinhard, Katherine (November 10, 2022). "For three open seats in Legislature, Lehigh Valley picks two Democrats, one Republican". Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
- ^ "Jarrett Coleman". Pennsylvania State Senate. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
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