Francis X. Tenaglio (born January 8, 1949) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 159th district from 1977 to 1978.[2]

Francis X. Tenaglio
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 159th district
In office
1977–1978
Preceded byThomas Worrilow
Succeeded byArthur Earley
Personal details
Born (1949-01-08) January 8, 1949 (age 75)[1]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenLynn Marie Leonard and Michael Tenaglio
Residence(s)406 Gayley Street Media, PA
Alma materWest Chester University
Occupationretired social studies teacher

Tenaglio ran unsuccessfully for Governor of New Jersey in 2005 and for US Congress in New Jersey's 1st congressional district in 2012.

Early life and education edit

Tenaglio was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania.

He received a B.Sc. degree from West Chester State College (now known as West Chester University) in 1971.[3]

Civilian career edit

Tenaglio worked as a senior teller at Western Savings Bank, a licensed real estate salesperson, an account executive for Rothacker Advertising (1982–1984), manager and director of marketing Sharon Savings Bank (1984–1991) and as a social studies teacher at South Philadelphia High School (1991–2005).[3]

Political career edit

Tenaglio was a member of the Chester Democratic Committee and was elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 159th district for the 1977 term. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the House in 1979 and was succeeded by Arthur Earley.[3]

Tenaglio had an unsuccessful campaign for Governor of New Jersey in 2005[3] and for U.S. Congress in the Democratic Primary of New Jersey's 1st congressional district against incumbent Rob Andrews.[4]

Personal life edit

Tenaglio is the author of three books:

Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 159th district

1977–1978
Succeeded by

References edit

  1. ^ Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services; Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications; Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies (1976). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 103. Department of General Services. ISSN 0275-8814. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
  2. ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members T". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ^ a b c d "Francis X. Tenaglio". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  4. ^ Nurin, Tara (May 31, 2012). "Candidates: U.S. Congress Democrats District 1". www.njspotlight.com. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved 11 June 2018.