1. Samuel E Rohrer was born on August 11,1955 and is an American businessman and politician.
17 Facts About Sam Rohrer
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Sam Rohrer ran for the United States Senate in 2012 to challenge incumbent Democratic incumbent Bob Casey, Jr.
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Sam Rohrer is currently president of the Pennsylvania Pastors' Network, a branch of Let Freedom Ring, Inc.
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Sam Rohrer was born in Dover, Ohio, and is an alumnus of Tuscarawas Valley High School.
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Sam Rohrer was elected to the State House in November 1992, succeeding retiring Republican Jim Gallen.
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Sam Rohrer introduced legislation that would eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania.
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Sam Rohrer was a strong opponent of the REAL ID Act.
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Sam Rohrer authored the historic Education Improvement Tax Credit scholarship.
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In November 2009, Sam Rohrer announced that he would not seek re-election to the State House, and would instead seek the Republican nomination for governor.
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Sam Rohrer only won two counties in the state: Lancaster County and Berks County.
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Sam Rohrer did not endorse nor denounce the ultimately unsuccessful campaign.
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In February 2011 Sam Rohrer became Pennsylvania state director for Americans for Prosperity.
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On Friday, November 4,2011, Jeff Coleman, who again signed-on to advise Sam Rohrer's campaign, told the Associated Press that Sam Rohrer was considering a run for the United States Senate seat currently held by Democrat Bob Casey Jr.
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Sam Rohrer released a web video announcing his entrance to the race.
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Sam Rohrer was endorsed by former 2012 Presidential candidates Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain.
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Sam Rohrer was defeated in the primary by fellow Republican Tom Smith on April 24,2012.
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Sam Rohrer currently serves as president of the Pennsylvania Pastors' Network, a branch of Let Freedom Ring, Inc that informs clergy on issues pertaining to public policy.