Mark Singel

Mark Stephen Singel (born September 12, 1953 in Johnstown , Cambria County , Pennsylvania ) is an American politician . He was Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 1987 to 1995 and acting governor of the state in 1993 .

Early years and advancement

Mark Singel was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University . In 1980 he was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate. After a re-election in 1984, he was able to exercise this mandate until January 1987. In the meantime, he was elected Vice-Governor of his state as a candidate for the Democratic Party .

Acting Governor

He served as Deputy Governor Bob Casey for eight years between 1987 and 1995. In 1992, Singel applied unsuccessfully for a seat in the US Senate . In June 1993, Governor Casey had to undergo a medical procedure that prevented him from performing his duties until December that year. According to the Pennsylvania Constitution, in such situations the lieutenant governor must assume the office of governor as the acting governor. This means that he has government power for the duration of his representation, but is not the official governor because this office is still held by the elected incumbent, who was prevented but neither resigned nor died. In this case, Singel was appointed acting governor on June 14, 1993 and held that office until December 13 of that year. That day, Governor Casey resumed his work. In his short term of office, Singel could not set any particular accents. He cut some taxes, introduced 911 throughout Pennsylvania, and tried to create new jobs.

Another résumé

Upon the return of Governor Casey, Singel became lieutenant governor again. In 1994, Singel himself ran for governor, but was defeated by Republican Tom Ridge . This defeat was partly to blame for Governor Casey, who fell out with Singel over the abortion issue and did not support his election campaign. After his defeat, Singel became Chairman of the Democrats in Pennsylvania.

Singel joined a prestigious law firm in 2000 and serves on the board of Penn State Harrisburg , a local college. He keeps his political future open.

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SURNAME	Singel, Mark
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Singel, Mark Stephen (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	September 12, 1953
PLACE OF BIRTH	Johnstown , Pennsylvania