IRVIN, Richard S., a Representative from Centre, Franklin, Huntingdon and Mifflin Counties; born, July 7, 1971 in Tyrone, Blair County, Pa.; graduated, Juniata Valley High School, 1989; B.S., accounting, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1994; accountant; elected, treasurer, Huntingdon County (18 years); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014; reelected to the House for 5 more consecutive terms.

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He graduated from Juniata Valley High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Meet Rich Irvin

Rich is a longtime member and past president of the Huntingdon County United Way. He is also a board member of the Center for Community Action, a human service agency serving Huntingdon, Bedford and Fulton counties.

He resides in Spruce Creek Township with his wife, Jaime, and their children Brent, Emma, Bruce and James.

The 81st Legislative District includes parts of Huntingdon and Franklin counties.

Rich Irvin is originally from Tyrone, Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a past president of the Huntingdon County United Way. He lives in Spruce Creek Township with his wife, Jaime, and their four children.

Meet Rich Irvin

Rich Irvin was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Nov. 4, 2014. He previously served as the Huntingdon County treasurer for 18 years.
Rich currently serves as the Republican chairman of the House Housing and Community Development Committee.

Rich Irvin was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Nov. 4, 2014. He previously served as the Huntingdon County treasurer for 18 years.
Rich currently serves as the Republican chairman of the House Housing and Community Development Committee.

Rich was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014. He previously served as Huntingdon County treasurer for 18 years.

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Rich is pro-life and believes in protecting every law-abiding citizen’s Second Amendment right. He also believes in less government, holding the line on taxes, public pension reform for new hires, true property tax reform and supporting an educational approach that develops every child to his or her maximum academic potential.

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PA State Rep. Rich Irvin | 81st District

Supports public-pension reform for new hires.

- Supports less taxes.
- Supports public-pension reform for new hires.
- Supports property-tax reform.

Economy

Rich is pro-life and believes in protecting every law-abiding citizen’s Second Amendment right. He also believes in less government, holding the line on taxes, public pension reform for new hires, true property tax reform and supporting an educational approach that develops every child to his or her maximum academic potential.

Healthcare

“Student safety is always the top priority, which is why this funding was requested,” said Irvin. “Better management of vehicle traffic will ultimately benefit students, parents, school employees and area commuters. I was pleased to work with Sen. Mastriano to advocate for this needed funding.”

Irvin, Mastriano Announce $450,000 for Shippensburg Area Middle School Campus Improvements

Advocated for funding to improve traffic management at Shippensburg Area Middle School to promote student safety.

- Advocated for funding to improve traffic management at Shippensburg Area Middle School to promote student safety.

Education

As of October 16, 2026, Rich Irvin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

“Our fire and EMS companies are the backbone of public safety in Pennsylvania,” said Irvin. “These grants are an investment in their ability to respond quickly and effectively when our communities need them most. I’m proud to support funding that helps provide the training, equipment and resources our first responders rely on every day to save lives.”

Projects eligible for funding under the grant include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, reduction of existing debt, recruitment/retention, and public education about fire safety.

Irvin Announces Funding for Area Fire, EMS Companies

Supports protecting law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment rights.

Supports funding training, equipment, and resources for fire and emergency medical services companies.

- Supports protecting law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment rights.
- Supports funding training, equipment, and resources for fire and emergency medical services companies.

Public Safety

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- Supports public-pension reform for new hires.
- Supports property-tax reform.

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