Walsh Takes Oath of Office for First Term

January 7, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) was officially sworn into office today, along with his colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Walsh is beginning his first term serving residents of the 117th Legislative District, which includes parts of Luzerne County. 

“I am truly humbled to be given the opportunity to advocate for our region in Harrisburg and to be the voice of those I represent,” said Walsh. “There is some difficult work ahead of us and I look forward to the challenge.” 

Walsh’s priorities during the 2025-26 legislative session include property tax relief, election reform, parental rights, illegal immigration and protecting our constitutional freedoms.

Walsh has opened a district office in Sugarloaf Township, located at 669 State Route 93, Suite 3. He expects to open a second district office in Dallas in the coming weeks. 

“One of the most important parts of my job is to help residents who have a state-related question or concern,” Walsh added. “I encourage them to call or stop by one of my district offices for assistance.”

Walsh directs residents to visit his website, www.RepWalsh.com, for news from Harrisburg and the district. They can also register there to receive his weekly email updates. In addition, residents can connect with Walsh on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RepJamieWalsh and follow him on X at @RepJamieWalsh. 

Prior to his election to the House of Representatives, Walsh owned and managed a small business in Luzerne County. He and his wife, Nancy, reside in Sweet Valley and are the parents of two children, Logan and Ava. 

The 117th Legislative District includes the townships of Black Creek, Butler, Conyngham, Dennison, Dorrance, Fairmount, Foster, Hollenback, Hunlock, Huntington, Lake, Lehman, Nescopeck, Ross, Salem, Slocum, Sugarloaf and Union; and the boroughs of Conyngham, Dallas, Freeland, Harveys Lake, Jeddo, Nescopeck, New Columbus, Nuangola, Penn Lake Park, Shickshinny and White Haven in Luzerne County.

Representative Jamie Walsh
117th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives