United States Congress
12th District
Democratic
John Murtha
Johnstown
Age: 75.
Experience: Incumbent, first elected 1974.
Prior political experience: State House of Representatives, 1969-74.
Other experience: Previously a small-business owner.
Military experience: Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Pitt.
9th District
Democratic
Tony Barr
Blue Knob
Age: 39.
Prior political experience: None.
Other experience: Teacher, Everett Area School District.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Washington University; master’s degree in education for teaching students with mental and physical disabilities from California University of Pennsylvania.
Republican
Bill Shuster
Hollidaysburg
Age: 47.
Experience: Incumbent, first elected in 2001.
Prior political experience: None.
Other experience: Previously a car dealership owner.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College; master’s degree in business administration from American University.
