Mark Singel

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

Early years and career

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

Acting Governor

The Office as a deputy of Governor Bob Casey, he held from 1987 until 1995 for eight years. In 1992, Singel applied unsuccessfully for a seat in the U.S. Senate. In June 1993, Governor Casey had to undergo a medical intervention, which prevented him until December this year at the performance of his duties. According to the Constitution of Pennsylvania must in such situations, the Lieutenant Governor, the Office of the Governor as " Acting Governor " take over. Thus he has for the term of the representation of governmental power, but is not an official governor, because this office still holds the elected officials, which is indeed prevented, but neither resigned nor died. In this case Singel was appointed Acting Governor on 14 June 1993 and held that post until December 13 of this year. on this day took Governor Casey back to work. In its short tenure could Singel no special setting accents. He lowered some taxes, led throughout Pennsylvania in the emergency number 911, and strove to create new jobs.

Further CV

After returning from Governor Casey Singel was lieutenant governor again. In 1994, candidate Singel even for the office of governor, but was defeated by Republican Tom Ridge. This defeat was partly responsible by Governor Casey, who had fallen in the abortion issue with Singel and his campaign unsupported. After his defeat Singel became chairman of the Democrats in Pennsylvania.

Singel joined in 2000, a prestigious law firm and is a board member of the Penn State Harrisburg, a local college. His political future, he remains open.