Ana Tiburcio
Ana Tiburcio | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office March 23, 2026[1] | |
| Preceded by | Joshua Siegel |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Dieruff High School | |
Ana Tiburcio is an American politician who is a representative in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 22nd district, based in Allentown. A member of the Democratic Party, she won a special election in February 2026.
Tiburcio is a graduate of Dieruff High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She lived in New York for a time before moving back. She was active in volunteer efforts in Allentown.[2] In 2022, Tiburcio joined the Allentown School Board. Three years later, State Representative Joshua Siegel from the 22nd district resigned after being elected Lehigh County executive.[3] Tiburcio was nominated by the Democratic Party for the February 2026 special to replace Siegel; she was nominated hours before the filing deadline after the party's previous nominee was forced to withdraw because he did not meet the residency requirement to be a candidate in the election.[2] Tiburcio defeated Republican candidate Robert E. Smith Jr.[3] In the May primary election, Tiburcio was defeated by Ce-Ce Gerlach, an Allentown councilwoman who ran with Siegel's endorsement.[4]
References
- ^ Weber, Lindsay (March 24, 2026). "Ana Tiburcio sworn in as state representative serving Allentown, Salisbury Township". The Morning Call. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ^ a b Weber, Lindsay (February 25, 2026). "Pa. House special election results: Democrat Ana Tiburcio becomes first Latina to represent Lehigh Valley in state House". The Morning Call. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ a b "Democrat Ana Tiburcio wins Pa. 22nd District seat in special election". 69 News. February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ Sweitzer, Justin (May 19, 2026). "Primary results spell the end for four PA House incumbents". City & State Pennsylvania. Retrieved May 23, 2026.