Decision Maker

Robert Casey

Scranton School Board

Pennsylvania

Robert P. Casey Jr. is a prominent American politician currently serving as the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania, a position he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Casey has built a reputation for his focus on healthcare, education, and labor rights. He is the son of former Pennsylvania Governor Robert P. Casey, reflecting a strong family legacy in public service. Casey earned his undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross and later received his Juris Doctor from Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. Before his tenure in the Senate, Casey served as Pennsylvania's Auditor General from 1997 to 2005 and as the State Treasurer from 2005 to 2007. His legislative efforts emphasize the protection of Social Security and Medicare, as well as advocacy for working families.