James R. "Jim" Roebuck Jr. (born February 12, 1945) is a Democratic politician who represented the 188th Legislative District (West Philadelphia) in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was first elected in a special election on May 21, 1985. In 2020, he was defeated in the primary by Rick Krajewski.
Education
Roebuck is a 1963 graduate of Central High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1966 from Virginia Union University. He earned a Ph.D. in 1977 from University of Virginia. In 1969, Roebuck became the first African American Student Council president at UVA From 1970 until 1977, he was a lecturer at Drexel University, and then was an assistant professor until 1984. In 1984 and 1985, he was legislative assistant in the Office for the Mayor of Philadelphia. Roebuck was a member of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus.
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External links
Pennsylvania House of Representatives - James R. Roebuck Jr. official PA House website Project Vote Smart - Representative James R. Roebuck Jr. (PA) profile Follow the Money - James R. Roebuck Jr. 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. James R. Roebuck Jr. official Party website