Republican business owner Devlin Robinson launches repeat bid for Pa. Senate seat

PITTSBURGH POST-Gazette

A South Hills business owner and Marine veteran on Thursday announced his plans to pursue a seat representing the 37th state Senate district.

Devlin Robinson, a Pittsburgh native and fourth-generation military veteran, said in a release that he will eschew tax hikes and promote “new and expanded” business.

Mr. Robinson owns Veterans Medical Technology, a company that supplies surgical equipment to medical facilities throughout the country.

Mr. Robinson fell short in a crowded special election earlier this year to replace Republican Guy Reschenthaler, who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Democrat Pam Iovino ultimately won that race over Republican D. Raja. Mr. Robinson is again looking to secure the Republican nomination for the 2020 election.

“Regaining Republican control in the 37th district next year is essential to protecting values that are critically important to western Pennsylvanians,” he said in a news release.

The district comprises parts of Allegheny County's western and southern suburbs and Peters in Washington County.

First Published November 14, 2019, 12:03pm