Jeff Coleman

The Colemans with President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and Jose Miguel Arroyo in 2003 Jeff Coleman (born July 4, 1975) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Background Coleman was born to a Filipino American family at Whidbey Island Naval Base in Washington in 1975. In the 1980s his family returned to Manila, Philippines to serve as missionaries. Prior to elective office, Coleman worked in a grocery store, waited tables, and was as radio news anchor in college.

Political career In the 2000 election for the 60th legislative district, the 25-year-old Coleman defeated long-time Democratic incumbent Tim Pesci in spite of the district being 70% Democratic. Coleman's under-funded campaign relied on an aggressive "door-to-door" campaign with hundreds of campaign volunteers. He ran unopposed for reelection in 2002.

In a 2002 PoliticsPA Feature story designating politicians with yearbook superlatives, he was named the "Most Ambitious"

Coleman surprised political observers by retiring prior to the 2004 elections to host a Harrisburg-based political radio program. In 2010, Politics Magazine named him one of the most influential Republicans in Pennsylvania, noting his success as a political consultant.

Coleman unsuccessfully sought the 2022 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, coming in fifth place in the May 2022 primary election: