Biography
Michael Folmer
Michael Folmer was a Pennsylvania State Senator. He represented the 48th district as a Senator including all the Lebanon County and the portion of York Counties and Dauphin since the year 2017 to 2019. Furthermore, Michael was a political member of the Republican Party.
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| Birth Name | Michael Folmer |
| Born | January 2, 1956 |
| Age | 65 yrs |
| Nationality | American |
| Wife | Sheila Folmer |
| Children | N/A |
| Net Worth | $1 Million - $5 Million |
Inside This Article:
Early Life
Michael was born in 1956, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He was born to parents Mr. and Mrs. Folmer whose personal details are not disclosed to the public. However, you will be the first to know through Wikiblog.
Education
Michael first attended Lebanon Senior High School and completed it in 1974. Later, he went to Grace College in Indiana. He successfully graduated in History with a minor in Biblical Studies and Philosophy. In 1978, he graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts 1978. Then he returned to Lebanon Valley to continue his family business.
Wife
Michael Folmer married Sheila Folmer. Moreover, they witnessed the birth of their first child while he finished coursework at Grace College.
City council membership
Michael Folmer was elected as a Democrat in Lebanon City and was the highest scorer of votes at the time. At the City Council, Michael worked as the Director of Public Safety including managing and enforcing the municipal codes. Later he left the public service after his time limits and held jobs in the private sectors. Meanwhile, Michael successfully became a Republican and organized the Constitutional Organization of Lebanon along with the locals of the area.
Pennsylvania senate
Michael was one of the tough challenges in the 2006 election. Chip Brightbill represented Michael’s district. Besides, Michael defeated Democrat John Liss in the general election with over 63% vote. Mike Folmer’s opponent was one of Lebanon County’s County Commissioners, Democrat Jo Ellen Litz in 2010.
Moreover, by 72% of the vote, he was revived. In 2013, Michael was the mass chair on education for the Pennsylvania Senator committee. Michael had no opponent and directly conquered the 2014 general elections along with 12919 votes. Also, he became the majorities in 2015 of the State Government Committee of Pennsylvania Senate.
Arrested
Michael Folmer was arrested on September 17, 2019, on charges of child pornography, and also criminal use of the communication facility. In Folmer’s computer, police traced a sexually explicit figure of an underage girl. In December 2017, he uploaded his Tumblr blog, and also two other images on cell phones. Then, he resigned in the office the next day.
