The Senate - slow, deliberative, elite - would serve as a counterweight to the more emotional House.

He served as a delegate to the House in 1900 and mayor of San Juan from 1903-1923.

He was elected city commissioner in 2005, and served until his election to the House.

He served as president of the company until his election to the House.

Hutchinson served in a number of roles in Venango County prior to his election to the House.

He served in that capacity until his election to the House of Delegates in 2002.

Costello served in this capacity as county executive until his election to the House.

In 1870 he was elected State land commissioner, where he served until his election to the House of Representatives later that year.

Congressman Earl Blumenauer served on the Council before his election to the House.

Barnes served in both private and government practice until his election to the House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1978.