# Lou Barletta

_American politician (born 1956)_

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> Louis John Barletta (born January 28, 1956) is an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he served as mayor of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, from 2000 to 2010.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 January 1956 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Hazleton ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; entrepreneur; professional athlete ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P106))
- **Political party:** Republican Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P102))
- **Education:** Bloomsburg University; Hazleton Area High School; Luzerne County Community College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P69))
- **Official website:** barletta.house.gov ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P856))
- **Positions held:** United States representative (3 January 2017 – 3 January 2019); United States representative (6 January 2015 – 3 January 2017); United States representative (3 January 2013 – 3 January 2015); United States representative (5 January 2011 – 3 January 2013); mayor (2000–2010); city council (1998–2000); United States representative ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** RepLouBarletta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P2002))
- **Facebook:** CongressmanLouBarletta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P2013))
- **YouTube:** UChViw1Iv0nY1b3Qq9Q0vDBQ ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568#P2397))

## About

As mayor, he came to prominence due to a high-profile immigration ordinance. During his tenure, he challenged longtime Democratic incumbent Paul Kanjorski of the 11th congressional district three times, eventually defeating him in 2010. Barletta was re-elected three times to serve in Congress.

In 2018, Barletta was the unsuccessful Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, losing to Democratic incumbent Bob Casey Jr. by a 13-point margin in the general election. He also ran unsuccessfully in the 2022 Republican primary for governor of Pennsylvania, losing to Doug Mastriano.

## Questions

**When was Lou Barletta born?**  
Lou Barletta was born on 28 January 1956 in Hazleton.

**What positions has Lou Barletta held?**  
Positions held by Lou Barletta include: United States representative (2017–2019); United States representative (2015–2017); United States representative (2013–2015); United States representative (2011–2013); mayor (2000–2010).

**Where did Lou Barletta study?**  
Lou Barletta was educated at Bloomsburg University, Hazleton Area High School, Luzerne County Community College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Lou Barletta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Barletta) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q25568](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25568) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Lou Barletta, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (2).JPG by US House of Representatives (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lou_Barletta,_Official_Portrait,_112th_Congress_(2).JPG)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Lou Barletta, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Lou Barletta, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (2).JPG — US House of Representatives, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Lou Barletta". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/lou-barletta. Retrieved 6 November 2026.