William Russell Robinson
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Early life and education
A native of Pittsburgh, Robinson is a 1960 graduate of Schenley High School.[1] He earned a degree in political science from Ohio State University in 1964 and a master's degree in political science from Duquesne University in 1972.[1]
Career
Robinson began his career as a member of the Pittsburgh City Council.[2]
He was first elected to represent the 19th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1988.[1] He was defeated in the 2002 Democratic primary by Jake Wheatley, a staffer for Pittsburgh City Councilman Sala Udin, a Robinson rival.[3][4]
Death
Robinson died on June 9, 2020, in Pittsburgh.[5]
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