Robert W. “Rob” Kauffman is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 89th District and was elected in 2004. He was born on August 27, 1974, in York, Pennsylvania. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from American University in 1996.
Kauffman currently resides in Greene Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He is married and lives in Scotland, Pennsylvania with their four children. Before his political career, he served on the Greene County Board of Supervisors as vice chair.
In his political career, Kauffman has held several significant positions. He currently sits on the House Consumer Affairs, Gaming Oversight, and Tourism and Recreational Development Committees. He has also served as the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
Kauffman has been vocal about his political positions. He is against legalizing adult use of cannabis in Pennsylvania. After the 2020 Presidential election, Kauffman was one of 26 Pennsylvania House Republicans who called for withdrawing certification of presidential electors. Afterward, Kauffman traveled to Arizona along with Pennsylvania state senators Doug Mastriano, and Cris Dush, to observe its 2021 Maricopa County presidential ballot audit.
Kauffman ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 89. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 30, 2024.
