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Mike Zabel
State Representative for Pennsylvania's 163rd Legislative District at Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Michael Zabel, born January 16, 1978, is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who represented the 163rd district from 2019 to 2023.1 He defeated Jamie Santora in the 2018 election, receiving 15,000 votes.1 Zabel resigned from office on March 16, 2023, following multiple allegations of sexual harassment.123
Controversies
In 2023, Zabel faced several sexual harassment accusations:
- A union lobbyist filed a complaint with the House Ethics Committee.1
- His former campaign manager accused him of inappropriate touching in 2018.1
- State Representative Abby Major alleged he propositioned her and followed her to her car.3
These allegations led to calls for his resignation from both Republican and Democratic colleagues.23 Initially, Zabel resisted resigning and stated he would seek treatment for his "illness".3 However, he ultimately submitted his resignation on March 8, 2023, effective March 16, 2023.24
Personal Life
Zabel is married to Lauren Zabel and has two children. They reside in the Drexel Hill neighborhood of Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania.1
