Fred Keller — Former U.S. Representative (PA-12)
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Fred Keller — Former U.S. Representative (PA-12)

Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2019–2023; Lost Republican primary to Glenn Thompson in 2022 due to redistricting; left Congress January 2023 Priority: P3

## Basis for Inclusion

Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Lost Republican primary to Glenn Thompson in 2022 due to redistricting; left Congress January 2023

Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6-7, 2021.

What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.

Who Is Fred Keller?

Frederick Brian Keller (born September 3, 1965, Kreamer, Pennsylvania) is a Republican former U.S. Representative who served Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District from 2019 to 2023. He lost his primary election in 2022 when redistricting forced him into a race against fellow Republican Glenn Thompson. Note: Keller voted to reject his own state’s (Pennsylvania’s) certified results.


Documented Actions: 2020 Election

December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief

Fred Keller signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.

Source: Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief of 126 Representatives.

January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results

Fred Keller voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.

Source: GovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.


Accountability Status

Current status: Lost Republican primary to Glenn Thompson in 2022 due to redistricting; left Congress January 2023 Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations


Sources

  1. Wikipedia, “Fred Keller”
  2. GovTrack.us
  3. Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief

Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Lost Republican primary to Glenn Thompson in 2022 due to redistricting; left Congress January 2023

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