[4] He then worked a commercial underwriter for Erie Insurance, while holding several part-time jobs early in his career, in order to pay down his student loan debts.
[4] Following the 2005 Pennsylvania General Assembly pay raise controversy, Roae successfully challenged 15-year incumbent Teresa Forcier, campaigning on a promise to leave office after two terms.
Upon taking his seat, Roae was appointed to the newly formed Speaker's Commission on Legislative Reform.
[9] According to a 2015 article by the Erie Times News though, while his expenses were the lowest among local lawmakers, he spent $13,323 during the previous two-year period.
Federal appeals brought by the Trump campaign were dismissed due to lack of evidence.