John A. Schlegel

American politician

John A. Schlegel

Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 101st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Frank Ryan

Personal details
Born	1958 (age 65–66)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ruth Ann Schlegel
Residence	Cornwall, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Kutztown University of Pennsylvania B.S. Millersville University of Pennsylvania M. Ed Temple University D. Ed
Occupation	Educator
Website	repschlegel.com

John A. Schlegel is an American politician currently representing the 101st district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Republican.^[1]

Early life

Schlegel attended the J. P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania graduating as part of their class of 1973. He attended Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduating as part of their class of 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in social studies. He attended Millersville University of Pennsylvania earning a Master of Education in counselor education in 1981. He then attended Temple University to earn his Doctor of Education in School Administration in 2000.^[1]

Schlegel worked extensively as an educator, first as an American history teacher and coach for the Northern Lebanon School District. He was the assistant principle of the Steelton-Highspire high school. He was also the Principal of the Palmyra High School and Swatara Junior High School. Lastly, he worked as director of secondary education at Cornwall-Lebanon School District before retiring.^[2]

Political career

Schlegel came out of retirement to run for the 101st district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Republican following the retirement of longtime representative Frank Ryan. He ran on a campaign of reducing state spending, ensuring election integrity, improving public schools and welfare facilities for senior citizens, as well as protecting Freedom of Speech and the Right to Bear Arms.^[2] Additionally, Schlegel received a "favorable" score from the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation and supporting repealing PA Act 77, a series of Amendments to the state election code, and proposed having voter-ID be a requirement to vote. He does not support increasing the state minimum wage, since most businesses already pay higher than the minimum wage.^[3] Schlegel would handily defeat his Democratic opponent Catherine "Cavi" Miller with 14,014 votes to her 8,483.^[4] Schlegel opened his district office in the Lebanon Valley Mall.^[5]

Personal life

Schlegel is married to Ruth Ann Schlegel. They have two sons, and five grandchildren. He is involved in several charities including the American Heart Association and is a member of the United Methodist Church.^[2]

Election results

PA House election, 2022:
Pennsylvania House, District 147
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John A. Schlegel	14,072	61.5%
	Democratic	Cavi Miller	8,569	37.5%
Margin of victory			5,503	24%
Turnout			22,641	100%

References

^ ^a ^b "John A. Schlegel". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c Schlegel, John. "About Rep. John Schlegel". www.repschlegel.com. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
^ Boeckel, Teresa. "Election 2022: Your guide to the 101st state House race". Lebanon Daily News. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
^ Toth, Matthew. "101st state House district: Retired Cornwall educator retains seat for Republican party". Lebanon Daily News. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
^ "State Rep. John Schlegel opens district office in Lebanon Valley Mall". lebtown.com. Retrieved 25 March 2023.