John A. Schlegel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the101st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 (age 67–68) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ruth Ann Schlegel |
| Residence | Cornwall, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaB.S. Millersville University of PennsylvaniaM. Ed Temple UniversityD. Ed |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Website | repschlegel.com |
John A. Schlegel is an American politician currently representing the101st district of thePennsylvania House of Representatives as aRepublican.[1]
Schlegel attended theJ. P. McCaskey High School inLancaster, Pennsylvania graduating as part of their class of 1973. He attendedKutztown University of Pennsylvania graduating as part of their class of 1977 with aBachelor of Science in social studies. He attendedMillersville University of Pennsylvania earning aMaster of Education in counselor education in 1981. He then attendedTemple University to earn hisDoctor of Education in School Administration in 2000.[1]
Schlegel worked extensively as an educator, first as an American history teacher and coach for theNorthern Lebanon School District. He was the assistant principal of theSteelton-Highspire high school. He was also the Principal of thePalmyra High School and Swatara Junior High School. Lastly, he worked as director of secondary education atCornwall-Lebanon School District before retiring.[2]
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 representativeFrank 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 protectingFreedom of Speech and theRight to Bear Arms.[2] Additionally, Schlegel received a "favorable" score from thePennsylvania 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 hisDemocratic opponent Catherine "Cavi" Miller with 14,014 votes to her 8,483.[4] Schlegel opened his district office in theLebanon Valley Mall.[5]
Schlegel is married to Ruth Ann Schlegel. They have two sons, and five grandchildren. He is involved in several charities including theAmerican Heart Association and is a member of theUnited Methodist Church.[2]
| 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% | ||
