George Margetas
Candidate for State Representative, 196th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; attorney
- Lives in
- West Manchester Township
- Campaign website
- votemargetas.com
Republican state representative for the 196th District since June 9, 2026, after winning a special election to succeed Seth Grove. An attorney, he served on the West York Area School Board from 2011 to 2023 and as a West Manchester Township supervisor from 2023 to 2026.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports a 'taxpayer protection act' to limit future state spending growth.
ReportVote George Margetas for State Representative – 196th Legislative District of PennsylvaniaCampaign website · Friends of George Margetas · Priorities in Harrisburg · votemargetas.com
“Finally enact the taxpayer protection act which will protect taxpayers from long term fiscally reckless spending practices by future Harrisburg governments.”
Supports raising sales taxes to fund property tax relief.
ReportTwo candidates vie for open 196th House seat in special electionNews coverage · York Daily Record (via Yahoo News) · Apr 25, 2026 · yahoo.com
“he supports increasing sales taxes in order to fund property tax relief”
Voted against the 2026-27 state budget, saying it spends too much.In office
ReportYork County House Republicans: State Budget Overspends… AgainPublic statement · York County House Republican Delegation · Jul 12, 2026 · repmargetas.com
“We voted "no" on this year's budget because rather than scale back irresponsible spending, we've burdened tomorrow's taxpayers with a steep bill.”
Public safety
Pledges to protect Second Amendment rights and support law enforcement and first responders.
ReportVote George Margetas for State Representative – 196th Legislative District of PennsylvaniaCampaign website · Friends of George Margetas · Priorities in Harrisburg … Priorities in Harrisburg · votemargetas.com
“Protect our 2nd amendment rights now and for future generations to come. … Assist and protect our law enforcement and first responder communities.”
Education
Supports school vouchers and having education funding follow students.
ReportTwo candidates vie for open 196th House seat in special electionNews coverage · York Daily Record (via Yahoo News) · Apr 25, 2026 · yahoo.com
“He's also in favor of school vouchers that would allow more parents to transfer their children out of public schools”
Vote George Margetas for State Representative – 196th Legislative District of PennsylvaniaCampaign website · Friends of George Margetas · Priorities in Harrisburg · votemargetas.com
“Always ensure education dollars follows students”
Environment & parks
Says, when asked about data centers, that people "should be able to do what you want in your backyard."
ReportTwo candidates vie for open 196th House seat in special electionNews coverage · York Daily Record (via Yahoo News) · Apr 25, 2026 · yahoo.com
“"You should be able to do what you want in your backyard," said Margetas, an attorney, when asked about the proliferation of data centers.”
Health & human services
Supports measures to 'preserve the sanctity of life.'
ReportVote George Margetas for State Representative – 196th Legislative District of PennsylvaniaCampaign website · Friends of George Margetas · Priorities in Harrisburg · votemargetas.com
“Support measures to preserve the sanctity of life.”
Government & transparency
Supports legislative term limits and a ban on gifts to politicians.
ReportVote George Margetas for State Representative – 196th Legislative District of PennsylvaniaCampaign website · Friends of George Margetas · Priorities in Harrisburg … Priorities in Harrisburg · votemargetas.com
“Support term limits on Harrisburg legislators. … Ban gifts to politicians and lobbyist-funded junkets that corrupt our officials.”
All sources (7)
- York County Elections - 2026 General Election - Unofficial Candidate Listing
Election filing · York County Board of Elections · yorkcountypa.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of York - 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · York County Board of Elections · yorkcountypa.gov
- Margetas Sworn in as Representative of 196th District
Public statement · PA House Republican Caucus · Jun 9, 2026 · pahousegop.com
- About George | PA State Rep. George H. Margetas
Government record · PA House Republican Caucus · repmargetas.com
- Vote George Margetas for State Representative – 196th Legislative District of Pennsylvania
Campaign website · Friends of George Margetas · votemargetas.com
- Two candidates vie for open 196th House seat in special election
News coverage · York Daily Record (via Yahoo News) · Apr 25, 2026 · yahoo.com
- York County House Republicans: State Budget Overspends… Again
Public statement · York County House Republican Delegation · Jul 12, 2026 · repmargetas.com
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