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State Representative, 101st District
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John SchlegelOfficial portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

John Schlegel

Candidate for State Representative, 101st District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; retired educator
Campaign website
repschlegel.com

State representative for the 101st District, first elected in November 2022, and chair of the House Education Committee's Subcommittee on Career and Technical Education. A retired Lebanon County teacher and school administrator, he was a principal at Palmyra High School and director of secondary education at Cornwall-Lebanon School District.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Co-sponsors HB 900, a constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes; says the revenue must be replaced.

    Data centers, property taxes, and housing highlight 101st District town hall meeting

    News coverage · LebTown · Jun 1, 2026 · lebtown.com

    “I'm the co-sponsor of House Bill 900, which calls for a constitutional amendment to eliminate property tax … the point is to eliminate property tax, but you have to replace it with something else”
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  • Voted against House Democrats' 2025-26 budget framework (HB 1330), citing deficit spending.In office

    Schlegel Comments on House Democrats Budget Games

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Schlegel · Jul 14, 2025 · repschlegel.com

    “The House Democrat plan would also operate at a significant deficit, putting Pennsylvania's fiscal future at risk.”
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Education

  • Co-sponsored a House-passed bill (HB 1326) to modernize school transportation reporting and funding.In office

    HB 1326 passed the House 201-2 in June 2025; it would allow GPS mileage tracking and create a Student Transportation Funding Program.

    Schlegel School Transportation Improvement Bill Passes House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Schlegel · Jun 11, 2025 · repschlegel.com

    “This legislation will streamline administrative processes and gather the data necessary to effectively administer and fund school transportation.”
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Housing

Economy & jobs

  • Chairs a House subcommittee examining how to expand access to vocational and technical education.In office

    Schlegel to Lead Education Subcommittee on Vocational Education

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Schlegel · Feb 27, 2025 · repschlegel.com

    “Many of today's students are looking for choices, and vocational education is a game changer.”
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Environment & parks

Health & human services

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