Michelle Schellberg
Candidate for State Representative, 77th District
Background
- Occupation
- Chair, Centre County Republican Committee (volunteer)
- Lives in
- Halfmoon Township (Stormstown)
- Campaign website
- schellbergforpa.com
Chair of the Centre County Republican Committee, a volunteer post she was re-elected to in May 2026. A former math teacher, she holds a B.A. in applied mathematics from UC San Diego.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Calls for schools to publish detailed spending data and for state audits of struggling districts.
She cited Philipsburg-Osceola as a district whose spending the state could audit. In the League guide she wrote that the state should 'live within its means and get the budget done on time'.
ReportLeague of Women Voters of Centre County Voters Guide, Spring 2026 (PDF)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Centre County · House District 77, budget process question · lwvcentrecounty.org
“People expect the state to live within its means and get the budget done on time.”
Centre County's Takac, Conklin pick up Republican challengers in 2026 electionNews coverage · Centre Daily Times (via Yahoo News) · Mar 12, 2026 · Interview, March 2026 · yahoo.com
“schools should publish more granular data on how taxpayer money is spent”
Public safety
Lists protecting Second Amendment rights and supporting police and first responders as priorities.
Her campaign site says she opposes 'any legislation that infringes on law-abiding citizens' freedoms' (client-rendered page; checked by hand).
ReportAfter Uncontested Primaries, Here's Who Will Be on the November Ballot in Centre County for U.S. and State HouseNews coverage · StateCollege.com · May 20, 2026 · Summary of her campaign website · statecollege.com
“protecting Second Amendment rights, supporting law enforcement and first responders”
Education
Suggested, per the Centre Daily Times, that teachers post curriculum online so parents can opt children out.
The Centre Daily Times reported she suggested the state could compel teachers to publish curriculums online so parents could remove students from lessons they object to. Her campaign site lists school choice among her priorities.
ReportAfter Uncontested Primaries, Here's Who Will Be on the November Ballot in Centre County for U.S. and State HouseNews coverage · StateCollege.com · May 20, 2026 · statecollege.com
“fiscal responsibility, school choice, protecting Second Amendment rights”
Centre County's Takac, Conklin pick up Republican challengers in 2026 electionNews coverage · Centre Daily Times (via Yahoo News) · Mar 12, 2026 · Interview, March 2026 · yahoo.com
“One type of accountability is to know what is actually being taught to our students”
Economy & jobs
Calls for more energy production, from fossil fuels and renewables, to bring prices down.
She told the Centre Daily Times her campaign would focus on affordability. In the League of Women Voters' spring 2026 guide she wrote that 'costs are up, energy bills are high' and that she is focused on strengthening the local economy and job opportunities.
ReportLeague of Women Voters of Centre County Voters Guide, Spring 2026 (PDF)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Centre County · House District 77, most pressing issues question · lwvcentrecounty.org
“Costs are up, energy bills are high”
Centre County's Takac, Conklin pick up Republican challengers in 2026 electionNews coverage · Centre Daily Times (via Yahoo News) · Mar 12, 2026 · Interview, March 2026 · yahoo.com
“making more energy available - fossil fuels and renewables - would help bring prices down”
Roads & infrastructure
Says local communities should have a strong say on data centers, with possible state guidelines.
In the League guide she wrote 'I believe local communities should have a strong voice in those decisions' and that 'there may be a role for the state to provide clear guidelines'.
ReportLeague of Women Voters of Centre County Voters Guide, Spring 2026 (PDF)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Centre County · House District 77, data center question · lwvcentrecounty.org
“I believe local communities should have a strong voice in those decisions … there may be a role for the state to provide clear guidelines”
Environment & parks
Proposes reducing pesticide and land-use regulations on farmers to lower food costs.
Reported by the Centre Daily Times as one of her affordability proposals; the wording is the reporter's summary.
ReportCentre County's Takac, Conklin pick up Republican challengers in 2026 electionNews coverage · Centre Daily Times (via Yahoo News) · Mar 12, 2026 · Interview, March 2026 · yahoo.com
“decreasing pesticide and land use regulations for farmers to lower food costs”
Government & transparency
Supports federal legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
Pennsylvania counties run elections; she argued voter rolls are out of date. In the League guide she wrote that voting should be accessible and secure and that 'Transparency matters' (PDF; quote checked by hand).
ReportCentre County's Takac, Conklin pick up Republican challengers in 2026 electionNews coverage · Centre Daily Times (via Yahoo News) · Mar 12, 2026 · Interview, March 2026 · yahoo.com
“She said she supports federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship to vote … it's time that we have a reset”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michelle Schellberg on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters of Centre County - November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Centre County Office of Elections & Voter Registration · centrecountypa.gov
- Michelle Schellberg for PA State Rep | 77th District
Campaign website · Schellberg for PA · schellbergforpa.com
- League of Women Voters of Centre County Voters Guide, Spring 2026 (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Centre County · lwvcentrecounty.org
- Centre County's Takac, Conklin pick up Republican challengers in 2026 election
News coverage · Centre Daily Times (via Yahoo News) · Mar 12, 2026 · yahoo.com
- After Uncontested Primaries, Here's Who Will Be on the November Ballot in Centre County for U.S. and State House
News coverage · StateCollege.com · May 20, 2026 · statecollege.com
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