Rick Telesz
Candidate for State Representative, 8th District
Background
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Lives in
- Volant, Lawrence County
- Campaign website
- rickforstaterep.com
A third-generation dairy and soybean farmer from Volant and owner of Telesz Farms, with more than 40 years in farming. He ran in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District in 2022.
Photo: Campaign photo — Rick Telesz for State Representative (rickforstaterep.com)
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports unions' right to organize and bargain for workers.
ReportRick Telesz, Your Candidate for PA House of Representatives District 8Campaign website · Rick Telesz campaign · Where I stand · rickforstaterep.com
“Unions have a right to organize and bargain for their workers.”
Rick Telesz - Butler County Democratic CommitteePublic statement · Butler County Democratic Committee · butlerpadems.org
“creating more strong union jobs”
Says farmers and small local businesses should be prioritized over large corporations.
ReportRick Telesz, Your Candidate for PA House of Representatives District 8Campaign website · Rick Telesz campaign · Where I stand · rickforstaterep.com
“Mom and pop shops and services are the backbone of our economy. They should be prioritized, not put second to greedy corporate billionaires.”
Rick Telesz (campaign sign-up page)Campaign website · Rick Telesz campaign · heidiathome.kit.com
“committed to advocating for fair policies that benefit farmers, families, and communities”
Calls for ending tariffs he says hurt local farmers.
ReportRick Telesz, Your Candidate for PA House of Representatives District 8Campaign website · Rick Telesz campaign · About Rick · rickforstaterep.com
“End unfair tariffs that hurt local farmers.”
Roads & infrastructure
Lists reliable broadband access among his campaign priorities.In office
ReportRick Telesz - Butler County Democratic CommitteePublic statement · Butler County Democratic Committee · butlerpadems.org
“providing reliable broadband access”
Health & human services
Calls healthcare a human right and pledges to push for affordable healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.
ReportRick Telesz, Your Candidate for PA House of Representatives District 8Campaign website · Rick Telesz campaign · Where I stand · rickforstaterep.com
“Healthcare is a human right. If I’m elected, I will fight for quality, affordable healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.”
Rick Telesz - Butler County Democratic CommitteePublic statement · Butler County Democratic Committee · butlerpadems.org
“ensuring access to healthcare and education”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rick Telesz on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- 2026 General Election Information (November 3rd) - Sample Ballots, Butler County
Election filing · Butler County Bureau of Elections · butlercountypa.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, Butler County - General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Butler County Board of Elections · Jul 28, 2026 · butlercountypa.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters / List of Candidates, County of Lawrence - 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Lawrence County Voter and Election Services · lawrencecountypa.gov
- Rick Telesz - Ballotpedia
Other · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
- Rick Telesz, Your Candidate for PA House of Representatives District 8
Campaign website · Rick Telesz campaign · rickforstaterep.com
- Rick Telesz - Butler County Democratic Committee
Public statement · Butler County Democratic Committee · butlerpadems.org
- Rick Telesz (campaign sign-up page)
Campaign website · Rick Telesz campaign · heidiathome.kit.com
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