Pennsylvania State House District 196

Current seat holder: George H Margetas.

Ron Ruman

Ron Ruman earned a high school diploma from Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School and a bachelor's degree from Penn State University in 1981. His career experience includes working in communications.

Campaign site

“Finding better ways to share the responsibility of funding vital government services, including public education and local government services such as public safety, roads, and quality of life issues such as zoning protection and parks and recreation. I also believe we must contain the cost of living through making data centers pay for the electricity they use. At the state level, we need to work with municipalities to plan and zone to responsibly grow our economy while creating more affordable housing opportunities, and preserving our farmland and open space, to preserve the great quality of life enjoyed throughout Pennsylvania.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“1) I support opening primary elections to all voters, including independents, the fastest growing voter segment. Excluding all voters from the contests where many seats are decided is wrong. 2) As a member of Fair Districts PA, I support a citizens commission to draw state legislative and Congressional districts, ending gerrymandering for political gain. 3) Require all bills that have bipartisan support to receive a committee and floor vote in both chambers.” (Campaign website (via Ballotpedia))

George Margetas

George Margetas was born in York, Pennsylvania . He earned a bachelor's degree from the Dickinson College and a law degree from Thomas M. Colley Law School. His career experience includes working as a businessman.

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Campaign site

“Limit government to provide unlimited opportunities. Always put taxpayers first. Always abide by the US and Pennsylvania Constitutions. Transparency in government is always the best disinfectant. Public service, not self-service.” (Campaign website)
“11 years serving on the school board and NEVER voted for a budget with a tax increase. As treasurer of the school board, oversaw budgets that never raised taxes in 8 years. Stood up for students and against Governor Wolf’s COVID Tyranny. Protected girls’ sports by not allowing men to participate in them. Opposed the radical woke left’s movement to insert gender ideology and DEI into our school curriculum. As West Manchester Supervisor, continued to vote against tax increases. Helped elect conservative candidates in York County ranging from local to state to federal offices.” (Campaign website)
“Protect our 2nd amendment rights now and for future generations to come.” (Campaign website)

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