John A. Schlegel

John A. Schlegel is an American politician currently representing the 101st district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Republican.

Early life Schlegel attended the J. P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania graduating as part of their class of 1973. He attended Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduating as part of their class of 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in social studies. He attended Millersville University of Pennsylvania earning a Master of Education in counselor education in 1981. He then attended Temple University to earn his Doctor of Education in School Administration in 2000.

Political career Schlegel came out of retirement to run for the 101st district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Republican following the retirement of longtime representative Frank Ryan. He ran on a campaign of reducing state spending, ensuring election integrity, improving public schools and welfare facilities for senior citizens, as well as protecting Freedom of Speech and the Right to Bear Arms. Schlegel would handily defeat his Democratic opponent Catherine "Cavi" Miller with 14,014 votes to her 8,483. Schlegel opened his district office in the Lebanon Valley Mall.

Personal life Schlegel is married to Ruth Ann Schlegel. They have two sons, and five grandchildren. He is involved in several charities including the American Heart Association and is a member of the United Methodist Church.

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