Just days before Pennsylvania’s 2024 presidential primary, PoliticsPA takes a look at HD-80 and HD-90.
Blair and Huntingdon Counties
80th House of Representatives Legislative District
Scott Barger (right) vs. Jim Gregory (right)
Gregory, a three-term GOP incumbent, faces a primary challenge from Barger. The winner will likely take the seat since Democrats have not fielded an opponent.
Scott Barger
- Party. Republican
- Residence. Frankstown
- Experience. General manager, talk show host of WRTA Radio. Former pastor.
- Top priorities. Hold schools accountable for failing performance through Florida-style public measurement. Permanently protect PA from the job-destroying Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Put recent government employees into a 401(k)-style retirement plan instead of costly, budget-busting defined benefit plans. Require voter ID, clearer election deadlines and greater transparency around external third-party funding.
- Quotable. “Let us finish the work we started long ago by electing a member of the House of Representatives in the 80th District who will defend us, the taxpayers.”
- Education. Grace College
- Cufflinks: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign finance report (from 1/01/2024 to 4/08/2024)
- Raised: $45,640 | Spent: $33,100.43 | Cash on hand: $27,298.57
Jim Gregory
- Party. Republican
- Residence. Hollidaysburg
- Experience. State Representative.
- House assignments. Agriculture and rural affairs, gaming supervision, social services,
- Top priorities. Broadband access. Fighting addiction, fighting for greater energy production.
- Last elections (2022). Defeated Kimberly Capanos (81–19%) in the general election.
- Quotable. “I don’t run to keep my job. I run to continue supporting the people who count on me. “
- Education. BS, Ohio University.
- Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign finance report (from 1/01/2024 to 4/08/2024)
- Raised: $18,150 | Spent: $41,277.21 | Cash on hand: $83,329.01
District Composition: Portion of BLAIR County consisting of TOWNSHIPS of Antis, Blair, Catharine, Frankstown, Freedom, Greenfield, Huston, Juniata, North Woodbury, Snyder, Taylor, Tyrone and Woodbury and BOROUGHS of Bellwood, Duncansville, Hollidaysburg, Martinsburg, Newry, Roaring Spring, Tyrone and Williamsburg, and that part of HUNTINGDON COUNTY consisting of the townships of Franklin and Warriors Mark and the MUNICIPALITY of Birmingham.
Franklin County
90th House of Representatives Legislative District
Janon Gray (right) vs. Chad Reichard (right)
Two Republicans want to fill the seat left vacant by Paul Schemel’s departure at the end of the term.
John “Jay” Gray
- Party. Republican
- Residence. Green Castle
- Experience. Senior Controller, Raven Defense; Vice-President of the Greencastle-Antrim School Board
- Top priorities. Educational financing. Agricultural heritage. Fiscal Responsibility in Harrisburg.
- Quotable. “I will serve you with compassion, an optimistic attitude and a tireless work ethic. While many talk about challenges and problems, I will work with you to find opportunities and solutions.
- Education. B.A., University of Mary Washington
- Cufflinks: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign finance report (from 1/01/2024 to 4/08/2024)
- Raised: $18,062.45 | Spent: $8,355.12 | Cash on hand: $9,823.88
Chad Reichard
- Party. Republican
- Residence. Waynesboro
- Experience. Insurance agent; PA Senate Legislative Director; former Washington Township supervisor
- Top priorities. A pro-gun and public safety pro-life candidate who supports funding sanctuary cities, protecting the rights of gun owners, lowering taxes and opposing wasteful spending, while supporting Pennsylvania agriculture, medical freedom and parental rights in education.
- Quotable. “I love Franklin County and the people who make it an inviting community, and I want to make sure our conservative voices and rural values are heard in Harrisburg.”
- Education. BS, American University; MPA, Pennsylvania State University
- Cufflinks: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign finance report (from 1/01/2024 to 4/08/2024)
- Raised: $12,800.35 | Spent: $17,772.34 | Cash on hand: $453.01
- Debts and Liabilities: $12,883.21
District Composition: A portion of FRANKLIN County consisting of the Antrim, Montgomery, Peters, Quincy, Warren and Washington Townships and the Greencastle, Mercersburg, Mont Alto and Waynesbor DISTRICTS
