Perry A. Stambaugh
Perry A. Stambaugh (born March 8, 1960) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 86. He first took office following the 2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election.
Perry A. Stambaugh | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020[1] | |
| Preceded by | Mark Keller |
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| Born | March 8, 1960 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Widowed |
| Children | Garrett Stambaugh Griffin Stambaugh |
| Residence | Green Park, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Penn State University |
| Website | repperrystambaugh |
Career
A long-time rural advocate, Stambaugh supports measures to increase rural residents’ access to high-speed Internet service and backs state constitutional reforms, such as implementing term limits, electing state appellate judges on a district basis, and eliminating property taxes to fund schools.[2]
Before running for the state House, he spent most of his nearly 40-year professional career as a rural and agricultural magazine editor on local, statewide, and national levels—notably with Pennsylvania Farmer magazine; Penn Lines magazine, published by the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association; and RE Magazine, produced by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Personal life
Stambaugh is the sixth-generation owner/operator of a 200-acre bicentennial family farm in Green Park, Pennsylvania.
A graduate of Pennsylvania State University[3] and an Eagle Scout, Stambaugh served as chairman of the Perry County Republican Committee from 2002 to 2008; as an elected member of Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania for 16 years; and as a member of numerous civic groups. These include the Perry County Bicentennial Committee; Perry County Farm Bureau; Perry County Friends of Scouting Breakfast Committee; and Madison Grange No. 2064. He also formerly held the post as council president of Tressler Memorial Free Lutheran Church, Loysville, and is a life member of the National Rifle Association,[4] Historical Society of Perry County, and The Perry Historians.
A widower, he has two grown sons, Garrett and Griffin, and four grandchildren.
References
- "Perry Stambaugh". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- "Perry Stambaugh, running in Republican primary in PA House District 86". fox43.com. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- "Stambaugh Begins First Term in Office". pahousegop.com. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- "Longtime GOP leader, farmer announces candidacy for Pa. House seat". pennlive. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
