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Al Leach
Image of Al Leach
Prior offices
Pottsgrove School District, At-large

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Father Judge High School

Bachelor's

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1993

Personal
Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pa.
Religion
Roman Catholic
Profession
Insurance
Contact

Al Leach was an officeholder of the Pottsgrove School District, At-large in Pennsylvania.

Leach (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 147. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Leach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Al Leach was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Leach earned a high school diploma from Father Judge High School and a bachelor's degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1993. His career experience includes working in insurance.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 147

Incumbent Donna Scheuren defeated Al Leach in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 147 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Donna Scheuren
Donna Scheuren (R)
 
58.5
 
23,792
Image of Al Leach
Al Leach (D) Candidate Connection
 
41.4
 
16,835
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
62

Total votes: 40,689
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 147

Al Leach advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 147 on April 23, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Al Leach
Al Leach Candidate Connection
 
99.3
 
4,298
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.7
 
29

Total votes: 4,327
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 147

Incumbent Donna Scheuren advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 147 on April 23, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Donna Scheuren
Donna Scheuren
 
98.9
 
5,627
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.1
 
62

Total votes: 5,689
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Al Leach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Leach's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Al Leach is a small business owner dedicated to supporting working and middle-class families. He wants to invest in our local economy while protecting and improving public education. Al served as the Pottsgrove School Board President and worked across the aisle to bring together a divided board. As Board President, Al negotiated the largest increase in teacher salaries while keeping taxes at bay and cutting wasteful spending. He is committed to continuing his service to the community and fighting for our values in Harrisburg.
  • Protect and Improve Public Education
  • Preserve Open Space and Transition to Smart Growth
  • Defend Reproductive Freedoms
Public School and education funding. In a time where Pennsylvania continues to see declines in young adults we must invest into finding ways to make higher education more affordable. We must make it a priority to attract young adults to stay and/or move to Pennsylvania. Studies show that where young talent goes, high-growth, high-wage, knowledge-based enterprises follow, expand, and are created.
The characteristic that I believe is the most important for elected officials is being open minded and willing to listen to all sides. Working across political ideologies will help get major issues resolved.
I remember sitting in front of my television watching the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. I was a junior in high school and excited to see the space shuttle launch live. I was very interested in science and all things involving Space. I couldn’t believe what I had just seen. The mix of emotions was something that I still remember today.
The Governor’s ideal relationship consists of listening to all representatives on both sides of the political spectrum.
The biggest challenge Pennsylvania has in being able to invest in ways to entice young adults to move, live, and to raise their families here in Pennsylvania.
It is imperative for legislators to build relationships amongst both parties. Building relationships will give all elected legislators a better understanding of how to relate and represent their constituents.
Infrastructure, finance, and community interest
Transparency is a vital part of government to bring about trust within the community.

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Campaign finance summary


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Al Leach campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 147Lost general$24,448 $20,944
Grand total$24,448 $20,944
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 20, 2024


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