Barry J. Jozwiak
Barry Jozwiak (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 5. He assumed office on December 1, 2014. He left office on November 30, 2024.
Jozwiak (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Jozwiak earned his associate degree in Community Services from Penn State University and his B.S. in Law Enforcement and Corrections from Penn State University. His professional experience includes working as a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper for 25 years and as Berks County Sheriff for 12 years. Jozwiak attained the rank of Third Class Petty Officer before his honorable discharge from the US Navy. He served in the US Navy from December 1963 to December 1966. He also served as a Bern Township Supervisor[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Jozwiak was assigned to the following committees:
- Children & Youth Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Jozwiak was assigned to the following committees:
- Liquor Control Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Licensing
- Commerce Committee
- House Game & Fisheries Committee, Vice-Chair
- House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Crime & Corrections
2019-2020
Jozwiak was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Game & Fisheries Committee, Vice Chair
- Liquor Control Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Judiciary |
| • Urban Affairs |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jozwiak served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Elections
2024
Barry Jozwiak did not file for re-election.
2022
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent Barry Jozwiak won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Barry Jozwiak (R) | 100.0 | 21,349 |
| Total votes: 21,349 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent Barry Jozwiak defeated David Golowski in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barry Jozwiak | 58.2 | 5,189 |
| David Golowski | 41.8 | 3,721 | ||
| Total votes: 8,910 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent Barry Jozwiak defeated Graham Gonzales in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barry Jozwiak (R) | 69.7 | 23,291 |
| Graham Gonzales (D) | 30.3 | 10,112 | ||
| Total votes: 33,403 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5
Graham Gonzales advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Graham Gonzales | 100.0 | 4,776 | |
| Total votes: 4,776 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent Barry Jozwiak advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barry Jozwiak | 100.0 | 7,200 |
| Total votes: 7,200 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent Barry Jozwiak won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barry Jozwiak (R) | 100.0 | 18,082 |
| Total votes: 18,082 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent Barry Jozwiak advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barry Jozwiak | 100.0 | 3,675 |
| Total votes: 3,675 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Barry Jozwiak ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Barry Jozwiak Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Barry Jozwiak ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Barry Jozwiak Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Frederick Sheeler was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Barry J. Jozwiak defeated Joseph Rudderow III and Kenneth Norton in the Republican primary. Jozwiak defeated Sheeler in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Barry Jozwiak |
63.3% | 11,367 | |
| Democratic | Frederick Sheeler | 36.7% | 6,594 | |
| Total Votes | 17,961 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Barry J. Jozwiak |
42.7% | 1,515 |
| Joseph Rudderow III | 30.4% | 1,076 |
| Kenneth Norton | 26.9% | 953 |
| Total Votes | 3,544 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Barry Jozwiak did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Jozwiak's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[9]
- Excerpt: "I will fight for property tax reform by eliminating the school property tax, shrink the size of government, ensure our children receive a good education and help people cut through governmental red tape."
Campaign finance summary
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Sponsored legislation
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Jozwiak's endorsements included the following:[10]
- Pennsylvania State Police Melley Memorial FOP # 65
- Federated Sportsmen's Clubs of Berks County
- Firearms Owners Against Crime
Noteworthy events
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On December 10, 2020, Jozwiak announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[11]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Official campaign website, "About Barry," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Home page," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ WGAL, "Pennsylvania state Rep. Barry Jozwiak tests positive for COVID-19," December 10, 2020
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| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 2014-2024 |
Succeeded by Eric Weaknecht (R) |
