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Dave Nissley
Candidate, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100
Elections and appointments
Last election
April 23, 2024
Next election
May 19, 2026
Personal
Birthplace
Lancaster, PA
Religion
Christian
Profession
Business founder
Contact

Dave Nissley (Republican Party) is running for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 100. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]

Biography

Dave Nissley was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His career experience includes owning his own business.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Republican primary

Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100

Dave Nissley (R) and Kelly Osborne (R) are running in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100 on May 19, 2026.


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2024

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General election

General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent Bryan Cutler won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bryan Cutler
Bryan Cutler (R)
 
97.2
 
23,316
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.8
 
682

Total votes: 23,998
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent Bryan Cutler defeated Dave Nissley in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100 on April 23, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bryan Cutler
Bryan Cutler
 
53.5
 
5,029
Image of Dave Nissley
Dave Nissley Candidate Connection
 
46.4
 
4,362
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
7

Total votes: 9,398
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

Candidate Connection

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Dave Nissley, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County and the southern end. Dave was born in Gap, PA and was raised with his six siblings in Paradise, PA. He grew up in the Amish Mennonite church and believes deeply that our inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are gifts from God to be appreciated. Dave’s parents instilled these conservative values, which Dave has also passed down and lived out. Dave and his wife Lil have four children and four grandchildren. They have been involved in local township oversight, serving their local church, and owning and operating Vintage Landscaping and several hospitality businesses for the 31 years of their marriage. Dave's years as Entrepreneur and being a pastor has given him the maturity and testing needed to be a leader and Public Servant.
  • Election Integrity , Trust and transparency in our Government institutions.
  • We want Public Servants not Career Politian's
  • We want Limited government and unlimited opportunities for personal responsibility and Liberty
I want True Representation to be a hallmark of the Republican Party, This is fundamental to a Representative republic.
willing to Fight for things that are right and able to do it in a way that others will join me!
Our Elected Leaders must know and understand the Declaration of Independence and the Pa Constitution, as well as have read and appreciate classics like "The Law" by Frederic Bastiat
I worked for my Dad in electrical Contracting since I was 10 and then as a hired hand on a dairy farm from 13-16 .

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Campaign finance summary


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Dave Nissley campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100Lost primary$336,702 $148,530
Grand total$336,702 $148,530
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 19, 2024


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