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John Zugarek
John Zugarek (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 29. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Zugarek completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
John Zugarek was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Crestwood High School. He attended Lehigh University, earned a bachelor's degree from Wilkes University, and a graduate degree from East Stroudsburg University. His career experience includes working as an instructor of History at Northampton Community College, Luzerne County Community College, and Marywood University. He has been affiliated with the White Haven Lions Club and Action Together NEPA.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 29
Incumbent David Argall defeated John Zugarek and Timothy Henning in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 29 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Argall (R) | 70.9 | 86,225 |
 | John Zugarek (D)  | 26.0 | 31,626 | |
 | Timothy Henning (L) | 3.0 | 3,601 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 139 | ||
| Total votes: 121,591 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eddie Wenrich (L)
- Eddie Wenrich (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 29
John Zugarek advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 29 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Zugarek | 98.9 | 11,898 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 131 | ||
| Total votes: 12,029 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 29
Incumbent David Argall advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 29 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Argall | 99.0 | 22,220 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 230 | ||
| Total votes: 22,450 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Zugarek in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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John Zugarek completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zugarek's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Over the past five years, I have seen the struggles of local communities in providing essential services, including emergency services, amid rising costs and a shortage of volunteers. We need to ensure essential services are sustainable in our small communities.
- As an educator, I am extremely concerned about the recent court ruling deeming the current education funding system unconstitutional. Funding for education has been a long running issue in the state. It’s time that we step up and make sure that we adequately fund our schools, but also use this as an opportunity to help reduce or eliminate property taxes. I believe that zip code should not determine success, and that our public school system needs to work for all students. I believe that a variety of funding sources could be used to help fund our schools in a more equitable way and take the pressure of overtaxed property owners, especially seniors.
- My commitment to addressing pressing issues is underscored by a belief in people-powered politics. While recognizing the influence of money in the current political climate, I firmly assert that the power of genuine conversations and listening to constituents’ concerns can make a significant impact. I believe in a politics that prioritizes the voices and votes of citizens over financial resources.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 25, 2024
