Ken Bach

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Ken Bach

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 23, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1985 - 1989

Personal

Birthplace

Greensburg, Pa.

Religion

Christian: Methodist

Profession

Businessman

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Ken Bach (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on April 23, 2024.

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

Biography

Ken Bach was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1985 to 1989. His career experience includes being self-employed.

Elections

2024

See also: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District election, 2024

Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Democratic primary)

Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14

Incumbent Guy Reschenthaler defeated Chris Dziados in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Guy Reschenthaler (R)	66.5	268,380
		Chris Dziados (D)	33.4	134,755
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	501

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 403,636
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Adam Halfhill (Independence Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14

Chris Dziados defeated Ken Bach in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 on April 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Dziados	51.5	29,268
		Ken Bach	47.8	27,193
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	412

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 56,873
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kimberly Felan (D)
• Philip Vecchio (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14

Incumbent Guy Reschenthaler advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 on April 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Guy Reschenthaler	98.7	63,162
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	856

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 64,018
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• George Karpacs (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bach in this election.

2022

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58

Incumbent Eric Davanzo defeated Ken Bach in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Eric Davanzo (R)	63.2	17,527
		Ken Bach (D)	36.8	10,192

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,719
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58

Ken Bach advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ken Bach	100.0	5,655

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,655
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58

Incumbent Eric Davanzo advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Eric Davanzo	100.0	6,833

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,833
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2020

See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2020

General election

Special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58

Eric Davanzo defeated Robert Prah Jr. and Ken Bach in the special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58 on March 17, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Eric Davanzo (R)	52.6	4,269
		Robert Prah Jr. (D)	40.6	3,294
		Ken Bach (L)	6.8	556

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,119
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

It is time for Washington to change course and adopt a people oriented agenda. It’s time for our district to be represented by someone who understands the challenges that we face and who can put our issues at the forefront of congress’s agenda. We need to restore hope for a better future for those who work hard and play by the rules. We will not solve our problems while we’re represented by a congressman who is also a captive of big money interests. Join our movement and help me create a better future for the people of Southwestern PA.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• For too long, our government in Washington has been held captive by large corporations and wealthy investors. We must take it back.
• Today, the richest 10% of the population own nearly 70% of all the nation’s assets, while the bottom 50% own only 2.5%, and the bottom 25% own nothing. This must be fixed.
• We must work together for all to succeed?

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

All, but mostly education and taking care of our elderly.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

FDR, served the people

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Character, family, and honor

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Life experience in many things

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Honesty and dedication to serve all

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I did it for the people

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Gave the Panama Canal back to Panama 5th grade

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

US Navy 4 years

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Power of the purse

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Working together for all to succeed

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I believe 3 or 4 would be better

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe we need term limits

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, it’s mandatory

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

They must people beneficial to the people

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Only when necessary

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2022

Ken Bach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bach's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a patriotic American. At 17 I joined the Navy. Served for 4 years on active duty and 4 years inactive. Returned home attended college and opened my own Auto Repair Shop. In 1994 I married Joni Arva, the love of my life, and after many years of trying we had our daughter in 2000. 11 months later we had a son. I have always been active supporting my community. I was on the board of PRARA which helped move the implementation of the right to repair act which helped keep auto repair costs down. When my children began their education, I became more involved with their issues. A bad school board in our district closed an elementary school thus got me involved in school district issues. I was appointed onto the school board and then served on the Yough School Board for 14 years. Educating all of our youth to their fullest potential is my #1 goal. How we fund education is my #2 goal.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• End School Property taxes!
• Educate our youth to their fullest potential.
• Take care of our seniors.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education! I believe our problems are the next generations problems as well. If we educate them to their maximum potential, they will find answers to these problems that have eluded us. With that said a child's education quality shouldn't be decided by their zip code. An equal opportunity for all is my goal and it starts with equal education.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Compromise

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Fairness and honesty

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I served for the betterment of all helping everyone succeed.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

US Navy 4 years

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Working together for all people.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Education and keeping our educated citizens in the state.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

yes

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, I don't understand how anyone could think this would be a bad idea. Understanding others and their issues is very important.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Fair districts

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

No, education

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes

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2020

Ken Bach did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Ken Bach campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14	Lost primary	$18,780	$10,760
2022	Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 58	Lost general	$10,043	$1,798
Grand total			$28,823	$12,559
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal 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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Pennsylvania's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Fetterman (D)

David McCormick (R)

Representatives

District 1

Brian Fitzpatrick (R)

District 2

Brendan Boyle (D)

District 3

Dwight Evans (D)

District 4

Madeleine Dean (D)

District 5

Mary Scanlon (D)

District 6

Chrissy Houlahan (D)

District 7

Ryan Mackenzie (R)

District 8

Rob Bresnahan (R)

District 9

Dan Meuser (R)

District 10

Scott Perry (R)

District 11

Lloyd Smucker (R)

District 12

Summer Lee (D)

District 13

John Joyce (R)

District 14

Guy Reschenthaler (R)

District 15

Glenn Thompson (R)

District 16

Mike Kelly (R)

District 17

Chris Deluzio (D)

Republican Party (11)

Democratic Party (8)