Lisha Rowe
Lisha Rowe (Republican Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 11. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Rowe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lisha Rowe was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. She earned an associate degree from Reading Area Community College in 1988 and a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte in 2005. Her career experience includes working as a commissioner.. laboratory technician, chemical research and development technician, environmental education specialist, and guest teacher.[1]
Rowe has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Berks County Republican Committee
- Republican Party of Pennsylvania State Committee
- Reading Area Transportation Study
- Berks Agriculture Resources Network
- St. Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 11
Incumbent Judy Schwank defeated Lisha Rowe in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Judy Schwank (D) | 58.7 | 63,935 |
 | Lisha Rowe (R)  | 41.3 | 45,000 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 68 | ||
| Total votes: 109,003 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 11
Incumbent Judy Schwank advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 11 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Judy Schwank | 99.6 | 13,721 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 62 | ||
| Total votes: 13,783 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 11
Lisha Rowe defeated Miguel Vasquez in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 11 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisha Rowe | 76.2 | 8,384 |
| Miguel Vasquez | 23.0 | 2,528 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 88 | ||
| Total votes: 11,000 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rowe in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lisha Rowe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rowe's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Currently, I am an elected official on the Cumru Township Board of Commissioners and serve as board president and act as liaison to the Public Works Dept. which encompasses the Highway, Utilities, and Building and Grounds Departments. I am a committeewoman of the Berks County Republican Committee and appointed to the Executive Committee, have been elected as a PAGOP State Committeewoman, and appointed by Berks County Commissioners as a board member to the Reading Area Transportation Study (RATS.)
My husband and I have been married for 34 years and together raised 6 children, now adults, and 14 grandchildren. Both of us are active members of St. Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church. We enjoy hiking, gardening & motorcycling. My favorite activity is foraging and studying Mycology with my amateur mushroom club.- As a True Conservative I value the constitution, second amendment, medical freedom, secure boarders, election integrity, elimination of property tax, school choice, right to life, fiscal responsibility, small businesses, support police, veterans and farmers, and the preservation of Liberty and Freedom.
- The biggest issue for people is run-away costs. We have people leaving PA for more opportunity. Our population went down the past several census cycles. Businesses are leaving PA for more business friendly states. Union companies are being prioritized over private sector companies by Gov. Shapiro. This is discrimination. Union Contractors cost taxpayers 30% more for the same work. Crime continues to climb in Reading and other parts, and we continue to leave the boarder wide open. The House and Senate seems to be focused on social issues, while the people of Berks Co are most concerned about economics. PA is blessed with natural gas as a resource, yet the Legislature and the Governor have this industry suppressed with over regulations.
- Endorsements:
- Firearms Owners Against Crime (FOAC)
- Pennsylvania Gun Rights (PAGR)
- Berks County Republican Committee (BCRC)
- Daniel Meuser, US Congress, PA 9th District & Donald
- Douglass Mastriano, State Senate, PA 33rd District
- David Zimmerman, State Representative, PA 99th
- Don Beishl, Conservative radio host and Chief of Staff
Energy production and energy independence is critical to a strong and safe society. Pennsylvania is greatly endowed with useful natural resources. The Legislature and the Governor have this industry suppressed and held in bondage with limit opportunities, making it almost impossible to receive a permit and over regulating it to death.
A: Someone laughing their head off!
- Firearms Owners Against Crime (FOAC)
- Pennsylvania Gun Rights (PAGR)
- Berks County Republican Committee (BCRC)
- Daniel Meuser, US Congress, PA 9th District & Donald
Trump's PA campaign manager
- Douglass Mastriano, State Senate, PA 33rd District
- David Zimmerman, State Representative, PA 99th
District
- Don Beishl, Conservative radio host and Chief of Staff
Small farmers are faced with more and more regulations and taxes that contribute to the loss of family businesses and fertile farm land.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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