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Matthew Contreras
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Matthew Contreras (Republican Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 139. He lost in the Republican primary on April 23, 2024.
Contreras completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Matthew Contreras was born in New York, New York. Contreras' career experience includes working as a business owner. He has served in the U.S. Navy.[1]
Contreras has been affiliated with Pennsylvania Advocacy for Children's Education and Milford Heights Road Association.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 139
Incumbent Jeff Olsommer defeated Robin Schooley Skibber in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 139 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Olsommer (R) | 67.2 | 26,234 |
 | Robin Schooley Skibber (D) | 32.5 | 12,701 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 100 | ||
| Total votes: 39,035 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 139
Robin Schooley Skibber advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 139 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robin Schooley Skibber | 99.0 | 3,975 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 39 | ||
| Total votes: 4,014 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 139
Incumbent Jeff Olsommer defeated Matthew Contreras in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 139 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Olsommer | 68.9 | 4,983 |
 | Matthew Contreras | 30.5 | 2,203 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 7,230 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Matthew Contreras completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Contreras' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am running for State Representative to affect change and return our Commonwealth to our founding principles. Like many Americans, I have become disenchanted with political party games that leave ordinary citizens like us wondering what they are getting for their tax dollars. I believe in a government at the county, state, and federal levels that supports our God-given, Constitutional rights. A government that understands the primary role of the government is to promote the safety and security of its citizens. Additionally, I support a limited government that promotes economic responsibility and does not use tax dollars as a political slush fund.
- · Reduce the Tax Burden
1. Call for Comprehensive Tax Cuts
2. Eliminate the School Property Tax
3. Accelerate the Corporate Tax Reduction Timetable - · Guarantee Parental Rights 1. Universal School Choice- Parents deserve 100% of THEIR tax dollars toward education and a school of THEIR choosing. 2. Comprehensive Parental Bill of Rights 3. Elimination of woke political agendas in government education
- · Promote Election Integrity 1. Eliminate Act 77, drop-boxes, and "no excuse" mail-in ballots 2. Precinct control of all ballots 3. Institute stricter penalties for Election Fraud
Over the past several years I have been an advocate for change in our education system and local government. I have championed our first, second, and fourth amendment rights. I have lobbied for a better future for our children and our Commonwealth. I have given testimony in the Senate in Harrisburg, on behalf of parental rights, government transparency, and medical freedom. You may view the testimony here https://youtu.be/5lItZxlAF6A.
My father is my hero. He was a police officer for 23 years and then went into the real estate business. He is a hardworking, honest, good man, who adores his family. Everyone loves my father and I couldn't think of anyone more deserving of such praise. He is deeply faithful, kind, and always willing to help another soul.
My political philosophy is very aligned with Ronald Reagan's. Less government and a focus on individual liberty.
-Honesty
-Transparency
I want to make life better for as many citizens as possible. I am an excellent listener and communicator. I am willing to speak with anyone. Even people I may disagree with. I do not give up. I will fight for what is just and for what is good. I believe in limited government and that's exactly the prescription our ailing Commonwealth is in need of.
The core responsibilities are to excercise the will of the people you represent, guarantee their security and safety, and foster their prosperity.
That we were able to help turn the current course and make positive long-term changes that generations benefit from.
I remember the hostages in Iran being released when President Reagan was inaugurated. I was going on 7.
I delivered penny-saver newspapers for a year as a young boy.
John Adams by David McCullough is one of my favorites. It emerses you into that period of American history. Davis was an outstanding author.
Hold on I'm Coming
I would like to enjoy the journey more thoroughly.
The ideal relationship is one that focuses on what is best for the people of the Commonwealth.
Economy
Tax Burden
Drug Addiction
I think it is beneficial that legislators have a working knowledge of how government operates and what needs to be fixed.
Yes, working with others is vital in such a setting. When I worked in higher education I was surrounded by very liberal and progressive professors and administrators. However, I maintained fantastic working relationships with themdespite our political differences. We were able to have conversations and get work accomplished. The same should hold true in government, for the betterment of society.
Ronald Reagan
I would be interested in serving anywhere I could be useful and effective.
Recently I've heard several stories of constituents on fixed-incomes that are drowning in taxes and inflation. I want to help those people and turn the economic engine of Pennsylvania on.
Did you hear about the guy whose left side was cut off? He's all right now.
The legislature should limit the use of "emergency powers". Covid-19 has taught us that the government can only make a difficult situation worse.
Education
State Government
Veterans Affairs
Financial transparency and accountability is vital to healthy government. We need more of it and I would promote legislation to that end. I would also promote term limits which would aid in transparency and accountability.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Current members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Joanna McClinton
Majority Leader:Kerry Benninghoff
Minority Leader:Jesse Topper
Representatives
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Patrick Harkins (D)
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Robert Merski (D)
District 3
Ryan Bizzarro (D)
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Jake Banta (R)
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Eric Weaknecht (R)
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Bradley Roae (R)
District 7
Parke Wentling (R)
District 8
Aaron Bernstine (R)
District 9
Marla Brown (R)
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Amen Brown (D)
District 11
Marci Mustello (R)
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John Lawrence (R)
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Roman Kozak (R)
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Joshua Kail (R)
District 16
Robert Matzie (D)
District 17
Tim Bonner (R)
District 18
K.C. Tomlinson (R)
District 19
Aerion Abney (D)
District 20
Emily Kinkead (D)
District 21
Lindsay Powell (D)
District 22
Joshua Siegel (D)
District 23
Dan Frankel (D)
District 24
La'Tasha Mayes (D)
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Brandon Markosek (D)
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Paul Friel (D)
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Daniel Deasy (D)
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Jeremy Shaffer (R)
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Tim Brennan (D)
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Arvind Venkat (D)
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Perry Warren (D)
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Joe McAndrew (D)
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Mandy Steele (D)
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Dan Goughnour (D)
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Jessica Benham (D)
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Mindy Fee (R)
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John Inglis (D)
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Andrew Kuzma (R)
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Natalie Mihalek (R)
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Brett Miller (R)
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Dan Miller (D)
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Keith Greiner (R)
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Valerie Gaydos (R)
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Anita Kulik (D)
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Jason Ortitay (R)
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Joe D'Orsie (R)
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Timothy O'Neal (R)
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Bud Cook (R)
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Ryan Warner (R)
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Steven Malagari (D)
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Greg Scott (D)
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Jill Cooper (R)
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Brian Rasel (R)
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Eric Nelson (R)
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Eric Davanzo (R)
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Leslie Rossi (R)
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Abby Major (R)
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Liz Hanbidge (D)
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James Struzzi (R)
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Josh Bashline (R)
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R. James (R)
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Kathy Rapp (R)
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Brian Smith (R)
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Martin Causer (R)
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Clint Owlett (R)
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Carl Metzgar (R)
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Matthew Bradford (D)
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Jim Rigby (R)
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Frank Burns (D)
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Dallas Kephart (R)
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Dan Williams (D)
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Mike Armanini (R)
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Scott Conklin (D)
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Jesse Topper (R)
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Louis Schmitt (R)
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Scott Barger (R)
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Richard Irvin (R)
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Paul Takac (D)
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Jamie Flick (R)
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Joe Hamm (R)
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David Rowe (R)
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Perry Stambaugh (R)
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Thomas Kutz (R)
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Sheryl Delozier (R)
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Rob Kauffman (R)
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Chad Reichard (R)
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Dan Moul (R)
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Marc Anderson (R)
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Mike Jones (R)
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Carol Hill-Evans (D)
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Nikki Rivera (D)
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Steven Mentzer (R)
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Tom Jones (R)
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David Zimmerman (R)
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Bryan Cutler (R)
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John Schlegel (R)
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Russell Diamond (R)
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Nate Davidson (D)
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Dave Madsen (D)
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Justin Fleming (D)
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Thomas Mehaffie (R)
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Joanne Stehr (R)
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Michael Stender (R)
District 109
Robert Leadbeter (R)
District 110
Tina Pickett (R)
District 111
Jonathan Fritz (R)
District 112
Kyle Mullins (D)
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Kyle Donahue (D)
District 114
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Maureen Madden (D)
District 116
Dane Watro (R)
District 117
Jamie Walsh (R)
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James Haddock (D)
District 119
Alec Ryncavage (R)
District 120
Brenda Pugh (R)
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Eddie Pashinski (D)
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Doyle Heffley (R)
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Tim Twardzik (R)
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Jamie Barton (R)
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Joe Kerwin (R)
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Jacklyn Rusnock (D)
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Manuel Guzman (D)
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Mark Gillen (R)
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David Maloney (R)
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Milou Mackenzie (R)
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Jeanne McNeill (D)
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Peter Schweyer (D)
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Steve Samuelson (D)
District 136
Robert Freeman (D)
District 137
Joe Emrick (R)
District 138
Ann Flood (R)
District 139
Jeff Olsommer (R)
District 140
Jim Prokopiak (D)
District 141
Tina Davis (D)
District 142
Joseph Hogan (R)
District 143
Shelby Labs (R)
District 144
Brian Munroe (D)
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Craig Staats (R)
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Joseph Ciresi (D)
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Donna Scheuren (R)
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Mary Daley (D)
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Tim Briggs (D)
District 150
Joseph Webster (D)
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Melissa Cerrato (D)
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Nancy Guenst (D)
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Ben Sanchez (D)
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Napoleon Nelson (D)
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Christina Sappey (D)
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Carol Kazeem (D)
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Craig Williams (R)
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