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Robin Skibber
Robin Schooley Skibber (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 139. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Skibber also ran in a special election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 139. She lost in the special general election on April 23, 2024.
Skibber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robin Schooley Skibber was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania and lives in Blooming Grove Township, Pennsylvania.[1] Skibber earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration and management from The Pennsylvania State University in 1986 and graduated from Marywood University in 1997. Her career experience includes working as executive director of the Pike County Area Agency on Aging, clinical dietician at Warren Hospital, and restaurant manager at Resorts Casino Hotel.[2] Skibber has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1][3]
- Pennsylvania Academy on Dietetics and Nutrition
- Pennsylvania Department of Aging
- Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
- Carbon, Pike and Monroe Drug and Alcohol Board
- Wayne and Pike Suicide Prevention Committee
- Comprehensive Care Connections, Inc.
- Dementia Friends Pennsylvania
- RSVP, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Elections
2024
Special election
See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2024
General election
Special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 139
Jeff Olsommer defeated Robin Schooley Skibber in the special general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 139 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Olsommer (R) | 60.3 | 7,156 |
 | Robin Schooley Skibber (D)  | 39.7 | 4,715 | |
| Total votes: 11,871 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Skibber in this election.
Regular election
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
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Skibber in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Special election
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Robin Schooley Skibber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Skibber's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I will fight for health care services that we need including increased funding for emergency services and access to urgent care, acute care, and affordable long term care services. I will protect access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare and believe women should be in charge of their own bodies.
- I want a better future for our students and believe by providing resources they need, like universal school lunches, more vocational programs, and access to special education services as well as mental health services we will see a better prepared young adult who can work and stay in their own community. That working on a living wage that supports independence in their community will benefit all. I also believe that providing anti-bullying and suicide prevention programs will provide inclusivity for our families and promote healthier communities.
- I support our aging population and people living with disabilities and will work for more options for aging in place. I believe there is a need for affordable long-term care service options and have spear-headed the SHARE Housing program in Pike and Wayne, and Monroe Counties. I believe keeping the Elder Abuse Task Force and their awareness programs to educate the community and work to prevent more fraud, scams, and abuses of our aging adults. Dementia and other cognitive disorders are increasing with the growing population and I believe more caregiver support-type programs and Dementia Friendly Communities are necessary to support families and promote a quality of life and dignity and respect.
BPA-Free Food Container Act (affects Cancer rates, DEP, Consumer Protection
Health Care Facilities Act for nurse/patient ratios
Accessibility and open communication with district and community to be aware of current issues and concerns.
Collaborative skills with coming to reasonable solutions to better serve the majority of issues within the legislature.
Respect and compassion to the most vulnerable of the community.
To be accessible to those groups and community members who need to get their concerns heard.
It was a narrative of her life as an indigenous professor in New York State and how her upbringing and her love of all things plants demonstrated the way nature has a way of caring for itself when there is respect, gratitude, and nurturing. Much like humans and communities.
Aging in place of people with higher needs, special needs, and living arrangements that don't currently exist.
Livable wage for all Pennsylvanians
Congressman Matt Cartwright
To see his friend Gregory Peck
Delaware Valley Action (DVA) Milford, PA
Pike/Wayne County Democratic Committees
Make American Count PAC, Matt Cartwright leader
Senator Robert Casey
Transportation
Agriculture & Rural Affaires
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Regular election
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Robin Schooley Skibber did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 139 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Facebook, "Robin Skibber for State Representative," accessed March 18, 2024
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Robin (Schooley) Skibber," accessed March 18, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 28, 2024
