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State of Pennsylvania April 22, 2008 Election
US Representative; District 5; Republican Party Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $169,300

This contest will only appear on Republican party ballots.

Results as of Jun 5 5:21pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Glenn W. Thompson

  • Party: Republican
John Rea Stroup Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Executive Director - Clarion Hospital Foundation
  • B.S. Slippery Rock University
  • MBA Clarion University
Priorities:
  • Stopping the Tolling of I-80
  • Creating new jobs and economic development for the region
  • Protecting access to rural healthcare
John T. Krupa
  • Party: Republican
Chris Exarchos Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Businessman
  • Small business owner
  • Scientist - PhD Geochemitry / Penn State
  • College Towship Council - 8years
  • Centre Region Council of Governments-8years
  • Centre County Commissioner (Chairman)-4years
  • Various authorities, boards, and commissions
Priorities:
  • A national policy for secure and affordable energy
  • Good jobs and economic prosperity
  • Affordable rural health care
Lou Radkowski
  • Party: Republican
Derek A. Walker Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Financial Services Professional
  • Bachelors Degree in Economics & Geography, Bucknell University
  • Master's of Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
  • Professor, The Pennsylvania State University
  • Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation
  • Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership
  • Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
Priorities:
  • Create new jobs and opportunities using our natural resources
  • Push for real tax cuts for working families
  • Make healthcare more affordable and accessible
Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Stroehmann Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Small Business Owner and Vice President of Moran Industries
  • Former Lycoming County Republican Committee Chairman
  • Former Chairman of the Woodward Township Board of Supervisors
  • Former President of the Woodward Township Volunteer Fire Company
  • Current Member of the Susquehanna Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board
  • Current Member of National Rifle Association
Priorities:
  • Provide Family Sustaining Jobs to Rural Pennsylvania
  • Use Resources From The 5th District To Provide Energy Independence
  • Stand Up For The Rural Social Values Found In The 5th District
Keith Richardson Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Minister
  • B.A. (History); J.D. (Law); M.Div. (Theology)
  • Civil Trial Attorney
  • Taught Consitutional Law and Ethics
  • Left successful law firm to pastor small church
  • Conservative pastor 14 years
  • Married 27 years; 9 Children (7 adopted)
Priorities:
  • Social Conservative - Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro-Marriage, Strict Constructionist
  • Fiscal Conservative - Pro-Growth Economics, Lower Taxation, Cut Spending, Reform Entitlements
  • 21st Century plans for Energy, Healthcare, Education
Matt R. Shaner Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Real Estate Developer
  • President: Shaner Investments LP
  • Member of the Elks Club
  • Member of the Pennsylvania Society
  • On the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce
  • Co-founder Kicks for Kids Charity
  • Member of the executive committe for the Juniata Boy Scouts
Priorities:
  • Strenthening the Economy
  • Energy Independence
  • Affordable Health care

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