Voter guide to Pennsylvania State House 11th District election: Konchar v. Mustello
What's at stake: Libertarian newcomer Justin Konchar will face off with Republican incumbent state Rep. Marci Mustello to represent the 11th District in the state House. Both candidates support property tax reform and reducing government spending. The eastern portion of Butler County makes up the rural district, encompassing the city of Butler and the boroughs of Chicora, East Butler and Saxonburg, along with the townships of Buffalo, Butler, Clearfield, Clinton, Donegal, Jefferson, Oakland, Summit, and Winfield.
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Further reading: " Mustello fends off Ryan Covert in 2020 rematch " (Steve Ferris, The Butler Eagle)
Justin KoncharJustin Konchar says he isn't the culture war candidate, but rather the candidate for Main Street. The Butler Township resident has lived in Lyndora all his life; according to his website, he believes in decriminalizing marijuana, education choice, defending the Second Amendment, preserving the National Guard for state and local needs, and eliminating property taxes in favor of alternative revenue sources. He says he decided to enter the race with a focus on fixing the economy. "I'm the less taxes, less government interference candidate. I'm committed to giving back by pledging to donate half of my government salary to local charities, providing immediate support to our community."
: Libertarian Place of residence: Lyndora : B.A., University of Pittsburgh Current occupation: Business owner Related experience: Business executive : Website | Facebook Total fundraising (reported as of 9/30/24): $134.45 $134.45
Further reading: " Libertarian Party plans candidate meet and greet. " (The Butler Eagle)
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Marci MustelloMustello is seeking her third full term in office, having served for roughly five years since being elected in a May 2019 special election. Before winning, she worked for two decades in federal legislative district offices, including that of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly. On her website, Mustello says she supports job creation, reducing government spending, and eliminating what she calls burdensome taxes. She advocates for state's rights, gun rights, and pro-life rights, and she says she supports protecting the state and national constitutions.
: Republican Place of residence: Butler Township : Butler High School (1988); attended Butler County Community College, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and Grove City College Current occupation: Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2019–present : Staffer in U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly's Butler County office (2011-2019); former board president of the Butler County Humane Society; member of the Republican State Committee /: Firearms Owners Against Crime; Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation; and National Federation of Independent Business. : Website | LinkedIn | Twitter Total fundraising (reported as of 9/30/24): $84,625 (2023 ending cash balance: $61,508) $59,467
Further reading: " Butler County political figures make pilgrimage to Milwaukee for RNC " (William Pitts, Butler Eagle) " Butler County's Marci Mustello sworn in to state House, expanding historic caucus of female lawmakers " (Stephen Caruso, Pennsylvania Capital-Star)
