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Joanne Stehr
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joanne C. Stehr is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 107th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 3, 2023.[1] She is noted as being the first female legislator to ever represent any part of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
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Early life
Stehr attended Tri-Valley Junior/Senior High School graduating as part of their class of 1982. She then attended the Schuylkill county area vocational technical school where she received her license to become a practicing nurse.[1][2]
Political career
Stehr ran on a platform of lowering taxes, implementing term limits, and protecting the second amendment.[2] In what many considered an upset, she defeated a primary challenger, Ron Tanney, with almost a 7% margin before facing Democrat Ryan Mock in the general election. She would defeat him with almost a 50% margin.[3]
Since being elected, she has opened two district offices, one in Shamokin, Pennsylvania and another in Hegins, Pennsylvania.[4]
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Personal life
Stehr lives on her parents' family farm which she inherited. She has two sons, Eli and Beau and is divorced.[2]
Electoral history
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References
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