Brandon holds a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Duquesne University and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Pittsburgh.  

Brandon previously held positions at the State Capital in Harrisburg. He also worked in government roles in the private and non-profit healthcare sectors.

Brandon Joseph Markosek currently serves as a state representative in State Assembly District 25. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. He is the co-chair of the house Autism and Disabilities caucus.


As state representative, authored House Bill 2408, which prohibited a tax on stimulus checks for state residents. 

Promises to advocate for jobs and economic growth in the district to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Promises to advocate for jobs and economic growth in the district to promote equal opportunities for all.

- As state representative, authored House Bill 2408, which prohibited a tax on stimulus checks for state residents. 
- Promises to advocate for jobs and economic growth in the district to promote equal opportunities for all.
- Wants to expand workers’ rights.

Economy

Markosek bill would offer health insurance coverage for treatment of people who stutter

As state representative, sponsored House Bill 2268, which requires insurance companies to fund speech therapy for those who stutter or have neurological trauma. 

Said, "Seniors in our community deserve the best we can give them. I will work to protect access to affordable health care and access to transportation."

Said, "Seniors in our community deserve the best we can give them." and plans to work to "protect access to affordable health care and access to transportation."

- As state representative, sponsored House Bill 2268, which requires insurance companies to fund speech therapy for those who stutter or have neurological trauma. 
- Said, "Seniors in our community deserve the best we can give them." and plans to work to "protect access to affordable health care and access to transportation."
- Said he will "guarantee health care".
- Supports reproductive healthcare.

Healthcare

Said, "Seniors in our community deserve the best we can give them.  I will work to protect access to affordable health care and access to transportation."

Plans to advocate for increasing funding for public schools and work to find ways to make college more affordable.

- Plans to advocate for increasing funding for public schools and work to find ways to make college more affordable.

Education

As of September 30, 2024, Brandon Joseph Markosek’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to address opioid addiction in Pennsylvania by advocating for a bipartisan solution.

Advocates for developing a bipartisan to address opioid addiction in Pennsylvania. 

- Advocates for developing a bipartisan to address opioid addiction in Pennsylvania. 

Public Safety

Plans to "protect the right to vote in free and fair elections."

- Plans to "protect the right to vote in free and fair elections."

Voting & Elections

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John holds a bachelor's degree in health education from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, a second bachelor's degree in computer science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a master's degree in computer science application from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

John works as an independent healthcare IT consultant. He previously worked as a healthcare and information technology (IT) manager for the College of American Pathologists and a Healthcare Standards Architect at Intel Corporation. 

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John currently serves as an officeholder of the Gateway School District. He ran for state representative in State Assembly District 25 in 2022, 2020, 2016, and 2014 but did not win any of those races. 

As of September 30, 2024, John D Ritter did not have a website or any information online.

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