Legistorm, Pennsylvania State Sen. Dave Argall

Dave earned a bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College, a master's degree in American studies from Pennsylvania State University, and a doctorate in public administration from Penn State. He is married to his wife, Beth, and they have 2 children.

Dave is a part-time public policy instructor at Lycoming College, Penn State, and Lehigh Carbon Community College.

Ballotpedia, David Argall

Dave Argall currently serves as a State Senator for District 29. He was elected by special election in 2009 and is serving his 7th full term. He previously served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1985 to 2009 and served as Republican Whip from 2004 to 2008.

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Supports the CRIZ program for economic development, highlighting its role in attracting investment and transforming vacant properties, like the Orwigsburg Orphanage into apartments.

- Supports the CRIZ program for economic development, highlighting its role in attracting investment and transforming vacant properties, like the Orwigsburg Orphanage into apartments.

Economy

As of June 2, 2025, David G. Argall’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

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Said "We must do more to secure the southern border.
I strongly support a new resolution that calls on the Shapiro and Biden Administrations to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to protect our national security."

- Said "We must do more to secure the southern border.
I strongly support a new resolution that calls on the Shapiro and Biden Administrations to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to protect our national security."

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David G. Argall

John resides in White Haven, PA, with his wife, Denise, and their dog, Wookie. He attended Luzerne County Community College and Wilkes University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history.

John Zugarek works as a history instructor at Northampton Community College, Luzerne County Community College, and Marywood University.

As of October 2, 2024, John N Zugarek’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes local taxpayers have been burdened by rising property taxes due to reduced state funding and unfunded mandates, and supports changing this trend.

Believes local taxpayers have been burdened by rising property taxes due to reduced state funding and unfunded mandates.

- Believes local taxpayers have been burdened by rising property taxes due to reduced state funding and unfunded mandates.

As of June 2, 2025, John N Zugarek’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes privacy and liberty must be protected, and said, "Government should not be involved in this process."

Believes privacy and liberty must be protected and said, "Government should not be involved in this process."

- Believes privacy and liberty must be protected and said, "Government should not be involved in this process."

John N Zugarek

Timothy is a native of Carbon County and graduated from Lehighton Area High School. He lives in Schuylkill County with his wife Justine. 

Timothy served in the army from 2001 until 2019. 

Ballotpedia, Timothy Henning

Timothy Michael Henning's campaign for state senator is his 1st run for public office. 

Believes that rising property taxes are causing some people to lose their homes.

Believes that high property taxes are causing some people to lose their homes.

Opposes all forms of taxation, saying "I consider all taxation to be theft."

- Believes that high property taxes are causing some people to lose their homes.
- Opposes all forms of taxation.

As of June 2, 2025, Timothy Michael Henning’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports term limits for all elected officials to ensure fresh ideas and true representation, saying "if the president is subject to term limits, so should all other elected officials."

Supports term limits for all elected officials.

- Supports term limits for all elected officials.

Timothy Michael Henning

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Pennsylvania General Assembly. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- The State Senator and their staff members respond to constituent concerns and questions through emails, phone calls, and website announcements. 
- The State Senator oversees the executive branch and can vote to overrule a veto by the Governor.   
- There are 50 Pennsylvania state senators, each representing a single district.
- Senators must be at least 25 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of Pennsylvania for four years. They must also have lived in their district for one year before the election and must remain there throughout their term.
- State senators are elected to four-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase.  

Pennsylvania State Senator, District 29

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