Wayne Langerholc Jr. is a state senator in State Senate District 35. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his 2nd term. He chairs the Senate Transportation Committee and previously chaired the Senate Education Committee. He also serves as vice chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Wayne works as an attorney at Burns White LLC. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney for Cambria County. He also previously had a private law practice focusing on civil litigation, real estate, and employment law.

Wayne is a lifelong resident of Cambria County. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Juniata College and a law degree from Widener University School of Law. He previously served as a township supervisor for Richland Township. He lives with his wife and their 3 daughters.