Rep. George Margetas is serving his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as the representative for the 196th District in York County. George is a lifelong resident of York County, growing up in the Dover/West York area as the son of Greek immigrants.

About George

After graduating from Dickinson College and Thomas M. Colley School of Law, George continued to support his family’s businesses, while starting his own law firm in West Manchester Township. He currently resides in West Manchester.

George Margetas is a lifelong resident of York County who grew up in the Dover and West York area. He graduated from Dickinson College and Thomas M. Colley School of Law. He lives in West Manchester.

MARGETAS, George, a Representative from York County; born, Adams County, Pa.; graduated, West York High School; graduated, Dickinson College; graduated, Thomas M. Cooley Law School; lawyer; elected, West York School Board (2011-2023); elected as supervisor, West Manchester Township (2023-206); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during a Special Election, May 19, 2026; Sworn-In, June 9, 2026 to serve the remaining 2025 term.

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George Margetas works as a lawyer. He has supported his family’s businesses and started a law firm in West Manchester Township.

Prior to his election as state representative, Margetas served as a West Manchester Township supervisor from 2023-26. He also served for 12 years on the West York School Board, from 2011-23.

Margetas Sworn in as Representative of 196th District

George currently serves as the state representative for Pennsylvania’s 196th District. He was elected in a May 2026 special election. He previously served as a West Manchester Township supervisor from 2023 to 2026 and served on the West York School Board from 2011 to 2023.

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York County House Republican lawmakers, including Margetas, issued a joint statement after the 2026–27 state budget passed. The statement said: “Families and businesses must live within their means and spend only what they have when they budget, but once again we’ve not adopted this principle in Harrisburg. We voted “no” on this year’s budget because rather than scale back irresponsible spending, we’ve burdened tomorrow’s taxpayers with a steep bill.”

York County House Republicans: State Budget Overspends… Again

In a joint statement signed by York County House Republican lawmakers including Margetas, the group criticized the 2026–27 budget and stated: “At the current trajectory, save some drastic cuts that would be uncharacteristic of the Legislature, this budget sets Pennsylvanians up for future tax hikes. We look forward to contributing to a budget that puts taxpayers first and grows the economy, not state government.”

Voted against the 2026–27 Pennsylvania budget, citing its spending levels and the prospect of future tax increases.

Supports limiting state spending growth and balancing the state budget.

Supports reducing property taxes and increasing sales taxes to help fund property tax relief.

Opposes tax increases on businesses and supports small-business growth.

- Supports limiting state spending growth and balancing the state budget.
- Supports reducing property taxes and increasing sales taxes to help fund property tax relief.
- Opposes tax increases on businesses and supports small-business growth.

Economy

As of October 16, 2026, George Margetas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports school choice and education funding that follows students.

Supports funding for school safety and student mental health services.

- Supports school choice and education funding that follows students.
- Supports funding for school safety and student mental health services.

Education

Supports allowing property owners to decide whether to develop data centers on their land.

- Supports allowing property owners to decide whether to develop data centers on their land.

Energy & the Environment

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Supports protecting gun ownership rights and providing support to law enforcement and emergency responders.

- Supports protecting gun ownership rights and providing support to law enforcement and emergency responders.

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

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- Voted against the 2026–27 Pennsylvania budget, citing its spending levels and the prospect of future tax increases.

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