Pennsylvania State House District 123

Current seat holder: Tim Twardzik.

John Deatrich

John Deatrich

Campaign site

❗️Petition Signing Event ❗️: “Looking forward to petition signing season coming soon! I need everyone who lives in the 123rd to sign my petition. I will be at multiple signing events and will be sharing info as I can. First up, I will be attending a petition signing event sponsored by the Schuylkill County Democratic Action Group on Wednesday February 18th at 6pm at Roma Pizza in Pottsville. Hope to see you there! Stay tuned for future events.” (Campaign website)
Announcement!: “My name is John Deatrich, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for Pennsylvania State Representative, 123rd District” (Campaign website)
Announcement!: ““I’m running because I believe the people of the 123rd District deserve a representative who is truly representative of them, one who reflects them. I understand the struggle of the middle class because I am the middle class. I understand our communities. I haven’t just heard the concerns, I live them, right alongside family, friends and neighbors. I work every day with the same struggles they face. If I earn the right to represent the fine people of the 123rd district I will work tirelessly to deliver real results. That’s a pledge only a candidate with my name, John Deatrich can print and it be factual.” – Deatrich said.” (Campaign website)

Tim Twardzik

Tim Twardzik graduated from Shenandoah Valley High School in 1977. Twardzik earned a degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1981. His career experience includes working as a businessman and entrepreneur.

· Official legislative page

“PA State Rep. Tim Twardzik, a Schuylkill County native, is serving his third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 123rd District. He is dedicated to job creation, supporting small businesses, advocating for better healthcare, combating community blight, and delivering outstanding constituent services.” (Campaign website)
“Committed to tackling blight in Schuylkill County, Twardzik introduced legislation to establish the Vacant Property Registration Act. This initiative would allow communities to create and maintain a vacant property registration program, a smart growth tool to stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods. As co-chairman of the Housing Caucus, he continues to promote access to safe, stable and affordable housing.” (Campaign website)
“Twardzik spearheaded Act 11 of 2023 to ensure tobacco companies continue honoring their commitments under the 2003 Tobacco Product Manufacturer Directory Act Master Settlement Agreement. This agreement funds health care for individuals with smoking-related illnesses and educates youth on the dangers of tobacco use.” (Campaign website)