State Rep. Jack Rader, who has served in the state House since 2015, is running for another 2-year term in the 176th District, the Republican announced last week.

“Throughout my time as state representative, I have made it clear that what I care about is getting results that help people, not playing politics,” Rader said. “Now more than ever, with a divided government and many challenges facing our state, we must continue to work together, restore common sense, and find bipartisan solutions.”

Rader says he has passed laws in Harrisburg to expand economic opportunity for Monroe County businesses, secured millions of dollars in grants to fund local infrastructure and public safety improvements, and voted for record education funding for Monroe County schools to help children as well as control property taxes. He says he’s done it by working across the aisle and focusing on local priorities.

Rader is running for re-election because he says local communities need strong representation to protect state tax dollars and get the economy back on track.

“Now more than ever we need to focus on commonsense solutions that help people afford the everyday items they need to live and that make life just a little more affordable,” Rader said. “I’ll continue to fight for the fiscally conservative policies that have kept our state budget in check, focused on priorities, and respected taxpayers.”

Rader pledged to follow the philosophy that he has followed in the House.

“I will continue to focus on the issues that the people of our community tell me are the most important to them: fighting overspending that causes inflation, supporting an education system that helps everyone, keeping our communities safe, and sparking the economic and job growth that allows families to reach economic security in their homes,” Rader said.

Rader is a local businessman, a lifelong resident of the community, and a husband, father and grandfather. He lives in Jackson Township with his wife, Susan. Together they are the proud parents of four children and seven grandchildren.