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John Ventre is a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor in the 2026 primary. He is running against Jason Richey.A Westmoreland County resident, Ventre is a retired UPS executive who says he spent more than 26 years overseeing security, crisis management, and public affairs across multiple states. He has taken previous runs at governor and for Westmoreland County commissioner.Billing himself as “never socialist,” Ventre embraces conservative positions and government restructuring proposals, including:Laying off 1/3 of school administrators.Allowing independents to vote in primaries.Repealing Act 77 and returning to voter ID. Eliminating property taxes for disabled veterans.Rescinding five laws or regulations for every new one passed.Freeze the budget and reallocate 2% to replace the fuel tax. Freeze seniors’ property taxes.You can read Ventre’s 27-point action plan here.
John Ventre is a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor in the 2026 primary. He is running against Jason Richey.
A Westmoreland County resident, Ventre is a retired UPS executive who says he spent more than 26 years overseeing security, crisis management, and public affairs across multiple states.
He has taken previous runs at governor and for Westmoreland County commissioner.
Billing himself as “never socialist,” Ventre embraces conservative positions and government restructuring proposals, including:
Laying off 1/3 of school administrators.Allowing independents to vote in primaries.Repealing Act 77 and returning to voter ID. Eliminating property taxes for disabled veterans.Rescinding five laws or regulations for every new one passed.Freeze the budget and reallocate 2% to replace the fuel tax. Freeze seniors’ property taxes.
You can read Ventre’s 27-point action plan here.
