Democratic incumbent Ryan Bizzarro has won re-election in the race for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Legislative District, defeating Republican challenger Donna Reese.
Bizzarro, who has served as a state representative since 2012, watched election results come in Tuesday night alongside fellow Democratic candidates and supporters at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront.
The Millcreek native said a key focus of his campaign has been helping residents deal with inflation and the rising cost of living. Bizzarro told Erie News Now he wants to continue working on affordability issues during his next term in office.
He believes the new legislative session will provide an opportunity to continue helping people with everyday expenses.
“It has been a signature part of my campaign affordability issues have, and I’ve had a long history of fighting for affordability issues in Harrisburg. Now granted, it looks like we’re gonna be a little bit closer in the Senate, so we’re gonna be able to get more things done to help alleviate some of those financial concerns for consumers in Pennsylvania. So I’m really excited to start this new term,” said Representative Ryan Bizzarro of the 3rd District.