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Parke Wentling


Parke H. Wentling (born May 14, 1972) is an American politician and current member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District since 2023. A Republican, Wentling previously represented the 17th District from 2015 until 2022.

Parke Wentling
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2015 (2015-01-06)
Preceded byMichele Brooks
Constituency17th District (2015-2022)
7th District (2023-present)
Personal details
Born (1972-05-14) May 14, 1972 (age 52)
Greenville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJennifer
Children2
Residence(s)Greenville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materCalifornia University of Pennsylvania (BS, MS)
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life, education, and career

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Wentling was born on May 14, 1972, in Greenville, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Greenville and graduated from Greenville Area High School in 1990.[1][2] Wentling earned a Bachelor of Science degree from California University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and a Master in Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2010. From 1997 to 2014, Wentling taught at Wilmington Area School District.[2]

Political career

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In 2014, Wentling was first elected to represent the 17th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was twice re-elected to represent the 17th District in 2018 and 2020.[2] Following redistricting, Wentling was moved to the 7th District, which he was elected to represent in 2022.[3]

In 2019, Wentling was chosen to chair the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee.[4] a body he has served on since 2017.[2]

In 2021, Wentling, a member of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, penned an op-ed where he denounced historical markers falling victim to "revisionist history driven by woke cancel culture." He contended that the Commission's implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access led to markers getting removed for ideological reasons, comparing the Commission to the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. Wentling also blamed "unelected bureaucrat far-left ideologues within [Governor Tom Wolf's] administration using their positions to implement a belief system they cannot enact through legislative means." and suggested privatizing the erection and maintenance of historical markers.[5] A spokesman for the Commission partially pushedback on Wentling's assertions, stating that any markers that were removed were done so because of "outdated cultural references" written by the Commission's predecessor body. The spokesman also said any removals or replacements were done with the cooperation of historical experts.[6]

Personal life

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Wentling lives in Greenville, Pennsylvania with his wife Jennifer and their two children. They attend Zion’s Reformed Church in Greenville where Wentling also serves as a deacon.[1]

Electoral history

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2014 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Republican primary election, District 17[7][8][9][10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Parke Wentling 2,039 42.71
Republican Edward J. Franz 1,363 28.55
Republican Gary J. Temple 613 12.84
Republican Patrick James Gehrlein 582 12.19
Republican David George Biros 177 3.71
Total votes 4,774 100.00
2014 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 17[11][12][13][14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Parke Wentling 11,197 67.32
Democratic Wayne E. Hanson 5,435 32.68
Total votes 16,632 100.00
2016 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 17[15][16][17][18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Parke Wentling (incumbent) 18,937 71.27
Democratic Wayne E. Hanson 7,633 28.73
Total votes 26,570 100.00
2018 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 17[19][20][21][22]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Parke Wentling (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 12,934 100.00
2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 17[23][24][25][26]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Parke Wentling (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 26,567 100.00
2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 7[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Parke Wentling 13,559 51.36
Democratic Timothy M. McGonigle 12,818 48.55
Write-in 25 0.09
Total votes 26,402 100.00

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Parke". PA State Rep. Parke Wentling. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Parke H. Wentling". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Gauntner, Mike (November 9, 2022). "Decision 2022: Pennsylvania Representative, Parke Wentling wins re-election". WFMJ-TV. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Rep. Wentling elected to state conservation committee". Erie Times-News. December 10, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  5. ^ Wentling, Parke (October 28, 2021). "Pennsylvania's history should reflect facts, not ideology". City & State Pennsylvania. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Miller, Cassie (November 8, 2021). "Rep. Wentling floats privatizing 'historical recognitions,' criticizes PA diversity efforts". GoErie. Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "2014 General Primary Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Official Returns CRAWFORD". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  8. ^ "2014 General Primary Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Official Returns ERIE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  9. ^ "2014 General Primary Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Official Returns LAWRENCE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  10. ^ "2014 General Primary Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Official Returns MERCER". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "2014 General Election Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Official Returns CRAWFORD". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  12. ^ "2014 General Election Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Official Returns MERCER". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  13. ^ "2014 General Election Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Official Returns ERIE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  14. ^ "2014 General Election Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Official Returns LAWRENCE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2016". Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 22, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  16. ^ "General Election - Official Erie County, PA" (PDF). Erie County, Pennsylvania. November 22, 2016. pp. 7–9. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "Lawrence County General Election November 8, 2016" (PDF). Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. December 5, 2016. p. 2. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  18. ^ "OFFICIAL COMPUTATION OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, November 8, 2016 FEDERAL & STATE OFFICES" (PDF). Crawford County, Pennsylvania. p. 67. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  19. ^ "MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2018". Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 26, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  20. ^ "2018 General Election Erie County, PA" (PDF). Erie County, Pennsylvania. November 13, 2018. pp. 4–6. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  21. ^ "GENERAL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS LAWRENCE COUNTY PA NOVEMBER 6, 2018" (PDF). Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. December 14, 2018. p. 2. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  22. ^ "OFFICIAL COMPUTATION OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, November 6, 2018 FEDERAL & STATE OFFICES" (PDF). Crawford County, Pennsylvania. p. 65. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  23. ^ "Summary Results Report GENERAL ELECTION November 3, 2020 OFFICIAL RESULTS Mercer County" (PDF). Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 19, 2020. p. 5. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  24. ^ "2020 Presidential Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Official Returns ERIE". electionreturns.pa.gov. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  25. ^ "Summary Results Report 2020 GENERAL November 3, 2020 OFFICIAL RESULTS Lawrence County" (PDF). Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. December 11, 2020. p. 4. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  26. ^ "OFFICIAL COMPUTATION OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, November 3, 2020 FEDERAL & STATE OFFICES" (PDF). Crawford County, Pennsylvania. p. 13. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  27. ^ "General Election 2022 Federal November 8, 2022 OFFICIAL RESULTS Mercer" (PDF). Mercer County, Pennsylvania. November 29, 2022. p. 5. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
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