Quick Facts
Biography
Joanne C. Stehr is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 107th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 3, 2023. She is noted as being the first female legislator to ever represent any part of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Early life
Stehr attended Tri-Valley Junior/Senior High School graduating as part of their class of 1982. She then attended the Schuylkill county area vocational technical school where she received her license to become a practicing nurse.
Political career
Stehr ran on a platform of lowering taxes, implementing term limits, and protecting the second amendment. In what many considered an upset, she defeated a primary challenger, Ron Tanney, with almost a 7% margin before facing Democrat Ryan Mock in the general election. She would defeat him with almost a 50% margin.
Since being elected, she has opened two district offices, one in Shamokin, Pennsylvania and another in Hegins, Pennsylvania.
Personal life
Stehr lives on her parents' family farm which she inherited. She has two sons, Eli and Beau and is divorced.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joanne Stehr | 5,029 | 53.3% | |
| Republican | Ron Tanney | 4,382 | 46.44% | |
| Margin of victory | 647 | 6.86% | ||
| Turnout | 9,411 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joanne Stehr | 18,246 | 74.4% | |
| Democratic | Ryan Mock | 6,025 | 24.6% | |
| Margin of victory | 12,221 | 49.8% | ||
| Turnout | 24,271 | 100% | ||