John Eichelberger’s election in 2006 to a seat in the Pennsylvania Senate became a rallying point for the growing government reform movement. His nationally reported victory over a thirty-two year incumbent was a direct challenge to status quo politics and call for the legislature to return to free-market, conservative policy solutions for job creation and economic development.

John’s public service career has always charged impossible odds. From exposing political corruption to waging three successful campaigns for county commissioner, his commitment to making government more accountable is uncompromising.

As a Blair County Commissioner his actions earned him a reputation as a strong, fiscal watchdog. While Harrisburg politicians were voting for record increases in state budgets, incurring massive levels of public debt and raising the state’s personal income tax, his leadership produced lean, responsible spending plans. Additionally, John led successful efforts to privatize the county airport, tax claim office, jail medical services, and other government operations and publicly owned facilities.

John Eichelberger is the 30th District’s first pro-life senator in over three decades. A strong supporter of programs that provide compassionate alternatives to abortion, he believes Pennsylvania can and must do more to extend full legal protection to unborn children. A signer of the “Taxpayer Protection Pledge,” John is committed to opposing any increase in taxes, while exploring new ways to reduce the size of government.

John is an avid runner, an outdoorsman, and remains active in numerous community causes and civic organizations. He and his son Johnny (John H., III) are accomplished musicians. Johnny is currently an honors sophomore at George Mason University. Their extended family includes three rescued Airedale Terriers: Rascal, Keano and Lillie. John’s wife Charlotte is best known as the health reporter for WTAJ-TV10. The Eichelberger family lives in Blair Township in Blair County.