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 Our Purpose

The Pennsylvania House Republican Campaign Committee is dedicated to fielding top quality candidates to run and retain office of the Commonwealth’s 203 legislative districts. A dedicated full-time staff and loyal team of volunteers both roll up their sleeves to continuously support our candidates. For more information on your Republican House members, please click here.

Republican Principles

The Republican Party originated in 1854 as the political group dedicated to the freedom of the individual and the safeguard of inalienable rights. It has since remained steadfastly devoted to the basic American principles – free initiative, free enterprise and the dignity of the average man. Now more than ever, Republicans must uphold the deep significance of Constitutionalism, States’ Rights, encouragement of American Enterprise and restrained Government interference in the lives of its citizens.

History of the Republican Party

The Republican party, popularly known as the GOP from its earlier nickname of the Grand Old Party, was founded on November 27, 1854, in the home of David Wilmot in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Wilmot, who would later become a U.S. Senator, gathered his friends – U.S. Senator and future Secretary of War in the Lincoln Administration Simon Cameron, Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, Colonel Alexander McClure who would eventually be elected to the State Senate, as Chair of the newly created Republican State Committee and eventually serve as Assistant Adjutant General under Lincoln and Andrew Curtin who would later become Governor of Pennsylvania - to form regional Republican Clubs in their home counties. Pennsylvania takes great pride in the fact that the first Republican national convention was held in Pittsburgh on February 22, 1856. Later, Party delegates held their first nominating convention at Philadelphia’s Musical Fund Hall on June 17, 1856.

 

As Republicans, We Believe In...

  • Ushering in an Ownership Era – because a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit will keep our economy strong and provide more opportunities for workers and families.
  • Building an Innovative Economy to Compete in the World – because America can compete with anyone, anywhere, thanks to our entrepreneurs and risk-takers who keep us on the cutting-edge of technology and commerce.
  • Strengthening Our Communities – because our children deserve to grow up in an America in which all their hopes and dreams can become true.
  • Protecting Our Families – because we respect the family’s role as a touchstone of ability and strength in an ever-changing world.