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Jim is from Pennsylvania. He has a bachelor's degree in communications and history from Edinboro University, a masters degree in history from American University, and a doctorate degree in philosophy from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 

Jim is a professor at Edinboro (now PennWest) University. He was previously a union broadcaster and production manager for WICU-TV and owned a production company.

Jim Wertz currently serves as Chairman of the Erie County Democratic Party. He was elected in 2018. 

Supports the right to unionize, wants to ensure worker safety, and guarantees higher wages.

- Supports the right to unionize, wants to ensure worker safety, and guarantees higher wages.

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Supports school funding for pre-K through high school.

Supports access to higher education, including the Erie County Community College, trade schools, and union apprenticeships.

- Supports school funding for pre-K through high school.
- Supports access to higher education, including the Erie County Community College, trade schools, and union apprenticeships.

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Believes in the integrity of elections. Will oppose voter suppression and hold those who undermine democracy accountable.

- Believes in the integrity of elections. Will oppose voter suppression and hold those who undermine democracy accountable.

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Jim Wertz 

Jim is originally from Pennsylvania. He has a bachelor's degree in communications and history from Edinboro University. He also earned a masters degree in history from American University and a doctorate degree in philosophy from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 

Jim is a professor at Edinboro (now PennWest) University. He was previously a union broadcaster and production manager for WICU-TV before founding his own production company.

Jim Wertz currently serves as Chairman of the Erie County Democratic Party. He was first elected in 2018. 

Supports policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and small business development.

Endorsed by the Erie Crawford Central Labor Council.

Supports the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1776 union.

Believes in supporting working-class families and defending their rights through union leadership and political action.

Supports economic policies that promote growth, job creation, and financial stability.

Believes in the economic potential of the region but also acknowledges the struggles families face.

Supports strong public education policies and oversight as an Erie School Board Member.

Believes in the importance of accessible higher education and public service, drawing from personal experience as a first-generation college student from a working-class family.

Believes in the importance of education, small business, and parenting.

Has a background in broadcasting and production, having worked as a union broadcaster and production manager for WICU-TV before founding his own production company.

Endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers Pennsylvania.

Worked as a professor at Edinboro (now PennWest) University.

Supports the Committee to Protect Healthcare.

Believes non-profit organizations should not be classified as "businesses" under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports fair redistricting practices to protect voting rights.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Said, "Wertz never anticipated running for office."

Believes in strong public safety measures to ensure community security.

Endorsed by the Pennsylvania State Education Association.

Supports labor unions, including Teamsters Local 397 and Joint Council 40.

Supports the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 9 union.

Supports the United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9.

Earned a bachelor's degree from Edinboro University.

Believes in addressing public safety through community engagement and support for working-class neighborhoods.

Supports the development of renewable energy sources.

Supports the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades.

Supports the Pennsylvania National Organization for Women.

Supports the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 56.

Supports sustainable energy practices and environmental conservation efforts.

Supports community engagement and activism for environmental causes.

Robert is originally from Pennsylvania. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Pennsylvania State University. He also earned a law degree from Widener University School of Law. Robert lives in Virginia.

Robert James Wertz Jr. was a union broadcaster and production manager for WICU-TV before founding his own production company. He is also a professor at Edinboro (now PennWest) University.

Robert James Wertz Jr. is the county treasurer for Washtenaw County in Michigan. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his 4th term.

Robert James Wertz Jr

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