Warner looks forward to another two years representing 52nd district
Wednesday was a great day for state Rep. Ryan Warner as he reflected back on the strong showing by his supporters on election night that decidedly picked him to continue to serve as their representative in the 52nd district.
“To serve the residents of Fayette and Westmoreland County and represent them…is one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Warner. “I look forward to serving them for the next two years.”
Warner, a Republican from Perryopolis, took just over 61 percent of the vote with 12,239 votes to the 7,764 votes garnered by his opponent, Connellsville businessman and city council member Ethan Keedy.
Warner, who was vying for his third term in office, had a strong showing in both counties – with 63 percent of the vote (1,826 votes) in Westmoreland County precincts he represents and just under 61 percent of the vote (10,413 votes) in Fayette County.
Warner added that the victory was particularly significant because of the higher voter turnout across the state and in both Fayette and Westmoreland counties.
“It’s encouraging to see higher than normal voter turnout in this mid-term election,” said Warner.
Warner awaited early returns at The Paint Room in Connellsville, a location selected because it was centrally located in the “hub” of the district.
The 52nd District includes the city of Connellsville, Bullskin, Connellsville, Dunbar, Lower Tyrone, Menallen, North Union, Perry, Saltlick, and Upper Tyrone township and Dawson, Dunbar, Everson, Perryopolis, Seven Springs, South Connellsville, and Vanderbilt boroughs in Fayette County. It also includes portions of East Huntingdon Township, Bessemer, Whites and Scottdale in Westmoreland County.
When he returns to Harrisburg in January, Warner is committed to continuing to work on economic development matters. With the entire country enjoying an improved economy, Warner said he is focused on expanding his efforts so that the people of his district take full advantage of the state of the economy.
Some of his priorities will include implementing effective job training programs and technical education for students, continuing to fight the opioid epidemic and working on the Taxpayer Protection Act to control government spending, along with reducing taxes