John Ventre

John Ventre is a retired corporate executive and vocal “America First” advocate who positions himself as the anti-establishment alternative in the Republican primary. His 40-year professional history is anchored by 26 years at UPS, where he served as a Multi-State Security, Crisis Management, and Public Affairs Executive. A former member of the FBI’s InfraGard and the Department of Homeland Security’s Business Coalition, Ventre presents his background in security and corporate logistics as the foundation for his “Never Socialist” platform. An elected Westmoreland Republican Committee member and lifetime NRA/FOAC member, he resides in Hempfield, where he focuses his campaign on dismantling established government structures in favor of a “business-first” approach.

Beyond his corporate and political career, Ventre is an author and public figure in the paranormal community. He has written several books on UFO research and hosts the series ‘Make Ufology Great Again,’ applying the same ‘outsider’ branding to his research into unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

• MAGA Alignment: Positions himself as a “strong ally” of the America First movement and frequently aligns his policy goals with those of the current presidential administration.

• Election Integrity: Advocates for the full repeal of Act 77 (no-excuse mail-in voting) and the implementation of mandatory, in-person voting with strict voter ID requirements.

• Fiscal Reform: Proposes a “Department of State Efficiency” to aggressively audit state agencies and eliminate what he describes as “wasteful socialist spending” within the budget.

• Tax Elimination: Calls for the immediate elimination of the state fuel tax and a permanent freeze on property taxes for seniors and veterans.

• School Choice: Champions universal school choice, explicitly advocating for state funding to follow the student to private or religious institutions.

• Energy Sovereignty: Supports unrestricted fossil fuel production and the removal of environmental regulations to prioritize the industry over climate-focused initiatives.