Newtown Republican, 35-Year Resident Running For PA 31st District House Seat

NEWTOWN, PA — Bernie Sauer, a building and construction businessman and lifelong Bucks County resident, has announced his bid for the Republican endorsement for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' 31st district seat.

In announcing his candidacy, Sauer characterized the politics of the past two years as "go along to get along" and said this approach is the "wrong thing for our families" regardless of political party.

He plans to focus on sparking job growth through economic revitalization; improving the state’s education system through "accountability, investment and choice"; providing strong fiscal discipline to protect taxpayer dollars; promoting public safety by providing strong support for law enforcement; and ensuring trust in the election process for all citizens.

"We need leaders willing to always be a strong voice for the people to ensure that decisions being made in government are helping working families, seniors, and children," he said. "That has been missing too often lately, and it is what I will bring back to Harrisburg."

According to a news release from his campaign, Sauer's candidacy hinges on a combination of business experience and volunteering in the community. He touts his connection to residents and local governments as well as his experience in management, project oversight and finance.

Sauer has volunteered with groups including the Newtown Borough Civil Service Commission, the Newtown Borough Historical Architectural Review Board, and ther Environmental Advisory Committee. He is a current member of the Newtown-Makefield Youth Aid Panel, "where he works to help first-time non-violent offenders get back on the right path in life."

Pointing to business closures during COVID-19 in Pennsylvania and racial justice movements calling to defund the police, Sauer said "government has grown too intrusive in our everyday lives and the politicians have lost any semblance of common sense." He hopes to "make sure that common sense and the will of the people is at the forefront again in government."

Sauer is a graduate of Bishop Egan High School and studied at Bucks County Community College and Temple University. He and his wife Traci live in Newtown together, where he is the proud stepfather of a Pennsbury High School graduate now attending West Chester University and a Council Rock middle schooler. He also plays baseball, softball, and golf.

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