Sarah Marvin Runs For State House Term In D-157

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Sarah Marvin, who runs academic centers for homeschoolers, cyber schoolers and at-risk students, is the Republican candidate for a two-year term to represent four municipalities in District 157.

Under a new Pennsylvania redistricting map that is based on the 2020 census, the district covers Easttown, Tredyffrin, Willistown, and Schuylkill townships.

The district covers 41.2 square miles and has a population of 62,926.

Marvin resides in Paoli with her husband and four children who range in age from middle school to college.

She is running against two-term incumbent Melissa Shusterman, a Schuylkill Township Democrat.

Marvin started and runs an intensive day program for homeschoolers, cyber schoolers and at risk students.

She is also a Deacon at St John's Presbyterian Church, Devon; a former board member of Conestoga Generals and Wayne Wildcats Youth Football and Cheer Organization for over four years; a and former active PTO Member at Devon Elementary School.

Marvin loves to learn and teach. Her other interests are spending time with family, baking and gardening.

Here are Marvin’s answers to two questions about current issues in state government.

What is your position regarding Pennsylvania gun laws in light of the May 24 fatal shootings of 19 children and two adults in Texas? Pennsylvania does not have a law pertaining to assault weapons? Do you favor restricting or banning assault weapons?

“I cannot begin to imagine the pain and suffering of the families who lost loved ones and all those who now live with tragic memories of the violence in Texas. We must do all that we can to prevent violent gun crime that threatens all of us.

“Lawmakers need to do two things simultaneously: they need to protect gun owners who obtain and use guns lawfully, while prosecuting and punishing those who obtain and use guns unlawfully.

“I support stronger and strictly enforced background checks, hold periods for 18-21 year olds, tough penalties and prosecution of straw-purchasers, and effective security measures in public schools.

What is your position on Pennsylvania’s abortion laws following the Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, returning the issue to the states?

"For me, the public policy discussion on abortion needs to move toward personal responsibility and reasonable options for mothers and fathers with circumstances that do not support the continuation of a pregnancy.

"I recognize this is never an easy decision. Like many people in the 157th, I oppose late, full, and partial birth abortions.

"Any candidate who wholly supports these practices, without exception, is taking an extreme position for political gain and not working in the best interest of our community."