Jesse Vodvarka
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania
PA-17 Republican nominee?
$7.3K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
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$7.3KMAY 20, 2026Candidate Overview
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Current roleManufacturer
PartyRepublican
GenderMale
LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundManufacturer
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EducationAssociate degree, Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy
Notable personal detailsJesse James Vodvarka is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District. He has worked as a manager in his family’s small manufacturing business producing springs and wire forms. He has not held elected office and has previously run for this congressional seat.
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Jesse Vodvarka recently ran in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District but lost to Tony Guy, who will face Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio in the general election. Earlier coverage described Vodvarka as a repeat candidate in Pennsylvania politics and part of a contested GOP primary field. The broader race is drawing attention because Democrats are targeting competitive House seats in the 2026 midterms.
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