5th U.S. Congressional District

Green Party candidate William Belitskus is a promising grassroots alternative for this office, currently held by John Peterson (R).

The homesteader and environmental activist hopes to increase the national use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.

He wants to fight for women to earn equal pay for equal work and for military personnel and veterans to receive the benefits they deserve.

The budget surplus, he says, should be used to ensure the future of Social Security.

Belitskus also opposes as unfair the global trade policies of NAFTA and GATT.

77th State House District

Lynn Herman (R) is no stranger to Penn State.

The incumbent state representative makes an effort to stay in touch with student concerns as well as the interests of the surrounding community.

He rarely hesitates to accept invitations from student groups to speak with them on current bills pending in the state legislature.

Two of his most recent projects could have long-lasting benefits for fire prevention and financial aid at the university.

Herman supported a bill that requires the gradual installation of sprinkler systems in all on-campus living facilities and fraternity houses.

Since 1996, he has also called for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency to begin extending grants to eligible fifth-year college students.

His voting history reveals consistent support of increased state appropriations for Penn State and local public schools.

171st State House District

Kerry Benninghoff (R) has been an advocate of drug and alcohol prevention issues long before he was elected to his current position in 1997.

Prior to then, the Bellefonte resident and Penn State alumnus worked as Centre County Coroner for five years.

He has voted to increase funding for public education, and address local transportation issues.

Benninghoff says he will support legislation that keeps agriculture alive and well in Pennsylvania.

If elected, he also hopes to eliminate the inheritance tax.