Mark Gillen has not received the Berks County Republican Committee endorsement.
Republican Primary · May 19, 2026 · Berks County 128th
Vote Hughes May 19th.
Don't let do-nothing-lying-RINO Mark Gillen hand the 128th to a real-teacher Democrat in November.
Mail-in window closed. Polls open Tuesday May 19, 7 AM–8 PM. Bring your ID.
In His Own Words
Hear it directly from David Hughes.
The closing argument — the Second Amendment, property taxes, and 16 years of Mark Gillen — in 80 seconds. ▶ Watch the full statement
Two Dates That Decide It
Mark your calendar.
May 13
DEADLINE PASSED
Mail-in window closed. In-person voting only.
May 19
Tuesday · 2026 · 8:00 PM
Last day to return your mail-in ballot OR vote in person. Polls open 7 AM–8 PM.
Why This Primary Matters
Berks County's 128th is R+35.
The 128th Pennsylvania House District leans Republican by 35 points. Whoever wins the Republican primary becomes your State Representative — but only if Republicans nominate a candidate who can defend the seat in November.
The Honey Badger for the 128th
Why David Hughes
Dave Hughes doesn't quit. Doesn't back down. 40 years at Raytheon, AMD, and Omnicell taught him one thing: get the work done. CMA and CFM certifications. Berks-born at Daniel Boone HS Class of '74. Now he's bringing that same tenacity to Harrisburg — working tirelessly for you and the money you'll keep for your grandchildren. Keep your money. Keep your guns. Cut taxes. 100% America First.
Two Republicans on the May 19 Ballot
The choice in front of you.
Do-Nothing RINO
Mark Gillen
- •LIED about being a teacher — bio claims "Act 48 Certified Teacher," but PA DoE TIMS shows: provisional 1999, never converted; 18 expired sub permits; Educator Status N/A
- •Co-authored HB 31 redistricting with 60+ Democrats — only Republican on the bill
- •16 years in PA House, ZERO signature laws authored
- •Mailer claims he "stopped Wolf" — actually 1 of 110 "no" votes alongside every other House Republican
- •2017 on record: supported RAISING sales taxes as a property-tax "swap" (not elimination)
- •5 of 8 elections unopposed · $11,993 raised most recent filing
100% MAGA, America First Republican
David Hughes
- •40 years Fortune 500 (Raytheon, AMD, Omnicell)
- •CMA + CFM — verifiable credentials
- •Class of '74 Daniel Boone HS, 3-sport varsity
- •Discovered $1.8M in Exeter Township fraud
- •Came home to fight for the district that raised him. Won't take corporate or special-interest PAC money.
The Lies Behind the Mailers
Mark Gillen's Record
Mark Gillen's mailers claim a record. The record says otherwise. Drawn from the public legislative record at palegis.us and PA Department of Education TIMS.
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A Vote in May Is a Vote in November
Democrats Win — Unless Hughes.
The Democrats are running a real public school teacher (Andy Wagner — 20+ years at CCIU, coaches at Daniel Boone). Mark Gillen as the Republican nominee is the matchup Democrats want. Hughes as the Republican nominee defends the seat. Pick the Republican who wins November.
Sign Vandalism Evidence
50+ Hughes Signs Destroyed. They Can't Stop the Momentum.
Since April, more than 50 Hughes campaign signs have been destroyed across Berks County. Pulled from the ground. Torn. Posts broken. PA Title 18 § 3304 criminal mischief. Police reports filed. The pattern: when they can't beat him at the ballot box, they try to silence him. Every sign destroyed is another vote for Hughes.
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How To Vote on May 19
Three ways your vote counts.
1
Mail-in ballot
DEADLINE PASSED. Mail-in window closed May 13. In-person voting only May 19.
2
In person on May 19
Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM. Bring your ID. Find your polling place at vote.pa.gov.
3
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Read the Full Stories
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Three Things You Can Do Right Now
Your vote on May 19 decides the 128th.
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