Why vote for John?
When people ask me why I fell in love with my husband, my answer has never been about one grand moment. It was the countless everyday moments that showed me exactly who he is.
I fell in love with a man who listens before he speaks. Whether he’s talking with a neighbor, a coworker, or someone he just met, he genuinely wants to understand their story. He believes every person deserves to be heard, and that’s something I’ve watched him practice every single day.
I fell in love with someone who keeps his word. If he promises to help, he shows up. If he commits to a project, he finishes it. If he makes a mistake, he owns it. Integrity isn’t something he turns on when people are watching – it’s simply who he is.
I’ve also seen his determination. When he believes something is worth fighting for, he doesn’t give up because the work is difficult. He studies the issues, asks questions, seeks different perspectives, and works until he finds practical solutions. He isn’t interested in headlines – he’s interested in results.
Perhaps what I admire most is his humility. He doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. He knows leadership is about surrounding yourself with good people, listening carefully, and making thoughtful decisions with honesty and courage.
As his wife, I’ve had the privilege of seeing the person behind the public image. I’ve seen the quiet acts of kindness that never make the news. I’ve seen the sacrifices he’s made for our family and for others. I’ve seen the character that remains steady whether anyone is watching or not.
No candidate is perfect, and my husband would be the first to tell you that. But I know his heart. I know his values. And I know that the same qualities that made me fall in love with him are the qualities that will guide him as a leader: integrity, compassion, perseverance, humility, and a genuine desire to serve.
That’s why I’m proud to stand beside him – not just as his wife, but as someone who believes in the person he is. I hope you’ll take the opportunity to get to know him, because I believe you’ll see what I saw all those years ago: a good man who is ready to work hard for the people he hopes to represent.
Thank you for your trust, your support, and for being part of this journey with our family.
Vivian Zangari
Selected Endorsements & Recommendations
No Data Centers in Mifflin County:
“John has been with us from the start fighting side by side to keep a data center out of Mifflin county. He has not taken money from data center developers or companies related to data center development and swore to put a 3 year moratorium bill on the table in the house of representatives on day 1 if elected. John has attended many township meetings, helped break down complex zoning and regulatory issues, and help combat the data center development here in Mifflin County. We are proud to have John working with us and hope to see him in Harrisburg to fight for our cause.
John did not request this endorsement. These endorsements were made by vote of our members during a public meeting.”
Rural Organizing:
John is “the kind of candidate we believe can help rebuild a rural America that is empowered, thriving, and equitable, where people can live well in the places they call home”.
As of publication, John is the only candidate in Pennsylvania to be endorsed by the Board of Directors of Rural Organizing.
PSEA-PACE (Pennsylvania State Education Association’s Political Action Committee):
The Central Region PACE Committee voted to recommend John as their candidate for House District 171, saying “We are excited for [John’s] candidacy and look forward to working with [him] throughout [his] campaign”.
Additional Endorsements
