Biography
Dave Nissley is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing independent Dale Hamby.[1][2] A business owner born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he defeated Kelly Osborne in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary, 56.0% to 43.8%.[2]
Nissley was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Ballotpedia lists his career experience as owning his own business.[2] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey he described himself as a lifelong Lancaster County resident who grew up in the Amish Mennonite church, and said he and his wife own and operate Vintage Landscaping and several hospitality businesses.[3]
Nissley ran in the April 23, 2024 Republican primary for District 100 against incumbent Bryan Cutler, losing 53.5% to 46.4%.[2] In his 2026 Ballotpedia survey he named "Grow freedom, not government" and "Taxpayers first, always" among his key messages and listed tax and regulation reduction and school choice as policy areas he cares about.[3]
- 1.Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Dave Nissley - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Dave Nissley - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2024 and 2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Pennsylvania House District 100
Dave Nissley is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 100 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.