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Ray Bilger

Democratic · PA

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Bilger is a retired intelligence analyst and security officer who served 35 years with the Air Force, the National Security Agency, and the State Department. He campaigns on better-paying jobs and on accessible health care.

Where Ray Bilger stands, based on their records

Supports

Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (1 record), Data Privacy (1 record),

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Healthcare Affordability

Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
  • Joined the Move the Money campaign in criticizing a proposed $1.5 trillion military budget and advocating more federal support for rural hospitals and mental-health care.

    August 17, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: timesobserver.com · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
  • Wrote to a local newspaper opposing a proposed State College Area School District property-tax increase and urging the district to control its budget.

    May 13, 2022Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: statecollege.com · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — Data Privacy

Data Privacy · 1 support
  • Told Ferguson Township supervisors that automated license-plate readers need meticulous oversight and ongoing staff training because existing safeguards are weak.

    September 15, 2026Supports Data Privacy

    Source: statecollege.com · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — Peaceful Foreign Policy

Peaceful Foreign Policy · 1 support
  • At a Clarion public meeting, challenged the case for escalating military action against Iran and urged reliance on verified intelligence and regional diplomacy.

    May 7, 2026Supports Peaceful Foreign Policy

    Source: exploreclarion.com · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — General

General · 16 records
  • Was listed by Communications Workers of America District 2-13 as endorsed by the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO for the 2026 election.

    September 17, 2026

    Source: cwad2-13.org · researched September 21, 2026

  • Received an endorsement from The Steady State, a group of former national-security officials.

    September 16, 2026

    Source: thesteadystate.org · researched September 21, 2026

  • Received Keystone Indivisible's endorsement after more than 95 percent of attendees at its May 12 meeting voted to support him.

    May 12, 2026

    Source: centredaily.com · researched September 21, 2026

  • Led a Balkans special-operations team at the National Security Agency in the late 1990s and later served as its technical director for cyber analysis from 2015 to 2017.

    February 19, 2026

    Source: statecollege.com · researched September 21, 2026

  • Served ten years in the U.S. Air Force, including service during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

    February 18, 2026

    Source: statecollege.com · researched September 21, 2026

  • Joined the October 18 No Kings protest in State College and spoke about defending constitutional rights and freedoms.

    October 18, 2025

    Source: centredaily.com · researched September 21, 2026

  • Served as one of the leaders of Keystone Indivisible, the local group organizing a State College No Kings protest.

    October 17, 2025

    Source: centredaily.com · researched September 21, 2026

  • Helped organize weekly Thompson Tuesdays protests outside Rep. Glenn Thompson's Bellefonte office and led the Centre County Democratic Committee's resistance group.

    June 24, 2025

    Source: centredaily.com · researched September 21, 2026

  • Worked with a U.S. Army Special Forces mission unit and helped efforts to recover the remains of a U.S. pilot from Laos.

    April 11, 2025

    Source: indianapadems.com · researched September 21, 2026

  • Spoke at a State College Hands Off rally against the Trump administration and Elon Musk's role in government.

    April 5, 2025

    Source: centredaily.com · researched September 21, 2026

  • At a March 2025 town hall, criticized senior officials' use of Signal to discuss military plans, saying classified information had been handled insecurely; he had previously worked in the State Department Foreign Service.

    March 29, 2025

    Source: the-independent.com · researched September 21, 2026

  • At a College Township Planning Commission meeting, raised concerns about a proposed industrial subdivision and asked about its effect on nearby property taxes.

    August 15, 2023

    Source: collegetownship.org · researched September 21, 2026

  • Spoke in favor of rezoning three acres at 502 Struble Road from forest to industrial use at a College Township public hearing.

    April 20, 2023

    Source: collegetownship.org · researched September 21, 2026

  • Urged College Township Council to support the proposed Nittany Mall casino, saying it could help the local economy.

    September 15, 2022

    Source: collegetownship.org · researched September 21, 2026

  • Worked as a senior intelligence operations specialist for Integrity Technology Consultants by January 2022.

    January 25, 2022

    Source: pgcb.pa.gov · researched September 21, 2026

  • Asked the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to approve a proposed Nittany Mall casino, saying it could revive nearby businesses.

    August 14, 2021

    Source: pgcb.pa.gov · researched September 21, 2026

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Profile last researched September 21, 2026.