Parke Wentling

Parke Wentling is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District since 2023. Previously, he represented the 17th District from 2015 to 2022. Before entering politics, he worked as a teacher in the Wilmington Area School District for seventeen years. A Republican, Wentling has been active in legislative conservation efforts, including chairing the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee. He is known for his conservative stance on cultural issues, having publicly criticized state-level diversity and inclusion initiatives in historical preservation.