Joseph Adams is an American politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 139th district.
Adams, a childhood friend and neighbor of Peifer, entered the ring for the Republican candidacy beating out Robert Beierle and Theo Balu with 43.23% of the vote.
[4][5] Due to the razor-thin margin that exists in the Pennsylvania House at the time of his election, Adams has called out for bipartisanship and cooperation to govern the state regardless of political affiliation for the good of their constituents.
He supports improving infrastructure, reducing taxes, and bringing more industrial jobs into Wayne County.
He is married to Kathryn Scott Adams and the couple lives in Salem Township.