Build PAYR

⭐️ Meet our candidate for PAYR Treasurer! ⭐️

Rebecca Ream-Weigle is a York County native and has been involved with the Young Republicans since 2016 in many roles, including as PAYR Events Committee chair and Administrative Director for the York YRs. Becca is a part-owner of her family’s business, Ream Printing Company Inc., which recently celebrated 35 years of business. She is also the principal of her own fundraising and consulting firm, R&W Partners, LLC, where she works with Republican elected officials, candidates and organizations from across Pennsylvania to maximize their fundraising and campaign efforts. Rebecca also served as Scheduling & Logistics Coordinator for the Scott Wagner for Governor race, excelling in an incredibly complex and demanding role for the campaign. She also was elected in 2022 to serve on Republican State Committee representing York County. Rebecca was recognized recently by the York Daily Record on its 2022 list of York County's Most Influential People in politics. 🎉

In addition to her many accomplishments, Becca has served as treasurer to several political action committees, including the York County Young Republicans and Citizens for Excellence in Education which represents a group of Republicans running for Central York School Board in York County. Becca will bring these years of experience to her role as PAYR Treasurer with accurate record keeping, timely reporting, and adherence to PA Department of State requirements. Becca lives in York with her husband and adorable two-year old son. We are so fortunate to have Becca on the Build PAYR team as our candidate for Treasurer, and we are sincerely grateful for her many years of service to the Republican Party. 🇺🇸🐘

⭐️ Meet our candidate for PAYR Vice Chair! ⭐️

Andrea Raffle is a member of the Luzerne County Young Republicans and has served on their Executive Committee for the past seven years. She has served as the PAYR Treasurer for the past three years. Andrea has worked in Republican politics for over 10 years both as official legislative staff as well as for campaigns, PACs, and committees. She currently is the Pennsylvania State Director for the Leadership Institute and travels across Pennsylvania, as well as other states, to train conservative activists to be effective in the public policy process.

As PAYR Vice-Chair, Andrea’s top priority will be to establish new Young Republican chapters across the commonwealth and foster growth within our existing chapters. By expanding our reach across Pennsylvania, we will be able to connect with more Young Republican voters as well as build upon our wonderful group of YR elected officials! Andrea is uniquely equipped to recruit, train, and elect the next generation of leaders. She is fantastic addition to the Build PAYR slate, and we are so grateful for her continued dedication to the Young Republicans! 🇺🇸🐘

⭐️ Meet our candidate for Co-Chairman! ⭐️

Hailing from Allegheny County, Sam Miclot brings a broad range of experience and knowledge to the Build PAYR ticket. As a Government Relations Analyst at K&L Gates in Pittsburgh, Sam takes an innovative and highly pragmatic approach to politics as usual. Prior to joining K&L Gates, Sam served as co-founder and partner of a Pittsburgh-based government relations firm that focused on grant procurement, education, and emerging technologies. He previously served as campaign manager for Congressman Keith Rothfus’ reelection campaign and as chief of staff to State Rep. Eli Evankovich in the General Assembly.

Sam also worked for the House Republican Campaign committee and is excited to get to work amplifying young voices in our party. A true young gun in Pennsylvania politics, we are so thrilled to have Sam on the ticket running for Co-Chairman of the PA Young Republicans. Sam lives in Aspinwall, PA with his wife Veronica, their Newfoundland, Penelope, and cat, Mister Kitty.