Background
Topper earned his B.A. in Music Performance from Frostburg State University. His professional experience includes working as a minister.[2]
- Bachelor's:
- Frostburg State University
Campaign themes
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Topper's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[14]
Control Government Spending
Excerpt: "As he did on Bedford’s Borough Council and as he does in his own home, Jesse uses strong fiscal discipline and commonsense to create and stick to budgets. In Harrisburg, he will do the same – to build on the strong fiscal controls that have been used during recent budgets."
Stop Spending Money We Don’t Have
Excerpt: "Over the last three years, the Governor and the Legislature began rolling back former Governor Ed Rendell’s out-of-control spending in Harrisburg that wasted millions of taxpayer dollars that we just could not afford. Jesse believes we must continue to force government to do more with less like we are doing in our homes and businesses."
Focus on Priorities
Excerpt: "The first step to saving tax dollars is to set real priorities. That’s why Jesse will focus the state budget on priorities like job creation, public safety and educating our children. He will make protecting taxpayers the number one priority in all budget negotiations."
Cut Wasteful and Outdated Programs
Excerpt: "Our national and state governments have grown so large by adding new programs, but never eliminating them when they no longer make sense. Jesse will bring a new prospective to the process and will review the budget line-by-line to see what works, what doesn’t and what can be ended. He will start with recommendations that have been proposed by the State Auditor General’s office, but not acted on yet."
More Jobs and A Stronger Economy
Excerpt: "Jesse knows nothing is more important to our families than being able to secure good-paying jobs. That’s why he will make economic growth and job creation his top priority in Harrisburg – and use his experience with the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce to make sure it happens."
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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