Endorsements

“It is time for Franklin County to have a District Attorney that shares our values. Ian Brink has served this county with honor and integrity. He has strong relationships with law enforcement, the community, and the people of our county. Ian Brink is the District Attorney that Franklin County needs and deserves. I am proud to give him my full support and endorsement.”
— DOUG MASTRIANO - STATE SENATOR
“It is a pivotal time in law enforcement for communities across Pennsylvania. As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in Harrisburg, I’ve seen the damage that a woke District Attorney can have in cities like Philadelphia. This year Franklin County has the opportunity to choose a District Attorney focused on the necessary work to make our neighborhoods safe and protect our families.

Ian Brink is a seasoned litigator who has served Franklin County for the past 18 years. He has earned respect in the community and in law enforcement. Ian understands that law and order is the top priority of the people of Franklin County when electing a District Attorney. I am proud to give Ian Brink my endorsement.”
— ROB KAUFFMAN - STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE
“Franklin County needs a District Attorney who is strong, smart, and willing to enforce the law. Ian Brink is that man.”
— PAUL SCHEMEL - STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE
“Within any organization or community, there comes a time for new leadership and a renewed vision for the future. That time has come in our law enforcement community. We need a new direction. We need a new path forward and that is with Ian Brink at the helm.”
— JEFF CONNOR - FRANKLIN COUNTY CORONER
“I’ve known Ian for the past 4 years. We share the same conservative values that the residents of Franklin County expect in their leadership. I would be honored to work with Ian as our next District Attorney and support his candidacy.”
— John Flannery - Franklin County Commissioner
 

As your District Attorney, I promise to:

  • Put my experience to work every day to keep the residents of Franklin County safe by aggressively prosecuting criminal activity within our county.

  • Seek justice in every case I prosecute, fairly, effectively and efficiently.

  • Protect the rights of crime victims so that their voices are never silenced.

  • Work to maintain a strong relationship with law enforcement and implement programs within our community focused on crime prevention.

About Me

Ian Brink

I have been an attorney for 23 years, and have practiced in Franklin County since 2005. Over the past 18 years I have served Franklin County as Chief Deputy District Attorney and as Chief Public Defender. In that time, I have litigated more than 4000 criminal cases ranging from summary offenses to criminal homicide. I have earned the respect and support of law enforcement.

I am a lifelong Republican who honors traditional conservative values. My family and I are active members of Shippensburg Presbyterian Church. I am a member of Chambersburg Kiwanis and a life member of the NRA.

I live in Shippensburg with my wife of 26 years, Billie Jo (BJ). We have a daughter, Abby, who is an honor student at Mount Aloysius College.