County
Montgomery
Occupation
Self Employed
Education
Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of Akron; graduate school at Drexel University
Qualifications
I was the ED for the Montgomery County Democratic Party for 3 years; I was a middle school math and science teacher, and am currently a Volunteer Fire Fighter. I understand the meaning of service and am ready to do so in Harrisburg.
Cost of living is the top issue voters raise. Utilities, healthcare, groceries, gas, and childcare are cited as the top costs that folks are struggling to keep up with. There are common sense solutions we can deliver on like Pre-K for PA, Paid Family & Medical leave, banning surveillance pricing, holding utility companies accountable, bringing more power generation projects online, childcare tax incentives, staffing ratio standards, quality of care management, and supporting our farmers. Legislation exists but languishes in the Republican-led Senate. Flipping the chamber is the only way to tackle these issues.
I am 100% against the attempts of the current administration in DC to federalize elections, make it harder to vote, and disfranchise entire groups of voters. States have a constitutional mandate to administer elections freely and fairly. I support Gov. Shapiro's attempts to protect voter's rights and privacy. I support our local Sheriff's commitment to protecting polling locations from outside interference. I support the need for every legally cast ballot to be counted and will work with election integrity partners to make sure that any citizen who wants to vote, can vote.
Simply put: Governor Shapiro and Democrats in the House pass responsible budgets in a timely manner and Senate Republicans play games with people's lives. It's time to flip the State Senate so legislators can focus on representing the needs of the people and not the needs of special interest groups.
I believe the State Legislature should pass balanced, comprehensive guidance on how data centers use our natural resources and generate their own power, and ensure the greatest possible transparency and advanced planning so local communities are not only protected but benefit from cost mitigation and job creation.
County
Montgomery
Occupation
State Senator
Education
University of Missouri, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Post University, Master of Public Administration; U.S. Army Command & General Staff College
Qualifications
Currently serving as State Senator, Tracy is a 26-year U.S. Army combat veteran who enlisted as a combat medic and went on to serve 3 combat tours as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. She’s a small business owner, wife and mother who focuses on practical solutions and real results.
Families in Berks and Montgomery Counties are dealing with higher costs, public safety concerns, and real pressure on local infrastructure. My focus is on delivering bipartisan results: supporting tax relief for families and small businesses to lower costs, opposing reckless policies that drive up energy cost, backing our first responders, funding our schools and technical education, and delivering projects that strengthen roads, water systems, and community infrastructure, including over $75 million for public education, first responders, roads, economic development, open space preservation, and more. I will continue pushing for accountable government that protects taxpayers and delivers real results for you.
It must be easy for all eligible voters to vote and very hard for anyone to cheat. Pennsylvania is one of the few states that does not require an ID to vote, and I support common sense voter ID legislation to strengthen election integrity. I have led efforts to pass a constitutional amendment so voters, not politicians, can decide. Pennsylvania already has multiple approved ID options, and free IDs could be available, so no eligible voter is turned away. We also need consistent statewide rules to ensure accurate voter rolls, stronger cyber security, and additional support and training available for all 67 counties. We can all agree that fair elections require clear and consistent rules.
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I believe the budget should be transparent, fiscally responsible, and passed on time. Pennsylvania is required to balance its budget, and taxpayers deserve an honest accounting of what spending plans mean for them. We should set firm milestones before June 30, so negotiations don’t rely on crisis mode. Options can include earlier public hearings, more detailed budget documents for legislators and the public, and stronger accountability that penalizes the politicians when a budget is not passed. We must avoid proposing budgets that depend on revenues that have not been passed into law and protect the state’s long-term financial stability.
From the products we order online to our smartphones and emails, data centers power the modern economy – and can bring high-paying construction jobs and investment. However, we must strike the right balance between growth and protecting ratepayers and local resources. While the state can set clear guardrails, I support a community’s right to decide for itself, through local zoning, whether a data center is appropriate. As Chair of the Communications and Technology Committee, I’ve advocated for the creation of a dedicated power auction, so data centers pay their fair share, and I back policies, like bring-your-own-generation, to reduce the strain on local power and water systems.
