Pennsylvania State Representative District 140
Description of office: The General Assembly is the legislative branch of government in Pennsylvania. It is composed of two houses: the Senate is the upper house, and the House of Representatives is the lower house. A majority vote in both houses is necessary to pass a law. The PA House of Representatives consists of 203 members representing one district each, with an equal number of constituents. Representatives must be at least 21 years old, have been a citizen and a resident of the state four years and a resident of their respective districts one year before their election, and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service. The House develops budget packages, makes taxation decisions, allocates spending, and passes laws (including redistricting in collaboration with the Senate). The House also has the exclusive authority to impeach public officials. Representatives also serve on various policy committees that may propose legislation.Term: 2 yearsSalary: $113,591Vote for ONE.Note: On Democratic and Republican primary ballots, voters will also choose members of the State and County Committees. We do not list these candidates on Vote411. For information on these candidates, we suggest you contact your local Democratic or Republican Party committee.
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Jim Prokopiak
(Dem)
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Michael J. Gettis
(Rep)
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing residents of your district, and how would you address them?
What changes, if any, would you support to enable better access, ensure security, and support the processes of our elections?
What are your thoughts on the state budget process? What changes, if any, would you support so that the budget is enacted in a timely manner?
Should the state legislature enact laws concerning the impacts on water, energy, or land use from the development and operation of data centers? Would state regulation of data center development and operation interfere with the authority of municipalities to establish ordinances under the MPC (Municipal Planning Code)?
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County
Bucks
Occupation
Senior Structural and Civil Field Inspector for Bridge and Highway Construction
Education
Graduate of Bishop Conwell Egan 1984
Qualifications
I’ve overseen quality control and safety on projects worth up to $1.5 billion. dealt with contractors, deadlines, budgets, and the constant pressure to get things right. I understand oversight, discipline, and making every dollar count. I'll treat taxpayer money with the respect it deserves.
Families are being squeezed by the cost of food, energy, gasoline, and taxes. We need smaller, smarter government that protects taxpayer dollars, cuts waste and focuses on affordability so people can keep more of what they earn and better provide for their families.
Pennsylvania should require voter ID, proof of residency, and stronger ballot security measures. I support a system that makes it easy to vote and hard to cheat, with paper ballots and clear safeguards that restore confidence in our elections.
We need a balanced, responsible budget passed on time without reckless spending. The focus should be on smaller, smarter government, keeping taxes low, and cracking down on waste, abuse, and fraud so taxpayer dollars are spent carefully and transparently.
Data centers should pay their own way. I support large load tariffs so massive energy users cover grid upgrades and do not pass costs onto families. We must protect local control, private property rights, and reliable energy while pushing back on mandates that raise costs and threaten jobs.
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