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Description of office: The US Constitution requires that the House of Representatives be composed of Representatives from each state, elected in proportion to population. There are 435 members of the House of Representatives, with 17 Representatives allotted to Pennsylvania after the 2020 census. A US Representative must be at least 25 years old, have been a citizen of the United States for the past seven years, and be a resident of the state they seek to represent at the time of the election (though not necessarily the same district). The House of Representatives is responsible for introducing and voting on bills, resolutions and amendments, and for approving the budget. Representatives also serve on various policy committees. The House may send Articles of Impeachment of elected officials to the Senate and elects the President if there is a tie in the Electoral College.Term: 2 yearsSalary: $174,000Vote for ONE.

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Rachel Wallace (Dem)

Biographical Information

County Schuylkill
Occupation Public Servant
Education Pottsville Area High School, The George Washington University
Qualifications Rachel Wallace started her career in public service working for Congressman Tim Holden. She went on to work at the U.S. Department of State, in the U.S. Senate, and in the White House, where she served as chief of staff for the Office of Management and Budget.
X Handle @wallaceforpa

What are the most pressing issues facing your district and our country, and how would you address them?

I am focused on lowering the cost of health care, prescription drugs, housing and utility prices for working families and small businesses. And I will fight for our farmers, by removing obstacles to make it possible for them to compete.

We need our government to work for us, not those at the top. I will take on corruption, ban stock trading by members of Congress, impose age and term limits, and require that special interests reveal their donors.

Instead of the toxic division, I’m focused on finding common ground. From AI data centers to funding for our fire fighters, I’m focused on bringing people together to solve local problems and get things done for our communities here at home.

What do you see as the role of Congress in oversight of the executive branch?

As a co-equal branch of government, it is Congress’ responsibility to engage in oversight of the executive branch. I firmly believe that, regardless of who is in power in the executive, Congress should always be engaging in rigorous oversight, hold hearings on issues that matter to taxpayers, and ensure that under all circumstances the Constitution is being upheld. For decades, Congress has abdicated that duty and allowed the executive to issue executive order after executive order. It’s time Congress got back to its original purpose and did the job that the American people have sent its elected representatives to do.

What role should Congress play regarding foreign policy and international relations?

Congress has the power to appropriate federal funding and should use that power to make sure our foreign policy decisions are being made in the best interest of the American people. They have the power to declare war and to regulate foreign commerce such as imposing tariffs or sanctions – two responsibilities they have forfeited. These are important responsibilities and, if elected, I will ensure that we do not allow Congress to take a back seat to making some of the most important decisions that face the American people every day.

What legislative changes, if any, are needed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable?

Health care is a mess. It's too expensive, too complicated, and getting worse every year. When I am elected to Congress, I will work to reverse the historic cuts to health care Congress voted for in 2025; ban prior authorization by insurance companies so they can no longer deny doctor-prescribed care; cap the amount of money from premium payments that can go toward insurance company executive salaries; and address rampant consolidation in the health care industry that drives up prices, squashes competition, and hurts working people.

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Dan Meuser (Rep)

Biographical Information

County Luzerne
Occupation Member of Congress
Education Attended New York Maritime University (now SUNY Maritime College) in the Bronx, New York, from 1982 to 1983, and later graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in 1986 with a B.A. in Economics and Government Studies, and was in the Navy ROTC program.
Qualifications Joined Pride Mobility in 1988, helping grow it into a global leader, and later served as President of Pride USA for seven years. Served as Pennsylvania Secretary of Revenue from 2011 to 2015, transforming the agency into a taxpayer advocacy organization and improving its rating from a D to an A-.
Campaign Website http://meuserforcongress.com
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What are the most pressing issues facing your district and our country, and how would you address them?

The most pressing issues facing Pennsylvania’s 9th District and our country are Cost of Living, Healthcare Access and Prescription Drug Costs, and Public Safety, Immigration, and Community Stability. I am actively addressing these issues by advancing pro-growth policies that cut regulations, support small businesses, and extend key provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts to drive investment and job creation. I’m also expanding access to capital, strengthening community banks, and addressing debanking. When it comes to healthcare, I’m focused on lowering prescription drug costs and improving access, especially in rural areas. For public safety, I’m working to secure the border, combat fentanyl, and support law enforcement.

What do you see as the role of Congress in oversight of the executive branch?

Oversight is a core responsibility of Congress, ensuring the federal government operates transparently, efficiently, and within the law. Congress must hold the executive branch accountable by safeguarding taxpayer dollars, preventing regulatory overreach, and ensuring agencies serve the American people, not political agendas. Strong oversight is critical to restoring trust and reining in unelected bureaucrats. It also means compelling aspects of the executive branch to focus on the issues most important to the American people. As Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, I am working to expose fraud and scams, combat debanking, and ensure agencies protect consumers and enforce the law, not ideology.

What role should Congress play regarding foreign policy and international relations?

Congress plays a critical role in shaping foreign policy by ensuring America’s interests come first, including funding a strong national defense and setting clear global priorities. Decisions made abroad directly impact our economy, security, and energy costs at home. One of my top priorities is protecting national security by maintaining the strongest military in the world, focused on readiness, war-fighting capabilities, and mission effectiveness. Congress must ensure foreign engagement, whether aid, trade, or military involvement, is strategic and aligned with American interests. We must project strength abroad to deter adversaries, support our allies, and maintain stability while always putting America first.

What legislative changes, if any, are needed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable?

To make healthcare more accessible and affordable, I’m working to lower prescription drug costs by introducing the Most Favored Patient Act to ensure Americans pay fair prices, not more than patients abroad. This approach expands access, lowers costs, and delivers practical, results-driven solutions for patients and families. At the same time, I am focused on addressing the challenges facing rural communities. Across Pennsylvania, families are seeing hospitals close, services reduced, and longer travel times just to receive care. That’s why I supported the Rural Health Transformation Fund, delivering $193 million to Pennsylvania this year to strengthen providers, workforce, and infrastructure.