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State Representative, 8th District
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Aaron BernstineOfficial portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Aaron Bernstine

Candidate for State Representative, 8th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; small business owner
Lives in
New Beaver Borough, Lawrence County
Campaign website
repbernstine.com

State representative for the 8th District, first elected in 2016. Before taking office he worked for ADP in human capital management, ran small businesses and raised livestock on his family's farm.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Sponsored HB 454 to allow concealed carry without a permit, keeping an optional license for other states.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Constitutional Carry of a Firearm (introduced as HB 454)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 19, 2024 · palegis.us

    “The first level would no longer require law abiding citizens to obtain a permit to carry a firearm concealed in Pennsylvania.”
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  • Proposes making 'sanctuary' municipalities liable for damages from crimes by unauthorized immigrants.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Ending Sanctuary Cities

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 18, 2025 · palegis.us

    “hold any municipality that has deemed themselves as a “sanctuary municipality” liable for damages to persons or property”
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Education

Economy & jobs

  • Proposes tax credits of $2,000 per paid intern, up to $10,000, for small businesses hiring PA college students.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Providing support for small businesses that employ interns

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 17, 2026 · palegis.us

    “This legislation would provide $2,000 per intern up to a maximum of $10,000 per small business that hires Pennsylvania college students as paid interns”
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Environment & parks

  • Called on DEP to use its full enforcement power over a water outage at a Connoquenessing Township home park.In office

    Bernstine: DEP Must Act on Rolling Valley Estates Water Crisis

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Aaron Bernstine · Sep 1, 2026 · repbernstine.com

    “use its full enforcement authority against Stackhouse Management LLC and affiliated Jones Estates entities over the water crisis at Rolling Valley Estates”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Aaron Bernstine on them.

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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