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State Representative, 34th District
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Abigail Salisbury

Candidate for State Representative, 34th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; attorney
Lives in
Swissvale
Campaign website
salisburyforpa.com

State representative for the 34th District since winning a February 2023 special election. An attorney, she previously ran a reduced-cost law practice for nonprofits and small businesses in Swissvale and served five years on Swissvale Borough Council, two as president.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives (palegis.us)

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Proposes waiving the 33% local match on state security grants for small nonprofits and houses of worship.In office

    Salisbury to introduce legislation that would reduce barriers to security grants

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Abigail Salisbury · Jun 11, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “My legislation would remove the 33% match requirement for grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 if the nonprofit's annual revenue is less than $250,000.”
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Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

  • Sponsors House Bill 2161, requiring utilities to plant a new tree for each one they remove.In office

    Salisbury bill would help protect tree canopy for communities

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Abigail Salisbury · Feb 3, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “My bill would do that by requiring a utility that removes a tree to plant a new one, within two years”
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Government & transparency

Courts & justice

  • Voted for House Bill 1042, replacing automatic life without parole for 2nd-degree murder with individual sentencing.In office

    Under the bill, those sentenced to life for second-degree murder would become eligible for parole after 30 years.

    Salisbury votes to reform sentencing for second-degree murder

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Abigail Salisbury · Jul 23, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Blanket sentences in these cases have been the rule for too long and don't serve the interests of justice.”
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  • Sponsors House Bill 2106, expanding who must be notified of guardianship petitions and hearings.In office

    The bill passed the House unanimously in May 2026.

    House unanimously passes Salisbury bill to improve guardianship appointment process

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Abigail Salisbury · May 5, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “My bill would fix that by expanding the list of people who are entitled to receive notice of a guardianship petition and hearing.”
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