Andrea C. Verobish
Candidate for State Representative, 79th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Allegheny Township, Blair County
- Campaign website
- voteverobish.com
Republican state representative for the 79th District since winning a March 2026 special election. She was previously a field representative for U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson and a legislative aide to state Sen. John Eichelberger.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment to cap state budget growth.
ReportVerobish claims 79th District seat in special electionNews coverage · Altoona Mirror · Mar 17, 2026 · altoonamirror.com
“support the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment, which would limit the state's budget based on a formula”
Public safety
Introduced HB 2599 to allow carrying a firearm in a vehicle without a concealed carry permit.In office
ReportVerobish Introduces Bill Removing Concealed Carry Permit Requirement for Carrying Firearm in VehiclePublic statement · Office of Rep. Andrea Verobish · Jun 5, 2026 · repverobish.com
“Law-abiding citizens should not be required to obtain government permission before exercising that right while on the road.”
Opposes Gov. Shapiro's plan to legalize recreational marijuana.In office
ReportAbout | PA State Rep. Andrea VerobishGovernment record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repverobish.com
“stop Gov. Josh Shapiro's plan to legalize recreational marijuana”
Economy & jobs
Calls for reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses and preparing students for jobs.
ReportPennsylvania State Representative District 79 — VOTE411 Voter Guide (Andrea C. Verobish)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses, keeping PA competitive on energy policy and preparing students for jobs”
Amended HB 2300 so only truly delinquent businesses enter a real-time sales tax collection program.In office
ReportVerobish Amendment Provides Protections to Small Businesses' Choice in Tax Collection Software BillPublic statement · Office of Rep. Andrea Verobish · Jun 4, 2026 · repverobish.com
“My amendment would ensure only taxpayers that are truly delinquent are enrolled in the real time sales tax collection program”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes a fee on electricity sent through Pennsylvania to other states, funding in-state reliability credits.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Preventing Pennsylvania Electric Ratepayers from Subsidizing other StatesGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 1, 2026 · palegis.us
“charging a grid maintenance fee on every megawatt of power that is flowing through high voltage transmission lines in the Commonwealth”
Environment & parks
Opposes state data center rules that override local zoning; supports limited, targeted state oversight.
ReportPennsylvania State Representative District 79 — VOTE411 Voter Guide (Andrea C. Verobish)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Data centers · onyourballot.vote411.org
“State laws should not override local authority under the Municipal Planning Code (MPC).”
Government & transparency
Supports clear voter ID standards, updated voter rolls and uniform election rules across counties.
ReportPennsylvania State Representative District 79 — VOTE411 Voter Guide (Andrea C. Verobish)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“That includes clear voter ID standards, accurate and regularly updated voter rolls, and consistent rules applied uniformly across all counties.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Andrea C. Verobish on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Blair County Sample Ballots - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Blair County Elections & Voter Registration · blaircountypa.gov
- Verobish claims 79th District seat in special election
News coverage · Altoona Mirror · Mar 17, 2026 · altoonamirror.com
- Pennsylvania State Representative District 79 — VOTE411 Voter Guide (Andrea C. Verobish)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Verobish Introduces Bill Removing Concealed Carry Permit Requirement for Carrying Firearm in Vehicle
Public statement · Office of Rep. Andrea Verobish · Jun 5, 2026 · repverobish.com
- Verobish Amendment Provides Protections to Small Businesses' Choice in Tax Collection Software Bill
Public statement · Office of Rep. Andrea Verobish · Jun 4, 2026 · repverobish.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Preventing Pennsylvania Electric Ratepayers from Subsidizing other States
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 1, 2026 · palegis.us
- About | PA State Rep. Andrea Verobish
Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repverobish.com
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