Brandon Dukes
Candidate for State Representative, 12th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; former commercial lender
- Lives in
- Cranberry Township
- Campaign website
- dukesforpa.com
State representative for the 12th District since Sept. 8, 2026, after winning an Aug. 18 special election. He previously spent 16 years in the financial industry, most recently in mortgage and commercial lending.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored HB 2769 to loosen inheritance tax exemption rules for family-owned businesses and farms.In office
ReportDukes, Venkat introduce inheritance tax reform legislation for family-owned businessesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Brandon Dukes · Sep 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“increase the maximum amount of assets a qualified family-owned business may have to qualify for an inheritance tax exemption from $5 million to $6.9 million”
Education
Opposes funding school vouchers and calls for accountability in school choice programs.
ReportBrandon Dukes for PACampaign website · Brandon Dukes for PA · dukesforpa.com
“Require transparency and accountability in programs that claim to provide school choice for low-income students”
12th District face-off: What voters need to knowNews coverage · Cranberry Eagle · Aug 14, 2026 · cranberryeagle.com
“Dukes said he is opposed to funding for school vouchers and wants to focus on supporting public schools.”
Supports more investment in community colleges and trade schools and competitive teacher pay.
ReportBrandon Dukes for PACampaign website · Brandon Dukes for PA · dukesforpa.com
“Heavier investments into community colleges and trade schools … Recruit and retain teachers via competitive pay”
Economy & jobs
Supports raising the state minimum wage to $15 an hour.
ReportBrandon Dukes for PACampaign website · Brandon Dukes for PA · dukesforpa.com
“Raise the minimum wage to $15/hr”
Calls for ending price gouging on utilities and food and keeping prescription prices affordable.
ReportBrandon Dukes for PACampaign website · Brandon Dukes for PA · dukesforpa.com
“End price gouging on utilities and food prices … Keep prescription prices low and affordable”
Roads & infrastructure
Calls for easing Route 228 traffic and modernizing roads to keep up with the district's growth.
ReportBrandon Dukes for PACampaign website · Brandon Dukes for PA · dukesforpa.com
“Ease gridlock and traffic on Route 228. … modernize our roadways so they finally keep up with our rapidly growing district”
Proposes a state infrastructure fund for high-growth corridors and wants developers to pay their fair share.
ReportBrandon Dukes for PACampaign website · Brandon Dukes for PA · dukesforpa.com
“Push for a dedicated state infrastructure fund tied to high-growth corridors like southern Butler County. … Hold developers accountable for their fair share as they profit from Butler County's growth.”
Government & transparency
Supports open primaries and same-day voter registration.
ReportButler Pa. House special election pits Timko against Dukes ahead of midtermsNews coverage · 90.5 WESA · Aug 10, 2026 · wesanews.org
“He supports same-day voter registration and open primaries”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brandon Dukes on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- 2026 General Election Information (November 3rd) - Sample Ballots, Butler County
Election filing · Butler County Bureau of Elections · butlercountypa.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, Butler County - General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Butler County Board of Elections · Jul 28, 2026 · butlercountypa.gov
- Rep. Brandon Dukes | Biography
Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com
- Dukes takes oath of office to serve Pennsylvania's 12th Legislative District
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brandon Dukes · Sep 8, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Brandon Dukes for PA
Campaign website · Brandon Dukes for PA · dukesforpa.com
- 12th District face-off: What voters need to know
News coverage · Cranberry Eagle · Aug 14, 2026 · cranberryeagle.com
- Butler Pa. House special election pits Timko against Dukes ahead of midterms
News coverage · 90.5 WESA · Aug 10, 2026 · wesanews.org
- Dukes, Venkat introduce inheritance tax reform legislation for family-owned businesses
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brandon Dukes · Sep 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
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