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State Representative, 35th District
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Dan Goughnour

Candidate for State Representative, 35th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
McKeesport
Campaign website
danforstaterep.com

State representative for the 35th District since April 2025, after winning a special election to succeed the late Rep. Matt Gergely. He served more than 16 years with the McKeesport Police Department, most recently as captain of detectives, and served on the McKeesport Area School Board.

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

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

Education

Economy & jobs

  • Supports expanding job training programs in the region.

    Meet Dan - Dan Goughnour for PA State House District 35

    Campaign website · Dan for PA · Priorities · danforstaterep.com

    “Boost job training programs to provide opportunities for everyone in our region.”
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  • Sponsors House Bill 1572, raising the per-project cap on the historic preservation tax credit to $1.5 million.In office

    House approves Goughnour bill to spark more historic preservation

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Dan Goughnour · Jun 30, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “increasing the credit will make preserving these properties more attractive.”
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  • Says the Nippon Steel–U.S. Steel deal secures local jobs tied to Mon Valley steelmaking.In office

    Goughnour lauds investment in local steel industry

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Dan Goughnour · Jun 20, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “This deal ensures that those jobs are secure and that the local economy will continue to benefit”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Opposed Pennsylvania American Water's proposed rate increase, urging regulators to consider alternatives.In office

    Goughnour opposes PA American Water rate hike

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Dan Goughnour · Nov 19, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “This isn't the time for a rate increase like this … I'm not in favor of shifting that burden to consumers.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (8)

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