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State Representative, 189th District
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Danica Hartenfels

Candidate for State Representative, 189th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Business owner; executive director of development, Serenité
Lives in
Smithfield Township, Monroe County
Campaign website
votedanica.com

Owner of Wick It Candle Bar and DB Hart Hospitality Consulting and executive director of development for Serenité, a private vacation community in Pocono Township. She previously worked about 20 years for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and is vice president of the ESU Alumni Association.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Danica Hartenfels for State Representative

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Calls for accountability and transparency in how the state uses tax dollars.

    Meet Danica | Danica for State Representative

    Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Danica's Priorities — Responsible Tax Use … Why She's Running · votedanica.com

    “Demand accountability and transparency in Harrisburg. … ensures tax dollars are respected and wisely used”
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Public safety

  • Supports backing local law enforcement to protect neighborhoods.

    Danica Hartenfels for State Representative

    Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Danica's Priorities — Safe, Strong Communities · votedanica.com

    “Protect neighborhoods and back local law enforcement.”
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Education

  • Calls for school facility decisions that balance taxpayer costs with keeping students the top priority.

    Danica Speaks at the East Stroudsburg School Board Town Hall

    Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Jan 12, 2026 · ESASD Feasibility Study Town Hall · votedanica.com

    “balances responsible use of taxpayer dollars while ensuring students remain the top priority”
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Economy & jobs

  • Calls for support for childcare and fair wages for working families.

    Meet Danica | Danica for State Representative

    Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Danica's Priorities — Working Families First · votedanica.com

    “Support childcare, fair wages, and family success.”
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  • Proposes cutting red tape for small businesses and local entrepreneurs.

    Danica Hartenfels for State Representative

    Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Danica's Priorities — Support for Small Businesses · votedanica.com

    “Cut red tape and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs.”
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  • Says the state should encourage small business growth and inclusive workforce development.

    Uplifting Women in Business in Monroe County

    Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Mar 25, 2026 · votedanica.com

    “state leadership still plays a role in ensuring access to resources, encouraging small business growth, and supporting workforce development efforts that include everyone”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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