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State Representative, 147th District
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Donna M Scheuren

Candidate for State Representative, 147th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; business owner
Lives in
Lower Salford Township
Campaign website
donnascheuren.com

State representative for the 147th District since January 2023. She previously served three terms on the Souderton Area School Board and is a small business owner and manufacturer's representative.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes broad-based tax increases and calls for on-time budgets with stronger fraud oversight.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 147

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues … State budget question · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “In Harrisburg, I've supported responsible budgets, opposed broad-based tax increases … Harrisburg should strengthen oversight, modernize fraud detection, and enforce accountability across state programs.”
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  • Proposes rounding sales tax to the nearest nickel, with the added revenue going to the school pension fund.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Pennies for Pensions

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 2, 2026 · palegis.us

    “Any incremental revenue generated as a result of this rounding adjustment would be deposited directly into Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).”
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Public safety

  • Proposes "Erika's Law" to raise penalties for strangulation, including attacks by strangers.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Erika's Law – The Strangulation Accountability Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 7, 2026 · palegis.us

    “Strangulation is a highly dangerous and potentially lethal act of violence, regardless of the relationship between the victim and perpetrator.”
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Education

  • Supports legislation to keep girls' school sports limited to female athletes.In office

    Defending Our Daughters: Make the Promise

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Donna Scheuren · Jan 7, 2026 · repscheuren.com

    “I stand with my colleagues in supporting legislation that ensures girls' sports remain for our young women”
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Environment & parks

  • Says municipalities, not the state, should have the final say on data center siting through local zoning.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 147

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Data centers question · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “municipalities should retain the final say through local planning and zoning. The state can provide general guardrails, but it should not override local communities.”
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  • Calls open space and farmland preservation one of her top priorities; announced state-funded farm easements.In office

    Scheuren Announces Two More Farms Preserved in District

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Donna Scheuren · Jun 17, 2026 · repscheuren.com

    “Protecting open spaces across the district continues to be one of my biggest priorities”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports voter ID requirements with safeguards so every eligible voter can take part.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 147

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections question · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I support commonsense voter ID requirements, with clear standards and safeguards so every eligible voter can participate while every legal vote is protected.”
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Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Donna M Scheuren on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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