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State Representative, 58th District
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Eric Davanzo

Candidate for State Representative, 58th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Smithton
Campaign website
repdavanzo.com

State representative for the 58th District since April 2020 and a House Republican deputy whip. Before taking office he was a carpenter superintendent for the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Joined a Westmoreland delegation bill to require lifetime registration for youths released from the state SRTP program.In office

    Westmoreland County House Delegation Works to Better Protect Citizens from Juvenile Sex Offenders

    Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · Jun 11, 2026 · repdavanzo.com

    “All individuals discharged from the SRTP to be subject to lifetime sexual offender registration and oversight requirements, regardless of when they were adjudicated delinquent.”
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  • Describes himself as committed to supporting law enforcement and Second Amendment rights.In office

    About Rep. Eric Davanzo

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repdavanzo.com

    “supporting law enforcement, and fighting for our Second Amendment rights”
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Education

  • Supports expanding tax-credit scholarships for students in low-performing schools.In office

    Budget Impasse Ends with Several Improvements, Davanzo Says

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Eric Davanzo · Nov 12, 2025 · repdavanzo.com

    “The program provides scholarships to students whose schools are failing and enables them to attend a school of their choice.”
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  • Backs HB 1849, which would bar biological males from female school and college sports teams.In office

    Dad Legislators Call for Action to Defend Daughters in Sports

    Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · Oct 28, 2025 · repdavanzo.com

    “expressly prohibit biological males from competing in teams or sports designated for females”
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Environment & parks

  • Voted for the 2025-26 budget, citing its withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.In office

    Budget Impasse Ends with Several Improvements, Davanzo Says

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Eric Davanzo · Nov 12, 2025 · repdavanzo.com

    “the budget passed today pulls Pennsylvania out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which only ever served to spike electricity costs”
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Health & human services

  • Supports the stricter SNAP eligibility administration in the 2025-26 budget.In office

    Budget Impasse Ends with Several Improvements, Davanzo Says

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Eric Davanzo · Nov 12, 2025 · repdavanzo.com

    “Part of this budget makes serious improvements to the program by removing applicants who are taking advantage of the system.”
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  • Proposed zero-interest state loans to Pre-K Counts child care providers during budget impasses.In office

    Davanzo Bill Prioritizes Child Care Over Politics

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Eric Davanzo · Aug 26, 2025 · repdavanzo.com

    “would authorize the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer no-interest loans equal to the amount a Pre-K Counts provider would have received”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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