Eric Nelson
Candidate for State Representative, 57th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Hempfield Township
- Campaign website
- repnelson.com
State representative for the 57th District since 2016 and a deputy chair of the House Republican Policy Committee. A Marine Corps veteran and safety professional, he is a partner with Steel City Safety and a former Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty member.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports eliminating Pennsylvania's inheritance tax.
ReportIncumbent Nelson, newcomer Francis seek 57th District seat in state HouseNews coverage · TribLive · Sep 19, 2026 · triblive.com
“Ideally, Nelson would like to see Pennsylvania's inheritance tax eliminated. … It's an unjust second taking that the government is doing”
Opposes broad-based tax increases and calls for a timely budget that lives within the state's means.In office
ReportAbout Rep. Eric NelsonGovernment record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repnelson.com
“committed to opposing broad-based tax increases”
Nelson: Shapiro's Budget is More of the SamePublic statement · Office of Rep. Eric Nelson · Feb 4, 2026 · repnelson.com
“Government must live within its means, and our citizens deserve a timely budget.”
Public safety
Leads a Westmoreland delegation bill to revise the state program for juvenile sex offenders at Torrance State Hospital.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Revising Pennsylvania's Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program (Strengthening Megan's Law & Act 21 Reform)Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · palegis.us
“Together we will close the Megan's Law gap, develop structured step-down facilities, enhance community/ law enforcement awareness”
Education
Calls for funding reading programs so that fourth graders learn to read.
ReportIncumbent Nelson, newcomer Francis seek 57th District seat in state HouseNews coverage · TribLive · Sep 19, 2026 · triblive.com
“Education is a priority, specifically funding reading programs to ensure fourth graders learn how to read”
Economy & jobs
Proposes fast-track state permits for data center developers who meet or exceed environmental design standards.In office
ReportNelson, Mullens, Barton Announce Accelerated Data Center Permitting LegislationPublic statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · Apr 28, 2025 · repnelson.com
“directs the PA Department of Environmental Protection to generate approved earthwork, stormwater and air permits to developers who commit to improved environmental outcomes”
Environment & parks
Supports charging other states a grid maintenance fee for Pennsylvania power to lower residents' bills.
ReportIncumbent Nelson, newcomer Francis seek 57th District seat in state HouseNews coverage · TribLive · Sep 19, 2026 · triblive.com
“a proposal to charge a grid maintenance fee to states that use electricity generated in Pennsylvania could result in lower bills for residents”
Health & human services
Calls for addressing medical liability costs that he says push hospitals out of maternity care.
ReportIncumbent Nelson, newcomer Francis seek 57th District seat in state HouseNews coverage · TribLive · Sep 19, 2026 · triblive.com
“Hospitals have been stepping away from maternity services because of liabilities”
Sponsored House-passed HB 1108 so parents who get a raise can keep child care aid with a higher copay.In office
ReportNelson, Giral Bill to Eliminate Child Care Cliff AdvancesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Eric Nelson · Oct 1, 2025 · repnelson.com
“enables lower-income parents to accept a raise AND keep essential child care”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Eric Nelson on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Westmoreland - 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Westmoreland County Election Bureau · Aug 24, 2026 · westmorelandcountypa.gov
- Incumbent Nelson, newcomer Francis seek 57th District seat in state House
News coverage · TribLive · Sep 19, 2026 · triblive.com
- About Rep. Eric Nelson
Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repnelson.com
- Nelson: Shapiro's Budget is More of the Same
Public statement · Office of Rep. Eric Nelson · Feb 4, 2026 · repnelson.com
- Nelson, Giral Bill to Eliminate Child Care Cliff Advances
Public statement · Office of Rep. Eric Nelson · Oct 1, 2025 · repnelson.com
- Nelson, Mullens, Barton Announce Accelerated Data Center Permitting Legislation
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · Apr 28, 2025 · repnelson.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Revising Pennsylvania's Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program (Strengthening Megan's Law & Act 21 Reform)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · palegis.us
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