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State Representative, 130th District
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Erik Bonnett

Candidate for State Representative, 130th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
IT business owner
Campaign website
erikbonnett.com

Owner of Bonn I.T. Solutions, a technology services company, and a former Pennsylvania state constable. In 2022 he served in the International Legion of Defense of Ukraine.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Erik for PA (erikbonnett.com)

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Calls for tax changes so the wealthiest Pennsylvanians pay the same share as the middle class.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130

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

    “I will push for fair taxation so the wealthiest Pennsylvanians pay the same share as the middle class”
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  • Calls for budget deadlines with consequences if missed and earlier bipartisan negotiations.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130

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

    “there should be clear deadlines with consequences if they are missed … I would prioritize early, bipartisan negotiations to avoid last-minute deals behind closed doors.”
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Public safety

  • Supports more funding for local police rather than relying on federal agencies.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130

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

    “I believe in more funding for local law enforcement, not relying on federal agencies unfamiliar with our communities.”
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Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

  • Supports state data center rules with local authority kept, and says big tech should pay for grid costs.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130

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

    “Big tech should pay for energy grids and infrastructure. … State regulation should exist, but municipalities must retain authority under the MPC.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports universal health coverage that emphasizes preventive care and lower drug costs.

    About Erik — Erik Bonnett for State Representative

    Campaign website · Erik for PA · erikbonnett.com

    “I will fight for universal healthcare coverage, working towards a system that prioritizes preventive care, reduces pharmaceutical costs”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports term limits for all elected officials and a ban on insider trading.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130

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

    “I will advocate for term limits for all elected officials and ban insider trading”
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  • Supports post-election audits, fully funded voting technology and county election funding.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130

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

    “I back strong post-election audits, modernized and fully funded voting technology, and adequate funding for county election officials.”
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Other issues in this race

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

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