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State Representative, 126th District
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Jacklyn RusnockOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Jacklyn Rusnock

Candidate for State Representative, 126th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Muhlenberg Township
Campaign website
voterusnock.com

State representative for the 126th District, first elected in November 2024. A registered dental hygienist, she taught dental sciences at the Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center and served on the Muhlenberg School Board.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Documented positions

Education

  • Sponsored a House-passed bill creating grants to modernize career and technical education curriculum.In office

    Pa. House unanimously approves Rusnock bill to modernize Career and Technical Education programs

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock · Jun 2, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “establish the Career and Technical Education Curriculum Modernization Grant Program … My bill invests in our workforce pipeline, supports local employers and gives students the tools they need to succeed in high-demand fields.”
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  • Proposes restarting state reimbursement for school construction (PlanCon) to ease property tax burdens.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Open PlanCon 2.0

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 12, 2026 · palegis.us

    “It is time to restart state funding for school facilities. … help reduce property tax burdens for school construction and ensure students and teachers have adequate learning environments”
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Housing

  • Sponsored a House-passed bill requiring insurers to tell homeowners about flood insurance and its cost.In office

    Rusnock bill to boost flood insurance awareness passes House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock · Mar 25, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “require insurance companies to disclose the availability and cost of flood insurance to homeowners”
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  • Supports more housing assistance funding, incentives for affordable housing and stronger tenant protections.In office

    Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock | Biography

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com

    “She is working to expand funding for housing assistance programs, incentivize affordable housing development, and strengthen tenant protections.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Hosted a flood-risk hearing and says local flood mitigation needs more state and federal help.In office

    Local communities ask for state, federal help after devastating floods

    Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com

    “this problem is bigger than they can solve at the local level, and they are asking for more help at the state and federal level.”
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Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Supports policies to expand health care access and lower costs.

    State Representative - Friends of Jacklyn Rusnock

    Campaign website · Friends of Jacklyn Rusnock · voterusnock.com

    “Everyone deserves quality healthcare, regardless of income or background. I'll fight for policies that expand access and lower costs.”
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  • Supports protecting marriage equality and women's reproductive rights.

    State Representative - Friends of Jacklyn Rusnock

    Campaign website · Friends of Jacklyn Rusnock · voterusnock.com

    “Protecting marriage equality and women's reproductive rights … I'll stand up for equality and women's reproductive rights.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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