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State Representative, 124th District
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Jamie BartonOfficial portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Jamie Barton

Candidate for State Representative, 124th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; energy executive
Lives in
East Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County
Campaign website
repbarton.com

State representative for the 124th District since 2023, now in his second term; he is Republican vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Before taking office he spent more than three decades as vice president of Jack Rich Inc., an energy company.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Backed the 2026-27 budget deal as affordable while saying its spending is still too high.In office

    He called the under-$51 billion agreement affordable compared with the governor's $53 billion-plus proposal, and welcomed that it did not rely on revenue from legalizing recreational marijuana.

    Barton Announces Budget Deal Far More Reasonable than Governor's Proposal

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jamie Barton · Jul 12, 2026 · repbarton.com

    “While I still feel that spending is too high, it’s at least a plan Pennsylvania can actually afford, unlike the governor’s original proposal.”
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  • Calls for sending surplus state money back to taxpayers rather than new spending.In office

    Barton: Governor Opened the Door but Chose the Wrong Direction Again

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jamie Barton · Feb 4, 2026 · repbarton.com

    “I will be talking to my colleagues about how we can send money back to taxpayers”
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Education

  • Supports the budget's $10 million for career and technical centers to address waitlists.In office

    Barton Announces Budget Deal Far More Reasonable than Governor's Proposal

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jamie Barton · Jul 12, 2026 · repbarton.com

    “it provides $10 million for career and technical centers to help address the pervasive waitlists we’re seeing across the Commonwealth.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Co-sponsored legislation for accelerated DEP permits for data centers that meet federal standards.In office

    Nelson, Mullens, Barton Announce Accelerated Data Center Permitting Legislation

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jamie Barton · Apr 28, 2025 · repbarton.com

    “If engineering stamps and site designs meet or exceed federal limits, there is no need to wait for a multi-year Department of Environmental Protection review.”
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  • Voted against HB 2650's data center tax-break standards; voted for HB 2496's local zoning pause.In office

    HB 2650 would require data centers receiving tax breaks to meet standards on energy, local communication, jobs and the environment or repay abated taxes (passed the House 134-68). HB 2496 lets municipalities impose a 180-day pause on data center applications (passed 201-1).

    This week in politics: How Schuylkill County's legislators voted

    News coverage · Republican & Herald (via Yahoo News) · Jun 27, 2026 · HB 2650 … HB 2496 · yahoo.com

    “Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124): Nay … Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124): Yea”
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Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Supported the 2025-26 budget deal that repealed Pennsylvania's entry into RGGI.In office

    Barton: Energy Policy Wins Make Bloated Budget Deal Worth It

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jamie Barton · Nov 12, 2025 · repbarton.com

    “With RGGI out of the way, we can maximize our energy potential, ensure the reliability of our power grid and keep energy costs affordable”
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Health & human services

  • Supports added eligibility checks for Medicaid and SNAP recipients to guard against fraud.In office

    Barton: Energy Policy Wins Make Bloated Budget Deal Worth It

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jamie Barton · Nov 12, 2025 · repbarton.com

    “conduct several additional checks against recipients of Medical Assistance and SNAP to ensure eligibility and guard against fraud.”
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  • Proposes, as a co-prime sponsor, clear state inspection requirements for child care providers.In office

    Part of a 2026 House Republican child care affordability package; Barton is a co-prime sponsor of the document calling for statutory guidelines on DHS licensing inspection requirements.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Child Care Affordability Legislative Package Part 1

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · Document 5: Clear Inspection Requirements · palegis.us

    “Co-Prime Sponsors Barton, Rossi, and Klunk”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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