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State Representative, 117th District
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Jamie WalshOfficial portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Jamie Walsh

Candidate for State Representative, 117th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Sweet Valley (Ross Township)
Campaign website
repwalsh.com

State representative for the 117th District since 2025, serving on the Children and Youth, Health, Housing and Community Development, and State Government committees. He was previously a medical-device sales executive and small business owner, and co-founded the parents' rights group Citizens Advisory of Pennsylvania.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports eliminating property taxes through a combination of higher sales and income taxes, per WVIA.

    Unusual primary election features challenges to three incumbent state legislators

    News coverage · WVIA News · May 17, 2026 · wvia.org

    “He also favors eliminating property taxes through a combination of higher sales and income taxes.”
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  • Sponsored a bill to repeal the data center sales tax exemption, sending the revenue to the Motor License Fund.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Repealing the Data Center Tax Break and Reducing the Gas Tax

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 4, 2026 · palegis.us

    “I am proposing that the Computer Data Center Equipment Exemption Program be repealed, with the resulting revenue directed to the Motor License Fund”
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  • Voted against the 2026-27 state budget, saying spending beyond the state's means will lead to tax increases.In office

    Walsh Votes Against Unsustainable Budget Plan

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jamie Walsh · Jul 12, 2026 · repwalsh.com

    “I cannot support the continued spending beyond our means that will only result in increased taxes in the years ahead”
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Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Co-sponsors a childcare package with start-up grants, expansion loans and changes to state childcare regulations.In office

    Walsh Supports Legislative Initiative to Make Childcare More Affordable in PA

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jamie Walsh · Jun 3, 2026 · repwalsh.com

    “is a co-sponsor of a legislative package designed to address the childcare crisis in Pennsylvania … Establish a state-funded grant program for start-up childcare providers. … Establish a state-funded low-interest/forgivable loan program for expansion of childcare facilities. … make recommendations for reducing burdensome and redundant regulations”
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  • Signed a letter asking regulators to withdraw the Health Department's proposed disease-control rule rewrite.In office

    Walsh Joins Colleagues in Fight Against Government Overreach

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jamie Walsh · Sep 25, 2026 · repwalsh.com

    “The proposal from the Department of Health would threaten the rights and privacy of every Pennsylvania resident”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment giving municipalities power to block development projects through zoning.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Zoning Constitutional Amendment

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 8, 2026 · palegis.us

    “empowering local municipalities to manage their zoning regulations to prevent any development projects that they find untenable or detrimental”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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