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State Representative, 118th District
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Jim HaddockOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Jim Haddock

Candidate for State Representative, 118th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; owner of Haddock Rentals
Lives in
Pittston Township, Luzerne County
Campaign website
friendsofjimhaddock.com

State representative for the 118th District since 2023. He was previously clerk of courts and prothonotary manager in Luzerne County for 10 years, mayor of Avoca for eight years, a Pittston Area school board member and a banker for more than 25 years.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports H.B. 1682, which would withhold lawmakers' and the Governor's pay while the state budget is late.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 118

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I believe that the budget should be passed on time. So much so that I have signed onto HB 1682”
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Public safety

  • Says he protects law-abiding gun owners while backing safety measures to keep guns from dangerous criminals.

    Standing Up for Our Community — friendsofjimhaddock.com

    Campaign website · Friends of Jim Haddock · Fighting to Keep Our Communities Safe · friendsofjimhaddock.com

    “Jim has always protected law-abiding gun owners while working to pass common-sense safety reforms to keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous criminals”
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  • Sponsored a House-passed bill creating a $30 million grant program for fire companies.In office

    H.B. 2446 (Fire Company Transformational Grant Program) passed the House June 8, 2026, and went to the Senate; grants of $100,000 to $2.5 million for equipment, facilities, staffing and recruitment.

    House passes Haddock measure to create new $30 million state grant program for fire companies

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Haddock · Jun 8, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “By investing an additional $30 million in firefighting, this bill would protect communities and the lives of those who serve them.”
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Education

Economy & jobs

  • Opposes UGI Electric's requested rate increase and urged the PUC to reject it.In office

    July 2026 letter to the Public Utility Commission; he also testified against a PPL Electric rate request earlier in 2026.

    Haddock stands up for consumers by opposing UGI rate hike

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Haddock · Jul 1, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “I respectfully urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to reject this proposed rate increase at this time”
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Environment & parks

  • Voted for House bills making data centers pay their water and power costs and report their usage.

    He cites H.B. 1834 (costs), H.B. 2150 (annual water and power reports) and H.B. 2151 (a model local ordinance), and opposes removing local control.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 118

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I voted for HB 1834 to insure that data centers pay all costs of water and power associated with their operations. … I voted on HB 2150 which requires annual reports on water and power usage. … I will not support removing local control or tie their hands.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports access to reproductive care.

    Women’s Rights — friendsofjimhaddock.com

    Campaign website · Friends of Jim Haddock · friendsofjimhaddock.com

    “Women have a right to reproductive care, and Jim will lead the effort to keep it that way.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports protecting and expanding voting laws, including opening primary elections to independent voters.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 118

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I will always vote to protect and expand voting rights. … I strongly support opening Primary Elections to Independent voters.”
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