Jim Struzzi
Candidate for State Representative, 62nd District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- White Township, Indiana County
- Campaign website
- repstruzzi.com
State representative for the 62nd District since first being elected in 2018, now in his fourth term, and Republican chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Previously a journalist, PennDOT District 11 press secretary and president of the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Backed expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program so more seniors qualify.
ReportStruzzi announces his intent to run for re-election (press release from Jim Struzzi)News coverage · WCCS AM1160 & 101.1FM · Feb 12, 2026 · wccsradio.com
“We've now expanded the program so that more seniors are eligible than ever before”
Voted for the 2026-27 state budget, citing a 3.7% spending increase below the governor's proposal.In office
ReportStruzzi Supports Budget Package to Protect Taxpayers and Help CommunitiesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Jul 12, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
“I am proud to support this year's state budget package, which meets the needs of our Commonwealth without overspending … The budget represents a 3.7% increase over the budget last year, well below the 5.7% increase the governor asked for”
Education
Voted for HB 41, allowing separate PIAA playoffs for schools that draw students beyond set boundaries.In office
ReportStruzzi Votes 'Yes' on Bill to Level the Field for High School Sports PlayoffsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Apr 29, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
“The existing PIAA playoff system is unfair to most Indiana County schools”
Economy & jobs
Supports keeping the Keystone and Conemaugh coal-fired power plants open past their planned retirement.In office
ReportStruzzi Lauds the Extension of Key-Con Coal-fired Electric Plants AuthorizationPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Apr 22, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
“This is why I have supported the extension of the Key-Con plants”
House Appropriations Chairman Jim Struzzi Submits Comments Supporting Key-Con Consent Decree, Urges Approval to Protect Jobs and Grid ReliabilityPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Jan 16, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
“submitted public comments in strong support of the proposed Consent Decree … allowing the plants to preserve the option to operate beyond their previously announced 2028 retirement date”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored bills letting municipalities build and fund stormwater systems without a separate authority.In office
ReportStruzzi Storm Water Legislation Advances from CommitteePublic statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Apr 10, 2025 · repstruzzi.com
“allowing them to manage storm water without needing to create the bureaucracy of a separate authority”
Environment & parks
Opposed Pennsylvania's joining RGGI and sponsored a bill to eliminate the carbon-pricing regulation.In office
His 2026 re-election announcement says he helped negotiate the end of RGGI in the 2025-26 budget.
ReportStruzzi announces his intent to run for re-election (press release from Jim Struzzi)News coverage · WCCS AM1160 & 101.1FM · Feb 12, 2026 · wccsradio.com
“Struzzi helped negotiate the end of RGGI in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget”
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Eliminating RGGI RegulationGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 9, 2024 · palegis.us
“Our legislation will eliminate the RGGI regulation and prevent future similar proposals from proceeding without legislative approval”
Health & human services
Proposes expanding syringe service programs that refer participants to treatment and distribute naloxone.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Syringe Services Program Legislation to Reduce Overdose Deaths and Disease Transmission and Increase Connections to CareGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 11, 2024 · palegis.us
“expand access to syringe service programs to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, connect individuals with substance use disorder treatment providers”
Government & transparency
Calls on the state housing finance agency to act on audit findings about its PennHOMES program.In office
ReportMarcell, Struzzi Respond to Auditor General's PHFA AuditPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Feb 17, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
“This is why the PHFA must address the audit findings and recommendations with urgency.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jim Struzzi on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (11)
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Indiana: 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Indiana County Board of Elections · indianacountypa.gov
- PA State Rep. Jim Struzzi - About
Government record · PA House Republican Caucus · repstruzzi.com
- Struzzi announces his intent to run for re-election (press release from Jim Struzzi)
News coverage · WCCS AM1160 & 101.1FM · Feb 12, 2026 · wccsradio.com
- Struzzi Supports Budget Package to Protect Taxpayers and Help Communities
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Jul 12, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Eliminating RGGI Regulation
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 9, 2024 · palegis.us
- Struzzi Lauds the Extension of Key-Con Coal-fired Electric Plants Authorization
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Apr 22, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
- House Appropriations Chairman Jim Struzzi Submits Comments Supporting Key-Con Consent Decree, Urges Approval to Protect Jobs and Grid Reliability
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Jan 16, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
- Struzzi Storm Water Legislation Advances from Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Apr 10, 2025 · repstruzzi.com
- Struzzi Votes 'Yes' on Bill to Level the Field for High School Sports Playoffs
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Apr 29, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Syringe Services Program Legislation to Reduce Overdose Deaths and Disease Transmission and Increase Connections to Care
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 11, 2024 · palegis.us
- Marcell, Struzzi Respond to Auditor General's PHFA Audit
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jim Struzzi · Feb 17, 2026 · repstruzzi.com
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