Joe Webster
Candidate for State Representative, 150th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Lower Providence Township
- Campaign website
- joewebsterpa.com
State representative for the 150th District and a retired U.S. Air Force colonel who worked 20 years in the Pentagon, including as legislative liaison to Congress. He later worked in information technology and taught national security strategy for the Air University.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Calls for more state revenue, citing untaxed oil and gas drilling and the 'Delaware loophole'.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 150Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · State budget answer … State budget answer · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We don't tax oil and gas development (Texas, Wyoming, West Virginia do). … We allow multi-regional and international companies to move their revenue outside of PA (see Delaware loophole).”
Public safety
Backs a bill barring government agents and police in Pennsylvania from masking or hiding their identities.In office
ReportPa. lawmakers to introduce bill to rein in masks worn by government agentsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Joe Webster · Jul 21, 2025 · pahouse.com
“This legislation will ensure that the public is able to identify that someone is a government officer”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored HB 894 creating an apprenticeship program for veterans entering clean-energy work.In office
ReportAmid energy affordability crisis, House Blue-Green Caucus launches new bill package to expand clean energy, strengthen workforcePublic statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Apr 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“sponsored by Rep. Joe Webster, D-Montgomery, creates an apprenticeship program for veterans entering the sustainability sector”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored HB 782 requiring utilities to disclose their votes inside the PJM regional grid operator.In office
ReportWebster, Rabb introduce bill to increase transparency in electric supplyPublic statement · Office of Rep. Joe Webster · Mar 6, 2025 · pahouse.com
“Pennsylvanians deserve transparency when it comes to decisions that affect their electricity bills and our state's energy future.”
Urged the state Senate in 2025 to pass the House-approved public transit funding bill.In office
ReportWebster, Montgomery County Democrats demand Senate Republicans return to Harrisburg to pass critical transit funding billPublic statement · Office of Rep. Joe Webster · Aug 6, 2025 · pahouse.com
“pass a full state budget that includes the critical needs for our transit systems”
Environment & parks
Sponsored HB 2650 tying data center tax breaks to strict energy, water and community standards.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 150Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Data centers answer · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The state legislature absolutely must establish guardrails around the power, water, and land use for data centers.”
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Creating Strict, Enforceable Controls On Data Center Development in Pennsylvania (HB 2650)Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 15, 2026 · palegis.us
“establishes strict, enforceable guidelines to ensure that any developer seeking tax incentives for data center equipment in Pennsylvania meets strong standards”
Government & transparency
Calls PA elections secure; supports funding county election offices and clarifying mail-in rules (HB 499).
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 150Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Elections answer · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We should fund county election services so they can be fully staffed, so all counties can keep their equipment current.”
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Implementing the Bipartisan Joint State Government Commission Report Regarding Mail-in Ballots (HB 499)Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 13, 2025 · palegis.us
“I am introducing legislation to clarify and streamline the mail-in voting process in Pennsylvania.”
Sponsored bills to bar political spending by PA-chartered corporations and by substantially foreign-owned firms.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Prohibiting Political Expenditures by Corporations (HB 2728)Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 2, 2026 · palegis.us
“we are introducing legislation to revoke the power of corporations in Pennsylvania to make political expenditures”
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Stopping Foreign Interference in Elections (HB 497)Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 29, 2025 · palegis.us
“prohibit corporations that are substantially foreign owned from making expenditures and contributions in support of the success or defeat of a candidate”
All sources (16)
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by precinct), Berks County - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Berks County Board of Elections / Election Services · berkspa.gov
- 2026 General Election Unofficial Candidate List, Montgomery County
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services / Board of Elections · Aug 27, 2026 · assets.montgomerycountypa.gov
- Unofficial Sample Ballots for 2026 General Election (by voting district), Montgomery County - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services / Board of Elections · webapp07.montcopa.org
- 2026 General Election Unofficial Candidate List (8-27)
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services · Aug 27, 2026 · assets.montgomerycountypa.gov
- Unofficial Sample Ballots for 2026 General Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (precinct sample ballots)
Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · webapp07.montcopa.org
- Rep. Joe Webster | Biography
Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com
- 2026 Primary Election Full Candidate List (3-25), Montgomery County
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services · assets.montgomerycountypa.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 150
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Creating Strict, Enforceable Controls On Data Center Development in Pennsylvania (HB 2650)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 15, 2026 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Implementing the Bipartisan Joint State Government Commission Report Regarding Mail-in Ballots (HB 499)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 13, 2025 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Prohibiting Political Expenditures by Corporations (HB 2728)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 2, 2026 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Stopping Foreign Interference in Elections (HB 497)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 29, 2025 · palegis.us
- Webster, Rabb introduce bill to increase transparency in electric supply
Public statement · Office of Rep. Joe Webster · Mar 6, 2025 · pahouse.com
- Webster, Montgomery County Democrats demand Senate Republicans return to Harrisburg to pass critical transit funding bill
Public statement · Office of Rep. Joe Webster · Aug 6, 2025 · pahouse.com
- Pa. lawmakers to introduce bill to rein in masks worn by government agents
Public statement · Office of Rep. Joe Webster · Jul 21, 2025 · pahouse.com
- Amid energy affordability crisis, House Blue-Green Caucus launches new bill package to expand clean energy, strengthen workforce
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Apr 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
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