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State Representative, 63rd District
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Josh BashlineOfficial portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Josh Bashline

Candidate for State Representative, 63rd District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Clarion Township, Clarion County
Campaign website
repbashline.com

Republican state representative for the 63rd District (all of Clarion County and part of Armstrong County), first elected in 2024. A 12-year veteran of the Pennsylvania National Guard and Edinboro University graduate, he previously managed a state House member's district office.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes raising taxes; says the governor's 2026-27 budget plan overspends and draws down the Rainy Day Fund.In office

    Fight Continues to Put 63rd District First, Says Bashline

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Josh Bashline · repbashline.com

    “We should increase state revenue through economic prosperity and job creation, not by raising taxes”
    Fiscal Stewardship, Fair Funding Critical for Next State Budget, Says Bashline

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Josh Bashline · Feb 4, 2026 · repbashline.com

    “It spends well past our means and will take $4.58 billion out of the Rainy Day Fund”
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  • Voted for HB 2224 to eliminate the tax on electricity; backs suspending gas and cell phone taxes.In office

    Fight Continues to Put 63rd District First, Says Bashline

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Josh Bashline · repbashline.com

    “House Bill 2224 would eliminate the nearly 6% tax on electricity, saving Pennsylvania families $1.7 billion. … My colleagues and I are advocating for a six-month suspension of the tax on cell phone services and the gas tax”
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Public safety

  • Sponsored a bill to strengthen state preemption of local firearm ordinances and let challengers recover costs.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Preemption Legislation (former HB 63)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 15, 2025 · palegis.us

    “providing for better enforcement of Pennsylvania's current state preemption over local firearms and ammunition regulations … Despite this local governments continue to pass ordinances regulating firearms in defiance of state law.”
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Education

  • Supports expanding EITC school-choice tax credits; opposed HB 2632, which cut EITC and OSTC.In office

    Fight Continues to Put 63rd District First, Says Bashline

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Josh Bashline · repbashline.com

    “I will continue fighting to preserve and expand the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program … I opposed the recent passage of House Bill 2632 because it makes significant cuts to the EITC and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs”
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Health & human services

  • Added fraud safeguards, including residency and citizenship proof, to a small-business health insurance tax credit.

    House Approves Bashline Amendment Aimed at Strengthening Fraud Prevention Measures

    News coverage · exploreJefferson (EYT Media Group) · Jun 12, 2026 · explorejeffersonpa.com

    “requirements for proof of residency and citizenship for employees receiving benefits under the program, the establishment of a fraud prevention office within Pennie … We must stop fraudsters and thieves from accessing funds that belong to other people”
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Government & transparency

Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

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

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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