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State Representative, 15th District
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Joshua D. Kail

Candidate for State Representative, 15th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Beaver, Beaver County

State representative for the 15th District and Republican chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. Before taking office he was an attorney for small and mid-sized businesses and a solicitor for local governments.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports the 2026-27 budget agreement, citing spending below the governor's request and no tax increases.In office

    In November 2025 he voted against the 2025-26 general appropriation, saying it spent too much.

    Kail Praises Removal of Consequential Carbon Tax in State Budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Joshua D. Kail · Nov 12, 2025 · repkail.com

    “I voted against the general appropriation because it spends too much”
    Kail: Budget Puts Families, Community Needs First

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Joshua D. Kail · Jul 13, 2026 · repkail.com

    “The final agreement comes in at $50.8 billion – nearly $2.5 billion less than his original request – and will result in no tax increases.”
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  • Proposes requiring data centers to pay the property taxes of residents over 65 in their communities.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Special Data Center Impact fee to pay Seniors property taxes

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 24, 2026 · palegis.us

    “requiring data centers to pay the property taxes of any resident over the age of 65 in the community”
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Public safety

  • Co-sponsors 'Josh's Law' to allow automated camera enforcement in highway work zones.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Josh's Law

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 1, 2026 · palegis.us

    “our legislation authorizes mobile automated work zone safety systems to direct traffic and cite unsafe driving in lane-restricted work zones”
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Education

  • Opposes allowing athletes born male to compete in girls' sports; promotes a 'Defending Our Daughters' pledge.In office

    Defending Our Daughters: Make the Promise

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Joshua D. Kail · Jan 7, 2026 · repkail.com

    “Allowing biological males to play in girls' sports is insane and will ruin that forum for our daughters.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Proposes 25-year environmental permits for large power plants designated as priority projects.In office

    The Power Plant Certainty and Stability Act would let the PUC designate generation projects over 200 megawatts as priority projects.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Power Plant Certainty and Stability Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 1, 2026 · palegis.us

    “allow the project to receive environmental permits that they need to operate for a period of 25 years”
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  • Introduced a bill, with Rep. Kozak, to end vehicle emissions inspections in Beaver County.In office

    Kozak, Kail Introduce Bill to Exempt Beaver County from Vehicle Emissions Inspections

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Joshua D. Kail · Feb 10, 2026 · repkail.com

    “Removing Beaver County from this outdated process would provide deserved relief to those who find it difficult to make ends meet.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supported repealing the regulations that put Pennsylvania in RGGI, which he calls a carbon tax.In office

    Kail Praises Removal of Consequential Carbon Tax in State Budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Joshua D. Kail · Nov 12, 2025 · repkail.com

    “we will reassert the authority of the General Assembly by repealing, by law, the regulations that put us into RGGI.”
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Courts & justice

  • Describes his priorities as restoring law and order, protecting taxpayers and defending the Second Amendment.In office

    About Josh | PA State Rep. Josh Kail

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repkail.com

    “a legislator who will work to restore law and order, protect taxpayers, defend life and the Second Amendment”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joshua D. Kail on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (11)

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