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State Representative, 166th District
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Judy TrombettaCampaign photo — Friends of Judy Trombetta

Judy Trombetta

Candidate for State Representative, 166th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Intergovernmental affairs manager, Montgomery County; Haverford Township commissioner
Lives in
Haverford Township
Campaign website
judytrombetta.com

President of the Haverford Township Board of Commissioners, where she has represented the 4th Ward since 2022, and intergovernmental affairs manager in the Montgomery County Commissioners' office. She previously was chief of staff to a Pennsylvania state senator and to two Pittsburgh City Council members, and defeated 33-year incumbent Greg Vitali in the May 2026 Democratic primary.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Friends of Judy Trombetta

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports budget reforms for more transparency, enforced deadlines and independent revenue forecasts.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 166 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would support reforms that increase transparency, enforce clear deadlines, and rely on independent revenue forecasts”
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Public safety

  • Supports keeping civil immigration enforcement separate from local policing, as a Haverford resolution does.

    PA-166 State Representative Election Profile: Judy Trombetta

    Candidate questionnaire · Patch (Haverford) · May 12, 2026 · patch.com

    “protecting due process and ensuring that civil immigration enforcement remains clearly distinct from local policing responsibilities … I supported the Board of Commissioners’ adoption of Resolution 2476-2026”
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  • Supports training and modern equipment for police and first responders, and funding for volunteer fire companies.

    On the Issues | Judy Trombetta

    Campaign website · Friends of Judy Trombetta · Invest in Public Safety Solutions … Invest in Public Safety Solutions · judytrombetta.com

    “Providing first responders and police departments with proper training and modern equipment … Supporting volunteer fire companies with necessary resources, training, and funding”
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Education

  • Supports fair and adequate school funding and expanded mental health supports for students.

    On the Issues | Judy Trombetta

    Campaign website · Friends of Judy Trombetta · Fully Fund and Strengthen Public Education … Fully Fund and Strengthen Public Education · judytrombetta.com

    “Secure fair and adequate school funding … Expand mental health supports for students”
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Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Supports local control over data center siting and a moratorium on proposals in rural areas without zoning.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 166 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “municipalities should maintain authority over land use and local development, including data centers … In rural communities without zoning, there needs to be a moratorium for any new proposals”
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Health & human services

  • Supports reproductive freedom, affordable childcare, and paid family and medical leave.

    On the Issues | Judy Trombetta

    Campaign website · Friends of Judy Trombetta · Expand Policies That Support Women and Families … Expand Policies That Support Women and Families … Expand Policies That Support Women and Families · judytrombetta.com

    “Protecting reproductive freedom … Expanding access to affordable childcare … Supporting paid family and medical leave”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports early voting, automatic voter registration, shorter registration deadlines and paid time off to vote.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 166 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would support policies that expand opportunities to vote, including early voting, automatic voter registration, reduced registration deadlines, and requiring paid time off”
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