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State Senator, 30th District
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Judy Ward

Candidate for State Senator, 30th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State senator; registered nurse
Lives in
Hollidaysburg, Blair County
Campaign website
senatorjudyward.com

Republican state senator for the 30th District since 2019 (elected in 2018) and chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. A registered nurse, she previously served two terms representing the 80th District in the state House.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania Senate

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for the 2026-27 state budget, citing preservation of the Rainy Day Fund.In office

    Sen. Ward Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget While Preserving Rainy Day Fund

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Judy Ward · Jul 12, 2026 · senatorjudyward.com

    “Today, I voted for a responsible spending plan that protects taxpayers, preserves our Rainy Day Fund and helps secure Pennsylvania's economic future”
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  • Voted for a Senate bill to end the gross receipts tax on electric bills.In office

    PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Judy Ward · Jun 26, 2026 · senatorjudyward.com

    “Senate Republicans have taken action to deliver historic tax cuts to put families first … would eliminate the gross receipts tax on electric bills”
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Public safety

  • Sponsored Act 50 of 2026, raising the maximum penalty for unlicensed truck-driving (CDL) schools to $25,000.In office

    Ward Bill to End CDL Mills Becomes Law

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Judy Ward · Jul 20, 2026 · senatorjudyward.com

    “Previously, the maximum civil penalty for operating an unauthorized CDL school was $2,500. Act 50 increases that penalty to $25,000”
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Education

  • Offered an amendment to keep and add funding to the EITC private-school scholarship tax credit.In office

    PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Judy Ward · Jun 26, 2026 · senatorjudyward.com

    “I was proud to offer an amendment to House Bill 1667 that would provide stability for our EITC program while increasing funding.”
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  • Joined senators planning a bill to opt Pennsylvania into the federal scholarship tax credit.In office

    PA Senators Support Empowering Parents with Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Judy Ward · Aug 5, 2026 · senatorjudyward.com

    “announced today they plan to introduce legislation that would ensure Pennsylvania families can benefit from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit”
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  • Urges the House to pass the Save Women's Sports Act, limiting women's sports by biological sex.In office

    Ward Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Save Women's Sports Act

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Judy Ward · Jun 30, 2026 · senatorjudyward.com

    “pass the Save Women's Sports Act to ensure fairness, safety and opportunity for women and girls across our commonwealth”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

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

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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