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State Senator, 20th District
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Lisa Baker

Candidate for State Senator, 20th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State senator
Lives in
Lehman Township, Luzerne County
Campaign website
senatorbaker.com

State senator for the 20th District since 2007, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Majority Caucus Administrator. She previously served as deputy chief of staff to two governors and as a longtime aide to the late state Senator Charles Lemmond.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supported the 2026-27 budget deal that raised no taxes and made no Rainy Day Fund withdrawals.In office

    Baker Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget Agreement

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Lisa Baker · Jul 12, 2026 · senatorbaker.com

    “Pennsylvania's Rainy Day Fund exists for emergencies, not to cover ongoing government spending … I remained focused on keeping costs down for taxpayers and preventing policies that would make it harder for people to get ahead.”
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  • Voted for HB 1667 to cut electric-bill and school-supply taxes, expand EITC and end a data center tax break.In office

    PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Lisa Baker · Jun 26, 2026 · senatorbaker.com

    “cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers and strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit … according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who supported the measure”
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Public safety

Housing

  • Supported Senate bills to streamline housing permits and approvals while keeping local oversight.In office

    Baker: Senate Approves Bills to Make Housing More Attainable Across PA

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Lisa Baker · Jun 3, 2026 · senatorbaker.com

    “These bills take a practical approach to removing barriers that slow housing development, helping communities create more housing opportunities while maintaining local oversight.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Opposes the proposed Shawnee-Walker transmission line in Pike County and the use of eminent domain for it.In office

    Baker, Olsommer Issue Statement on Proposed Powerlines in Pike County

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Lisa Baker · Mar 30, 2026 · senatorbaker.com

    “We do not support the use of eminent domain to acquire property. We remain opposed to the project as it currently stands.”
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Health & human services

Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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