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State Representative, 127th District
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Manny GuzmanOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Manny Guzman

Candidate for State Representative, 127th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Campaign website
pahouse.com

State representative for the 127th District since his election in November 2020 and chair of the House's Central Pennsylvania Delegation. He served on the Reading School Board from 2013 to 2017 and worked as a Democratic Party coalitions director and campaign organizer.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Backs the 2026-27 state budget, citing the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit for working families.In office

    Guzman Praises 2026-27 State Budget for Strengthening Education and Delivering Results for Berks County

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Our communities deserve a budget that provides the support and resources hardworking families need to navigate everyday challenges … the budget continues the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, returning nearly $200 million to almost 950,000 working families”
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Public safety

  • Convened police and prosecutors on rising violence in Reading and calls for coordinated action.In office

    Guzman Mobilizes Coordinated Response to Rising Violence in Reading

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · May 13, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “The safety of our families requires coordinated action across every level of government … We cannot normalize violence in Reading and across Berks County.”
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Education

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Urges PennDOT to study long-term improvements to the U.S. Route 222 corridor.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: U.S. Route 222 Corridor Planning Study

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 27, 2026 · palegis.us

    “urging the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to conduct a comprehensive Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study of U.S. Route 222”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes keeping skill games' current legal status through April 13, 2027 while lawmakers write rules.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Providing an Orderly Transition Period for Pennsylvania Skill Games

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 16, 2026 · palegis.us

    “I plan to introduce legislation establishing a temporary six-month transition period, through April 13, 2027, while the General Assembly continues its work.”
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  • Sponsored a House-passed bill letting drivers carry a digital vehicle registration card on their phone.In office

    Guzman bill to provide digital vehicle registration passes PA House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · Apr 27, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “give Pennsylvania drivers the option to carry a digital vehicle registration card on their smartphone or device”
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Courts & justice

  • Proposes graduated penalties for repeat unlicensed liquor sales and letting local police enforce them.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Unlicensed Liquor Sales and Municipal Enforcement

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 22, 2026 · palegis.us

    “I will soon introduce legislation establishing graduated penalties for repeat offenses. … authorize municipal law enforcement officers to enforce laws governing unlicensed liquor sales”
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