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State Representative, 126th District
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Miguel Vasquez

Candidate for State Representative, 126th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Director of operational excellence
Campaign website
mvfor126.com

A human services program leader and licensed real estate agent who previously served as a school board director. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

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Photo: Campaign photo — submitted by the candidate to VOTE411

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Calls for earlier budget negotiations, a focus on core services and on-time state budgets.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 126

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · State budget · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “we should start negotiations earlier, focus on core services, spend taxpayer dollars responsibly, and get the budget done on time”
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Public safety

  • Supports law enforcement and community policing and a firm stance on violent crime and repeat offenders.

    Miguel Vasquez for PA House — District 126

    Campaign website · Friends of Miguel Vasquez · Public Safety Comes First … Public Safety Comes First · mvfor126.com

    “Supporting law enforcement and community policing efforts … Taking a firm stance on violent crime, drug trafficking, and repeat offenders”
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Education

  • Supports expanding school choice, curriculum transparency and parental rights in education.

    Miguel Vasquez for PA House — District 126

    Campaign website · Friends of Miguel Vasquez · Strong Families. Better Education. … Strong Families. Better Education. · mvfor126.com

    “Expanding school choice so families can choose what works best … Strengthening parental rights in education”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports cutting regulations on small businesses and reducing wasteful state spending.

    Miguel Vasquez for PA House — District 126

    Campaign website · Friends of Miguel Vasquez · Grow the Economy — Not Government … Grow the Economy — Not Government · mvfor126.com

    “Cutting regulations that hold back small businesses … Reducing wasteful spending to protect taxpayers”
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  • Supports protecting natural gas jobs and letting solar and renewables compete in a free market.

    Miguel Vasquez for PA House — District 126

    Campaign website · Friends of Miguel Vasquez · Energy Independence & Affordability … Energy Independence & Affordability · mvfor126.com

    “Protecting natural gas jobs and Pennsylvania energy workers … Allowing solar and renewable energy to compete in a free market”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports data center development with basic state standards but local control of zoning and land use.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 126

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Data centers … Data centers · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I support economic development, including data centers, but I don't think Harrisburg should override local communities. … municipalities should still have the authority to make zoning and land use decisions under the Municipal Planning Code”
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Health & human services

  • Supports redirecting state resources toward veterans' programs.

    Miguel Vasquez for PA House — District 126

    Campaign website · Friends of Miguel Vasquez · Putting Veterans First · mvfor126.com

    “He supports redirecting resources toward veterans and programs that make a real impact in their lives.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports accurate voter rolls, ballot chain of custody and post-election audits, plus voter education.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 126

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections … Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “keeping voter rolls accurate, maintaining a clear chain of custody for ballots, and conducting post-election audits … We should make voting straightforward by improving voter education, making sure polling places are accessible”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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