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State Representative, 132nd District
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Mike SchlossbergOfficial portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Mike Schlossberg

Candidate for State Representative, 132nd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Campaign website
voteschlossberg.com

State representative for the 132nd District since 2013 and House Majority Whip since 2024; he co-founded the House Mental Health Caucus. He previously served on Allentown City Council and worked for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Education

  • Backed the 2026-27 budget's school funding increases, citing gains for Allentown and Parkland schools.In office

    He said state funding for the Allentown and Parkland school districts rises by $22.8 million (8.2%) and $316,000 (1.5%).

    Schlossberg: New state spending plan supports everyday Pennsylvanians

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Mike Schlossberg · Jul 12, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “this budget continues the work of the Democratic House majority to deliver fair and adequate funding for public schools … state funding for Parkland and Allentown schools will increase by $316,000 (1.5%) and $22,799,000 (8.2%) respectively”
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  • Voted to extend EITC scholarship tax credits to child care while adding reporting and audit requirements.In office

    House Bill 2632 passed the House and went to the Senate.

    Schlossberg votes to increase transparency and expand opportunities for childcare in educational tax credit program

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Mike Schlossberg · Jun 22, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “A $680 million annual scholarship tax program should be transparent and include detailed reporting”
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Housing

  • Calls for making it easier to build housing and cutting unneeded regulations to lower housing costs.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 132

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

    “We need to make it easier to build more housing, enhance the existing housing stock, and reduce unnecessary governmental regulations.”
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Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Proposes overhauling the Mental Health Procedures Act, including the standard for involuntary 302 commitments.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Improving the Mental Health Procedures Act

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

    “The very mental and behavioral health system that the MHPA was built upon no longer exists … This legislation represents a major overhaul of the MHPA.”
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  • Joined a proposal requiring parents seeking school vaccine exemptions to get annual counseling from a provider.In office

    Memo circulated by Rep. Dan Frankel with Schlossberg and three other Democrats; it would keep existing religious exemptions.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Ensuring Parental Access to Current Vaccine Information Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 17, 2026 · palegis.us

    “Our bill would require parents seeking a vaccine requirement exemption to receive annual counseling from a health care provider”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports in-person early voting, automatic and same-day registration, and open primaries.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 132

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

    “Enact in-person early voting weeks before an election, automatic voter registration, same day voter registration, and a simplification of the vote by mail process. … I also support open primaries to allow independent and unaffiliated voters to vote in a major party primary.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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