Natalie Mihalek
Candidate for State Representative, 40th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; lawyer
- Lives in
- Peters Township, Washington County
- Campaign website
- repmihalek.com
State representative for the 40th District since 2019 (first elected in 2018). A U.S. Navy veteran and lawyer, she was previously a prosecutor in the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for the $50.8 billion 2026-27 budget, citing no tax increases or Rainy Day Fund withdrawals.In office
ReportMihalek: Budget Plan Hits the Mark on PrioritiesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · Jul 12, 2026 · repmihalek.com
“it does not rely on tax increases or raids of Pennsylvania's Rainy Day Fund”
Public safety
Sponsors HB 961 requiring low-head dams to be prominently marked with warning signs.In office
ReportMihalek: House Leader Should Not Put Political Wins Over Water SafetyPublic statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · Jul 1, 2026 · repmihalek.com
“which would require dams to be prominently marked with signs”
Environment & parks
Proposes establishing a constitutional right to clean soil, citing PFAS contamination.In office
ReportCo-sponsorship memo: Protecting Pennsylvania's Right to Clean SoilGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 11, 2026 · palegis.us
“I will be introducing legislation that will protect and provide Pennsylvanians with their constitutional right to clean soil.”
Health & human services
Authored the "Healthy PA" bill package targeting chemicals, dyes and artificial ingredients in food.In office
ReportHealthy PA Legislative Package Gains Momentum After Testimony, Press Event, Says MihalekPublic statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · May 15, 2025 · repmihalek.com
“The time has come to clean up our food supply.”
Co-sponsors HB 77 requiring restaurants to raise food-allergy awareness among staff and customers.In office
ReportLawmakers, Advocates Rally for Passage of Venkat/Mihalek Bill to Protect Restaurant Patrons with Food AllergiesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · Jun 10, 2025 · repmihalek.com
“the simple proposals in House Bill 77 are reasonable ways to provide them with confidence that their food is safe”
Co-sponsors child care bills including a $5 million state grant program for new child care providers.In office
ReportCo-sponsorship memo: Child Care Affordability Legislative Package Part 2Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · palegis.us
“This legislation will establish a State-funded Grant Program for start-up child care providers across the state … Prime Sponsors Labs, Tomlinson, Hogan, Mihalek and Klunk”
Government & transparency
Proposes triggering a special election when the state budget is not completed on time.In office
ReportCo-sponsorship memo: Establishing Accountability for Late State BudgetsGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 11, 2026 · palegis.us
“establishes a clear consequence for budget impasses by triggering a special election when our state government fails to complete the budget on time”
Courts & justice
Says she's open to prison reforms for nonviolent offenders but opposes 'unlocking the cell doors' for violent criminals.In office
ReportGaydos, Mihalek, Shaffer and Policy Committee Highlight Need for Accountability in Second-Degree Murder SentencingPublic statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · Aug 14, 2026 · repmihalek.com
“I am completely opposed to simply unlocking the cell doors for Pennsylvania's most violent criminals. … I'm happy to discuss prison reforms for nonviolent offenders and offering hands up to help them change their lives”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Natalie Mihalek on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (13)
- Members of the House | 2025-2026 Session
Government record · Pennsylvania General Assembly · palegis.us
- 2026 General Election Candidates (Unofficial Candidates List, 08/27/2026), Allegheny County
Election filing · Allegheny County Division of Elections · Aug 27, 2026 · alleghenycounty.us
- Polling Place Addresses and Sample Ballots, Allegheny County - November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Allegheny County Division of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · apps.alleghenycounty.us
- About Natalie - PA State Rep. Natalie Mihalek
Government record · PA House Republican Caucus · repmihalek.com
- 2026 General Election Specimen Ballots (Mail), Washington County
Election filing · Washington County Elections Division · washingtoncopa.gov
- Mihalek: Budget Plan Hits the Mark on Priorities
Public statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · Jul 12, 2026 · repmihalek.com
- Co-sponsorship memo: Establishing Accountability for Late State Budgets
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 11, 2026 · palegis.us
- Co-sponsorship memo: Protecting Pennsylvania's Right to Clean Soil
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 11, 2026 · palegis.us
- Mihalek: House Leader Should Not Put Political Wins Over Water Safety
Public statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · Jul 1, 2026 · repmihalek.com
- Healthy PA Legislative Package Gains Momentum After Testimony, Press Event, Says Mihalek
Public statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · May 15, 2025 · repmihalek.com
- Lawmakers, Advocates Rally for Passage of Venkat/Mihalek Bill to Protect Restaurant Patrons with Food Allergies
Public statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · Jun 10, 2025 · repmihalek.com
- Gaydos, Mihalek, Shaffer and Policy Committee Highlight Need for Accountability in Second-Degree Murder Sentencing
Public statement · Office of Rep. Natalie Mihalek · Aug 14, 2026 · repmihalek.com
- Co-sponsorship memo: Child Care Affordability Legislative Package Part 2
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · palegis.us
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