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State Representative, 98th District
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Nicky WoodsCampaign photo — Friends of Nicky Woods

Nicky Woods

Candidate for State Representative, 98th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Lancaster County Clerk of Courts; small business owner
Lives in
Mount Joy Township
Campaign website
nickyforstaterep.com

Lancaster County Clerk of Courts since 2024 and a former police officer with more than 20 years in law enforcement (Lancaster City and Northwest Regional police). She owns a small business and chairs the Elizabethtown Area Republican Committee.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Friends of Nicky Woods

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports lowering taxes, cutting wasteful spending and keeping state costs from shifting onto property taxes.

    Issues | Nicky Woods for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Nicky Woods · Lower Taxes & Responsible Spending · nickyforstaterep.com

    “Nicky Woods supports lowering taxes, reducing wasteful spending, and stopping Harrisburg from shifting costs onto homeowners through rising property taxes.”
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Public safety

Education

  • Supports parental rights and school choice, including private, charter, cyber and homeschool options.

    GOP voters overwhelmingly pick Woods over Lindemuth in the 98th District

    News coverage · LancasterOnline · May 19, 2026 · lancasteronline.com

    “cut government red tape, defend parental rights in education, and stand firm with law enforcement to protect public safety”
    Issues | Nicky Woods for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Nicky Woods · Parental Rights & Educational Choice · nickyforstaterep.com

    “Nicky supports educational choice, strong academic standards, and removing unnecessary state barriers”
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Economy & jobs

  • Calls for fewer regulations, lower taxes and affordable energy for small businesses.

    Issues | Nicky Woods for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Nicky Woods · Supporting Small Business · nickyforstaterep.com

    “Nicky will fight for fewer regulations, lower taxes, affordable energy, and a business climate where employers can hire, grow, and stay”
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  • Opposes one-size-fits-all minimum wage mandates, saying wages should grow through a strong economy.

    Voter Guide Profile for PA State Representative, District 98 candidate - Nicky Woods

    Candidate questionnaire · iVoterGuide (AFA Action) · Economy: minimum wage · ivoterguide.com

    “I support fair wages, but oppose one-size-fits-all mandates.”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes elective abortion except to save the mother's life and opposes public funds for abortion providers.

    Voter Guide Profile for PA State Representative, District 98 candidate - Nicky Woods

    Candidate questionnaire · iVoterGuide (AFA Action) · Right to Life … Right to Life · ivoterguide.com

    “Elective abortion should not be permitted, with the only exception being when it is necessary to save the life of the mother … I strongly believe that taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund abortion providers.”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

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

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (11)

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