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State Senator, 32nd District
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Pat Stefano

Candidate for State Senator, 32nd District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State senator
Lives in
Bullskin Township, Fayette County
Campaign website
senatorstefano.com

State senator for the 32nd District, first elected in 2014, and chair of the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee. He was previously a third-generation owner of his family's business, Stefano's Printing, and is a past president of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Calls for a 2026-27 state budget that protects taxpayers and ensures long-term stability.In office

    Stefano Pushes Back on Spending Levels in Shapiro's Budget

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Feb 3, 2026 · senatorstefano.com

    “They deserve a responsible plan that protects taxpayers, strengthens our economy and ensures long-term stability.”
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Public safety

Education

  • Voted against Penn State's state funding request after the university decided to close seven branch campuses.In office

    WE ARE… Better than This

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Nov 19, 2025 · senatorstefano.com

    “my support for Penn State as an institution ENDS TODAY as I voted against its request for state funding”
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  • Supports SB 1293, which limits school and college teams designated for women to biological females.In office

    Stefano Supports Senate's Act to Protect Fairness in Women's Sports

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Apr 22, 2026 · senatorstefano.com

    “Female athletes deserve a level playing field where their talent and hard work is recognized and awarded fairly”
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Housing

  • Sponsored SB 1277 to let local governments extend redevelopment property tax abatements from 10 to 20 years.In office

    Stefano Bill in Attainable Housing Package Approved by Committee

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · May 6, 2026 · senatorstefano.com

    “By extending the abatement period to 20 years, we would give counties, municipalities and school districts the flexibility to structure incentives”
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Environment & parks

  • Voted for the 2025-26 budget, citing the end of RGGI, which he says would have raised electricity rates.In office

    Stefano Reacts to Bipartisan, Pro-Growth Budget Bill

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Nov 12, 2025 · senatorstefano.com

    “we’ve eliminated the looming threat of the RGGI electricity tax, thus preventing higher electricity rates”
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Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Sponsored SB 1150, which requires meaningful public notice before agencies act, reinforcing the 24-hour agenda rule.In office

    Senate Approves Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill

    Public statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Jun 10, 2026 · senatorstefano.com

    “Sunshine laws only work when the public can actually see what’s coming”
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