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State Representative, 82nd District
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Paul TakacOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Paul Takac

Candidate for State Representative, 82nd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
College Township
Campaign website
paultakac.com

State representative for the 82nd District since he was elected in 2022. He previously served on College Township Council and chaired the Spring Creek Watershed Commission, after more than two decades in educational technology consulting and sales.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Education

Housing

  • Calls housing a basic human right.In office

    Takac said rural areas have an aging stock of homes and that 'A lack of attainable housing is a real barrier to economic development in our community.'

    Rural housing attainability focus of House Majority Policy Roundtable

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Paul Takac · Aug 11, 2026 · Aug. 11, 2026 release · pahouse.com

    “Housing is a basic human right and everyone deserves to have a safe and affordable place to live.”
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Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Says data centers should pay their own way rather than pass costs to utility ratepayers.

    In the League of Women Voters' spring 2026 guide he wrote that he voted for H.B. 1834, which he described as 'the first-ever regulatory framework for data centers in PA', and that it does not remove local zoning authority.

    League of Women Voters of Centre County Voters Guide, Spring 2026 (PDF)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Centre County · House District 82, data center question · lwvcentrecounty.org

    “the first-ever regulatory framework for data centers in PA”
    Paul Takac for PA | HD 82

    Campaign website · Friends of Paul Takac · What's Next · paultakac.com

    “Ensure data centers pay their own way instead of forcing ratepayers to foot the bill”
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  • Proposes letting utilities run high-voltage transmission lines along interstate highway rights-of-way.In office

    The memo says using existing corridors would limit private property acquisitions and spare farmland and greenfields.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Co-location of high voltage transmission lines along state highway right-of-ways

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 31, 2026 · Aug. 31, 2026 memo; H.B. 2791 · palegis.us

    “co-locate high voltage transmission infrastructure along limited access highway corridors on right-of-ways controlled by PENNDOT”
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Environment & parks

  • Sponsored H.B. 2302 to license water well drillers and set well construction standards; it passed the House.

    Takac said Pennsylvania is one of three states without statewide well-driller licensing. The bill is in the Senate.

    Paul Takac for PA | HD 82

    Campaign website · Friends of Paul Takac · paultakac.com

    “Protect our environment and transition to a domestic, renewable energy economy”
    Takac bill to license water well drillers and protect consumers and the environment passes House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Paul Takac · May 7, 2026 · May 7, 2026 release · pahouse.com

    “help protect homeowners and their neighbors from potential groundwater contamination”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored H.B. 1980 requiring one hour of nutrition training in doctors' continuing education; it passed the House.

    In July 2026 he urged Mount Nittany Medical Center to return to bargaining with SEIU to avert a strike.

    Paul Takac for PA | HD 82

    Campaign website · Friends of Paul Takac · paultakac.com

    “Expand access to affordable, high-quality healthcare”
    Takac bill to equip doctors with better nutrition guidance wins House approval

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Paul Takac · Nov 17, 2025 · Nov. 17, 2025 release · pahouse.com

    “Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of preventative medicine”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports mail voting, same-day registration and letting independents vote in party primaries.

    In the League guide he wrote that he supports 'vote by mail, extended registration, and the use of secure drop boxes,' same-day registration and pre-canvassing.

    League of Women Voters of Centre County Voters Guide, Spring 2026 (PDF)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Centre County · House District 82, elections question … House District 82, elections question · lwvcentrecounty.org

    “I support vote by mail, extended registration, and the use of secure drop boxes in multiple convenient locations. … I support same day registration, extended in person voting opportunities, and allowing independent voters to participate in party primaries”
    Meet Paul | Paul Takac for PA

    Campaign website · Friends of Paul Takac · paultakac.com

    “democracy only works when every eligible citizen can vote”
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Courts & justice

  • Opposed the state's 2025 decision to close SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp.In office

    He also called for the sale or transfer of the 5,700 acres around Rockview to be 'fully open and transparent.'

    Takac bitterly disappointed by announcement to close SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Paul Takac · Sep 17, 2025 · Sept. 17, 2025 statement · pahouse.com

    “I continue to urge Corrections Secretary Laurel Harry and Governor Shapiro to reverse course and to keep Rockview and Quehanna open.”
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Other issues in this race

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

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