Rich Irvin
Candidate for State Representative, 81st District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Spruce Creek Township, Huntingdon County
- Campaign website
- repirvin.com
Republican state representative for the 81st District since his 2014 election and Republican chairman of the House Housing and Community Development Committee. He was previously Huntingdon County treasurer for 18 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports holding the line on taxes, pension reform for new hires and property tax reform.In office
ReportAbout | PA State Rep. Rich IrvinGovernment record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repirvin.com
“holding the line on taxes, public pension reform for new hires, true property tax reform”
Public safety
Supports protecting law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment rights.In office
ReportAbout | PA State Rep. Rich IrvinGovernment record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repirvin.com
“believes in protecting every law-abiding citizen's Second Amendment right”
Education
Proposes letting private school students join extracurriculars at their home public school district.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Private School Students Participating in Extracurricular Activities at their Resident Public SchoolsGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 16, 2025 · palegis.us
“I believe that private school students should be able to participate as well.”
Housing
Proposes letting towns allow rebuilt homes on vacant downtown lots at the old setbacks.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Uniform Construction Code Setback RequirementsGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 27, 2025 · palegis.us
“My bill addresses the housing shortage by allowing municipalities the option to permit residential housing that is substantially the same in structure and use”
Health & human services
Proposes moving the Medicaid pharmacy benefit to fee-for-service so the state pays pharmacies directly.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Reimbursing Pharmacies FairlyGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 25, 2025 · palegis.us
“I intend to introduce legislation that will transition Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance pharmacy benefit from managed care to a Fee-For-Service (FFS) program.”
Describes himself as pro-life.In office
ReportAbout | PA State Rep. Rich IrvinGovernment record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repirvin.com
“Rich is pro-life”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rich Irvin on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Huntingdon - 2026 General (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Huntingdon County Board of Elections · huntingdoncountypa.gov
- Election Summary Results Report, Primary Election May 19, 2026 (Official), Huntingdon County
Government record · Huntingdon County Board of Elections · huntingdoncountypa.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Franklin - 2026 General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · Jul 27, 2026 · franklincountypa.gov
- Summary Results Report, General Primary Election, May 19, 2026 - Official Results, Franklin County
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · Jun 3, 2026 · lfweb.franklincountypa.gov
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Reimbursing Pharmacies Fairly
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 25, 2025 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Private School Students Participating in Extracurricular Activities at their Resident Public Schools
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 16, 2025 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Uniform Construction Code Setback Requirements
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 27, 2025 · palegis.us
- About | PA State Rep. Rich Irvin
Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repirvin.com
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