Rob Francis
Candidate for State Representative, 57th District
Background
- Occupation
- Human services worker
- Lives in
- Greensburg
- Campaign website
- voterobfrancis.com
Has worked in human services as a youth counselor, domestic violence counselor and behavior specialist, and most recently as program manager of a group home for people with autism. He holds a B.A. in English from Edinboro University.
Documented positions
Education
Supports higher teacher pay and equitable school funding.
ReportThe Issues - Vote Rob FrancisCampaign website · Vote Rob Francis · Public Education · voterobfrancis.com
“Fighting to raise pay for teachers, equitably allocating funds for schools to provide modern and effective resources”
Housing
Supports capping rent increases unless tenants get a benefit such as property improvements.
ReportIncumbent Nelson, newcomer Francis seek 57th District seat in state HouseNews coverage · TribLive · Sep 19, 2026 · triblive.com
“Francis thinks there should be a cap on how much landlords can raise rent without some kind of a benefit for the tenant”
Economy & jobs
Calls for an immediate increase in the $7.25 state minimum wage.
ReportThe Issues - Vote Rob FrancisCampaign website · Vote Rob Francis · Affordability · voterobfrancis.com
“Rob will fight for an immediate increase in the minimum wage”
Environment & parks
Supports environmental protection policies.
ReportThe Issues - Vote Rob FrancisCampaign website · Vote Rob Francis · Environmental Protection · voterobfrancis.com
“Rob will support policies to protect the environment and keep our district clean and residents healthy.”
Health & human services
Supports the proposed Pennsylvania Universal Healthcare Act and coverage for all Pennsylvanians.
ReportThe Issues - Vote Rob FrancisCampaign website · Vote Rob Francis · Healthcare · voterobfrancis.com
“ensuring all Pennsylvanians receive medical coverage from the time they enter this world until the time they leave it”
Incumbent Nelson, newcomer Francis seek 57th District seat in state HouseNews coverage · TribLive · Sep 19, 2026 · triblive.com
“I think that is something I would support”
Supports abortion rights and leaving reproductive health decisions to patients and doctors.
ReportThe Issues - Vote Rob FrancisCampaign website · Vote Rob Francis · Protecting Reproductive Freedoms · voterobfrancis.com
“Rob will always vigorously defend the rights for women to choose what to do with their bodies”
Courts & justice
Wants to review mandatory sentencing guidelines for disproportionate effects on people of color.
ReportIncumbent Nelson, newcomer Francis seek 57th District seat in state HouseNews coverage · TribLive · Sep 19, 2026 · triblive.com
“He said he'd like to examine existing sentencing guidelines that call for mandatory penalties and if they're disproportionately affecting people of color and others.”
Supports policies to legalize adult recreational cannabis.
ReportThe Issues - Vote Rob FrancisCampaign website · Vote Rob Francis · Cannabis Reform … Cannabis Reform · voterobfrancis.com
“Cannabis is not dangerous. People who use it are not criminals. … Rob will support policies that bring these benefits to our state and district”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rob Francis on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Westmoreland - 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Westmoreland County Election Bureau · Aug 24, 2026 · westmorelandcountypa.gov
- Meet Rob - Vote Rob Francis
Campaign website · Vote Rob Francis · voterobfrancis.com
- The Issues - Vote Rob Francis
Campaign website · Vote Rob Francis · voterobfrancis.com
- Incumbent Nelson, newcomer Francis seek 57th District seat in state House
News coverage · TribLive · Sep 19, 2026 · triblive.com
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