Robert F. Matzie
Candidate for State Representative, 16th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; House Majority Caucus chairman
- Lives in
- Harmony Township, Beaver County
- Campaign website
- robmatzie.com
State representative for the 16th District since his election in 2008 and chairman of the House Majority (Democratic) Caucus. He previously worked 14 years as a state Senate staff member and served as mayor of Ambridge.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for the 2026-27 state budget, saying it spends responsibly and strengthens schools.In office
ReportMatzie votes yes on new state budget, citing sensible spending, support for schools, programs to make life more affordable for residentsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Robert F. Matzie · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“I voted for this budget because it spends responsibly, in ways that will strengthen our schools, support our workforce”
Education
Cites public school funding increases and funding for apprenticeships and career and technical education.
ReportRob's Priorities | Rob MatzieCampaign website · People For Matzie · Education … Education · robmatzie.com
“He has delivered historical increases to our public schools' funding and fought to keep politics out of the classroom … Rob secured millions in funding for apprenticeships, trade opportunities, career and technical education, and vocational programs”
Economy & jobs
Supports fair wages on state-funded construction projects and workplace safety protections for public employees.
ReportRob's Priorities | Rob MatzieCampaign website · People For Matzie · Labor … Labor · robmatzie.com
“Rob has fought for fair wages to be paid on any construction projects invested in by the state … Rob is a supporter of workplace safety protections for all employees, including those in the public sector.”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored legislation to hold tech companies accountable for the energy their data centers use.
ReportRob's Priorities | Rob MatzieCampaign website · People For Matzie · Cost of Living · robmatzie.com
“he sponsored legislation to hold large tech companies accountable for the energy their data centers use”
Sponsored a House-adopted resolution to study the costs and benefits of staying with grid operator PJM.In office
ReportState House unanimously adopts Matzie resolution to study costs, benefits of remaining with grid operator PJMPublic statement · Office of Rep. Robert F. Matzie · Jun 4, 2026 · pahouse.com
“it's time to take a closer look to ensure that staying with PJM is the best option”
Environment & parks
Supports expanding nuclear power in Pennsylvania as co-chair of the Nuclear Energy Caucus.In office
ReportMatzie: Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Caucus briefed on nuclear energy 'roadmap' for statePublic statement · Office of Rep. Robert F. Matzie · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“we recognized the need to expand Pennsylvania's nuclear footprint and the tremendous opportunities that can bring”
Health & human services
Sponsored H.B. 2270 to use one pharmacy benefit administrator for all state-funded health programs.In office
ReportHouse Health Committee hears testimony on Matzie bill to move Pennsylvania to single Pharmacy Benefit Administrator modelPublic statement · Office of Rep. Robert F. Matzie · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“By directing the Department of Human Services to select one single administrator to manage prescription drug benefits statewide”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Robert F. Matzie on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- OFFICIAL Candidates on the Ballot – 2026 General Election (as of 9/14/2026), Beaver County
Election filing · Beaver County Bureau of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · beavercountypa.gov
- Sample Ballots for the 2026 General Election, Beaver County
Election filing · Beaver County Bureau of Elections · beavercountypa.gov
- Rep. Robert F. Matzie | Biography
Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com
- Rob's Priorities | Rob Matzie
Campaign website · People For Matzie · robmatzie.com
- Matzie votes yes on new state budget, citing sensible spending, support for schools, programs to make life more affordable for residents
Public statement · Office of Rep. Robert F. Matzie · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
- House Health Committee hears testimony on Matzie bill to move Pennsylvania to single Pharmacy Benefit Administrator model
Public statement · Office of Rep. Robert F. Matzie · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
- State House unanimously adopts Matzie resolution to study costs, benefits of remaining with grid operator PJM
Public statement · Office of Rep. Robert F. Matzie · Jun 4, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Matzie: Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Caucus briefed on nuclear energy 'roadmap' for state
Public statement · Office of Rep. Robert F. Matzie · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
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