Scott Timko
Candidate for State Representative, 12th District
Background
- Occupation
- Pilot; retired U.S. Air Force captain
- Lives in
- Cranberry Township
A retired U.S. Air Force captain and professional pilot who, with his wife, formerly owned a Vocelli Pizza and a Cajun restaurant. He lost the Aug. 18, 2026 special election for the seat to Brandon Dukes and earlier ran for it in 2020 and 2022.
Photo: Campaign photo — submitted by the candidate to VOTE411
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Calls for cutting and reforming the state gas tax and school property taxes.
ReportHD-12 Special Election PreviewNews coverage · PoliticsPA · Aug 10, 2026 · politicspa.com
“High state gas taxes and school property taxes must be cut and reformed”
Says there is 'massive waste' in state spending and calls for more fiscal responsibility.
ReportTimko running for 12th District in state HouseNews coverage · Butler Eagle · Feb 18, 2026 · butlereagle.com
“He said he believes there is “massive waste in government spending” and state government should be more fiscally responsible with tax dollars.”
Public safety
Says he opposes illegal immigration, is tough on crime and supports Second Amendment rights.
Report12th District face-off: What voters need to knowNews coverage · Cranberry Eagle · Aug 14, 2026 · cranberryeagle.com
“He said he is against illegal immigration, tough on crime and a “Second Amendment champion.””
Education
Supports school choice, including vouchers and cyber charter schools.
ReportState House 12th District Republican primary: Ethan Nicholas v. Scott Timko (WESA voter guide)Candidate questionnaire · 90.5 WESA · Apr 20, 2026 · wesanews.org
“We need competition in our schools. Competition drives achievement and success.”
Timko running for 12th District in state HouseNews coverage · Butler Eagle · Feb 18, 2026 · butlereagle.com
“He said he supports school choice programs and cyber charter schools.”
Housing
Calls for addressing real estate transfer taxes for first-time home buyers and for lower interest rates.
ReportState House 12th District Republican primary: Ethan Nicholas v. Scott Timko (WESA voter guide)Candidate questionnaire · 90.5 WESA · Apr 20, 2026 · wesanews.org
“We need to reduce interest rates. We need to address real estate transfer taxes, particularly with first-time home buyers.”
Economy & jobs
Proposes using Pennsylvania's energy resources, including natural gas and coal, to lower costs.
ReportState House 12th District Republican primary: Ethan Nicholas v. Scott Timko (WESA voter guide)Candidate questionnaire · 90.5 WESA · Apr 20, 2026 · wesanews.org
“I intend to use the energy resources within our state to help eliminate and reduce these costs.”
Timko running for 12th District in state HouseNews coverage · Butler Eagle · Feb 18, 2026 · butlereagle.com
“promoting the use of natural gas and coal for energy”
Roads & infrastructure
Says roads have not kept pace with the district's growth and pledges to back boroughs' proposed fixes.
ReportState House 12th District Republican primary: Ethan Nicholas v. Scott Timko (WESA voter guide)Candidate questionnaire · 90.5 WESA · Apr 20, 2026 · wesanews.org
“The largest issue is the failure of our infrastructure to keep pace with growth in the district. … I will work with each borough in the district and be an ally to implementing the solutions they’ve already proposed.”
Opposes residents subsidizing data centers through taxes or utility bills; wants residents to decide on them.
ReportState House 12th District Republican primary: Ethan Nicholas v. Scott Timko (WESA voter guide)Candidate questionnaire · 90.5 WESA · Apr 20, 2026 · wesanews.org
“I do not want the citizens of my district subsidizing data centers in any way through additional taxes or rising utility bills.”
HD-12 Special Election PreviewNews coverage · PoliticsPA · Aug 10, 2026 · politicspa.com
“Stand up for local municipalities to make certain that residents have the final say on data center developments”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Scott Timko on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 2026 General Election Information (November 3rd) - Sample Ballots, Butler County
Election filing · Butler County Bureau of Elections · butlercountypa.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, Butler County - General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Butler County Board of Elections · Jul 28, 2026 · butlercountypa.gov
- State House 12th District Republican primary: Ethan Nicholas v. Scott Timko (WESA voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · 90.5 WESA · Apr 20, 2026 · wesanews.org
- HD-12 Special Election Preview
News coverage · PoliticsPA · Aug 10, 2026 · politicspa.com
- Timko running for 12th District in state House
News coverage · Butler Eagle · Feb 18, 2026 · butlereagle.com
- 12th District face-off: What voters need to know
News coverage · Cranberry Eagle · Aug 14, 2026 · cranberryeagle.com
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