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State Representative, 76th District
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Stephanie BorowiczOfficial portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Stephanie Borowicz

Candidate for State Representative, 76th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
McElhattan
Campaign website
repstephanie.com

State representative for the 76th District (all of Clinton County and part of Union County) since first being elected in 2018; she was the first woman to hold the seat. A former fourth-grade teacher, she graduated from Vanguard University.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted against the 2026-27 state budget, saying it relies on accounting gimmicks and widens the structural deficit.In office

    Rep. Borowicz a 'No' on Irresponsible PA State Budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Stephanie Borowicz · Jul 13, 2026 · Statement, July 13, 2026 … Statement, July 13, 2026 · repstephanie.com

    “This state budget continues irresponsible levels of spending and the use of accounting gimmicks … This budget pushes our structural deficit to $4.8 billion.”
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  • Proposes eliminating the state personal income tax.In office

    Introduced as HB 1742 (2025).

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Elimination of the Personal Income Tax

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 11, 2025 · Memo · palegis.us

    “legislation that would eliminate the state Personal Income Tax and allow hard-working Pennsylvanians to keep a larger portion of their paychecks each year”
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Public safety

  • Proposes barring enforcement in Pennsylvania of any new federal gun restrictions.In office

    Second Amendment Preservation Act; would also bar use of state or local resources to enforce such rules.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Second Amendment Preservation Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 4, 2024 · Memo · palegis.us

    “prohibit the enforcement of any new federal restriction, prohibition or registration requirement for firearms, magazines and ammunition”
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Education

  • Proposes requiring an armed guard in every school building during school hours.In office

    School Armed Guard Protection Act, introduced as HB 579; it would also require one primary entrance per building.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: School Armed Guard Protection Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2024 · Memo · palegis.us

    “require an armed guard to be present in each school building during school hours and after school activities”
    Borowicz: More Than $811,000 Awarded for School Safety

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Stephanie Borowicz · Aug 14, 2026 · Press release, Aug. 14, 2026 · repstephanie.com

    “That could include armed security guards, strengthening secure entrances, improving access-control systems”
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  • Proposes barring instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-5 and adding parent notification.In office

    Parental Rights in Education bill, introduced as HB 581.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Parental Rights in Education

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 6, 2024 · Memo … Memo · palegis.us

    “Prohibit classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through 5th grade … Require public schools to adopt procedures for notifying parents if there is a change in services”
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Economy & jobs

  • Calls for cutting government regulations on businesses and agriculture to spur job growth.

    From her answers to an October 2024 questionnaire by The Express.

    Stephanie Borowicz provides answers on key issues

    Candidate questionnaire · The Express (Lock Haven) · Oct 26, 2024 · Q: What strategies will you implement to create jobs … Q: What strategies will you implement to create jobs · lockhaven.com

    “One of the strategies is to cut government regulations. … we must rein in the burdensome regulatory agencies”
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Environment & parks

  • Says the global climate agenda is being used as a control mechanism.

    From her answers to an October 2024 questionnaire by The Express; she cited proposals to ban gas-powered lawn mowers and gas stoves.

    Stephanie Borowicz provides answers on key issues

    Candidate questionnaire · The Express (Lock Haven) · Oct 26, 2024 · Q: Do you feel climate change action is a priority? · lockhaven.com

    “I believe the climate control global agenda is being used as a control mechanism”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes abortion; proposed banning it once a fetal heartbeat is detected.In office

    Heartbeat Bill introduced as HB 1740; "Life Month" resolution introduced as HR 550 (2026).

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Heartbeat Bill

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 4, 2024 · Memo · palegis.us

    “If the baby has a heartbeat, then the abortion cannot be performed.”
    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Designating June 2026 as "Life Month"

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 7, 2026 · Memo · palegis.us

    “I plan to introduce a resolution designating June 2026 as "Life Month" in Pennsylvania”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment making the General Assembly a part-time legislature.In office

    Introduced as HB 1746 (2025).

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Part-Time Legislature -- Constitutional Amendment

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 10, 2025 · Memo · palegis.us

    “legislation proposing a constitutional amendment returning Pennsylvania's General Assembly to part-time status”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • HousingNo documented position found.

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