Tarah Probst
Candidate for State Representative, 189th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Stroudsburg, Monroe County
- Campaign website
- tarahprobst.com
State representative for the 189th District since first being elected in 2022, and previously the first female mayor of Stroudsburg, serving from 2015. She holds a law degree from Widener University School of Law and co-owned a downtown restaurant.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports the enacted 2026-27 state budget, saying it invests in communities without broad-based tax hikes.In office
ReportProbst announces passage of 2026-27 state budget, delivering local investments without tax increasesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“We are investing in our communities, supporting families and building a stronger Pennsylvania — without raising broad-based taxes.”
Sponsored HB 1257, a constitutional amendment exempting veterans rated 50% disabled from property taxes.In office
ReportProbst urges Senate to act on housing relief bills before session endsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Sep 14, 2026 · pahouse.com
“which proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt from property taxes veterans who are deemed at least 50% disabled”
Public safety
Co-authored a proposal for a voluntary state registry informing first responders about people with disabilities.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Improving Emergency Responses for Individuals with DisabilitiesGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 17, 2026 · palegis.us
“voluntary registries with emergency responders for vulnerable populations, including individuals who live with physical and mental disabilities”
Education
Voted for HB 2632, keeping EITC/OSTC scholarship credits at $680 million while adding oversight and reporting.In office
ReportProbst votes for bill to strengthen support for private and parochial school studentsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Jun 25, 2026 · pahouse.com
“When hundreds of millions of taxpayer-supported dollars are involved, taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability”
Housing
Co-sponsored HB 1250 to limit excessive lot-rent increases for mobile home park residents.In office
ReportProbst urges Senate to act on housing relief bills before session endsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Sep 14, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Private equity is buying up mobile home parks and raising lot rents to levels that elderly and disabled residents simply cannot afford.”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored HB 2684 for commuter-impact grants to towns and local approval before interstate expansions.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Establishing a Commuter Impact Zone Program (HB 2684)Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 22, 2026 · palegis.us
“This bill would also have PennDOT seek approval from a municipality before expanding an interstate.”
Environment & parks
Filed Environmental Hearing Board appeals of state permits for the I-80 expansion through Stroud Township.In office
ReportRepresentative Tarah Probst Files Appeal to Protect The Poconos / Stroud Township's Water and LandPublic statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Jun 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
“This appeal is about making sure those rules were actually followed and that our natural resources are not at risk.”
Proposes requiring review of new and existing environmental rules before highway and Turnpike construction.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Considering New Environmental Laws or Regulations prior to Highway Construction ProjectsGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 16, 2026 · palegis.us
“require new and existing environmental regulations be taken into consideration prior to construction”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tarah Probst on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (16)
- UMOVA and FWAB Notice and Unofficial Candidate List, Wayne County - November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Wayne County Board of Elections · waynecountypa.gov
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots, Pike County - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Pike County Board of Elections · pikepa.org
- 2026 General Election UMOVA Notice, Pike County (updated August 19, 2026)
Election filing · Pike County Board of Elections · pikepa.org
- Sample Ballots for November 3, 2026 General Election, Lackawanna County (all precincts)
Election filing · Lackawanna County Board of Elections · lackawannacounty.org
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Lackawanna - 2026 General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Lackawanna County Department of Elections · lackawannacounty.org
- Candidate's Proclamation Report, General Election November 3, 2026, Monroe County (printed 9/21/2026)
Election filing · Monroe County Office of Voter Registration and Elections · monroecountypa.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, 2026 General Election, Monroe County
Election filing · Monroe County Office of Voter Registration and Elections · monroecountypa.gov
- Meet Tarah - Friends of Tarah Probst
Campaign website · Friends of Tarah Probst · tarahprobst.com
- Representative Tarah Probst - PA House of Representatives
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · palegis.us
- Representative Tarah Probst Files Appeal to Protect The Poconos / Stroud Township's Water and Land
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Jun 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Establishing a Commuter Impact Zone Program (HB 2684)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 22, 2026 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Considering New Environmental Laws or Regulations prior to Highway Construction Projects
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 16, 2026 · palegis.us
- Probst announces passage of 2026-27 state budget, delivering local investments without tax increases
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Probst votes for bill to strengthen support for private and parochial school students
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Jun 25, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Probst urges Senate to act on housing relief bills before session ends
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Sep 14, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Improving Emergency Responses for Individuals with Disabilities
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 17, 2026 · palegis.us
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