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State Representative, 123rd District
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Tim Twardzik

Candidate for State Representative, 123rd District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Schuylkill County
Campaign website
reptimtwardzik.com

State representative for the 123rd District since 2021, now in his third term; he is co-chair of the House's bipartisan Housing Caucus and a deputy Republican whip. Before entering office he was executive vice president and co-owner of Ateeco Inc., maker of Mrs. T's Pierogies.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Republican Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Calls for passing HB 962 so volunteer fire companies can raise funds online and by credit card.In office

    He issued the statement after a local fire company was cited by the state for accepting credit card payments through an online fundraiser; he co-sponsored HB 962, which he said had not been considered by the House Gaming Oversight Committee.

    Volunteer Firefighters Deserve Support, Not Red Tape, Says Twardzik

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Twardzik · Aug 17, 2026 · reptimtwardzik.com

    “they should not be penalized for using modern tools to raise money to keep their firehouses operating.”
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Housing

  • Co-sponsored HB 2120 to regulate shared equity home agreements with disclosures and foreclosure protections.In office

    The House passed the bill 190-11 in June 2026; it adds shared equity agreements to the laws that give statutory safeguards to other home-secured financial products such as mortgages.

    Twardzik, Venkat, Powell: PA House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Homeowners

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Twardzik · Jun 4, 2026 · reptimtwardzik.com

    “This bill strengthens transparency and establishes important safeguards to protect homeowners while still allowing responsible innovation in the housing finance market.”
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  • Sponsored Act 16 of 2025, letting lenders offer discount points to lower mortgage interest rates.In office

    About Rep. Tim Twardzik

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · reptimtwardzik.com

    “became law to give borrowers greater flexibility in the mortgage process, enabling consumers to reduce their interest rates”
    Twardzik Applauds Signing of Bipartisan Mortgage Relief Law

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Twardzik · Jul 2, 2025 · reptimtwardzik.com

    “The new law gives borrowers greater flexibility in the mortgage process by allowing lenders to offer discount points.”
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  • Introduced a Vacant Property Registration Act letting communities register vacant properties to fight blight.In office

    About Rep. Tim Twardzik

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · reptimtwardzik.com

    “Twardzik introduced legislation to establish the Vacant Property Registration Act.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Voted against HB 2198, which would repeal the state sales tax exemption for data center equipment.In office

    The House passed the bill 197-5 on June 25, 2026; Twardzik was one of the five no votes.

    PA House Nearly Unanimously Passes Bill To Repeal State Data Center Computer Equipment Sales Tax Exemption

    News coverage · PA Environment Digest · Jun 25, 2026 · List of members voting against the bill · paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com

    “The House members voting against the bill include: … Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill).”
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  • Voted against HB 2650's data center tax-break standards; voted for HB 2496's local zoning pause.In office

    HB 2650 would require data centers receiving tax breaks to meet standards on energy, local communication, jobs and the environment or repay abated taxes (passed the House 134-68). HB 2496 lets municipalities impose a 180-day pause on data center applications (passed 201-1).

    This week in politics: How Schuylkill County's legislators voted

    News coverage · Republican & Herald (via Yahoo News) · Jun 27, 2026 · HB 2650 … HB 2496 · yahoo.com

    “Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123): Nay … Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123): Yea”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

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

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (11)

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