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State Representative, 106th District
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Tom Mehaffie

Candidate for State Representative, 106th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; beverage distributor owner
Lives in
Lower Swatara Township
Campaign website
tommehaffie.com

State representative for the 106th District since 2017 and co-chair of the legislature's Nuclear Energy Caucus. He owns Breski Beverage distributor and was president of the Lower Swatara Township Board of Commissioners.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for the $50.8 billion 2026-27 state budget, citing school funding and retiree pension COLAs.In office

    Budget Supports Schools, First Responders, Mehaffie Says

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tom Mehaffie · Jul 12, 2026 · repmehaffie.com

    “Difficult negotiations yielded a thoughtful, reasonable proposal that makes investments in our preK-12 schools and supports those who served their communities with distinction”
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Public safety

Education

  • Sponsors bills for paid recovery leave for assaulted school staff and security grants for health facilities.In office

    House Bill 1919 (with Rep. Paul Friel) and House Bill 2341 (with Rep. Jason Ortitay) passed committees in June 2026.

    Mehaffie's Bills for Teachers, Healthcare Workers Pass Committees

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tom Mehaffie · Jun 2, 2026 · repmehaffie.com

    “These are important initiatives to help vulnerable workers at a time when attacks are sadly too common”
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Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Co-sponsored a House-passed bill (H.B. 2450) raising the nuclear plant fees that fund state safety inspections.In office

    Bill to Enhance Nuclear Plant Inspections Passes House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tom Mehaffie · Jun 15, 2026 · repmehaffie.com

    “Inspection and oversight give communities peace of mind.”
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Health & human services

  • Co-sponsors a bill (H.B. 1600) to post Keystone STARS child care ratings and credit staff experience.In office

    Keystone STARS Legislation Advances in Senate

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tom Mehaffie · Jun 9, 2026 · repmehaffie.com

    “Families want to be assured their young children are in safe, supportive environments”
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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 Tom Mehaffie on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

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