Valerie Gaydos
Candidate for State Representative, 44th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; small business owner
- Lives in
- Edgeworth
- Campaign website
- repgaydos.com
State representative for the 44th District since 2019. Before taking office she founded a financial-data publishing company in 1994 and was an angel investor and the first woman elected president of the Pennsylvania Angel Network.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for the $50.8 billion 2026-27 budget, saying it avoids broad-based tax increases and Rainy Day Fund use.In office
ReportState Budget Reflects Responsible Investments Today, Says GaydosPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jul 12, 2026 · repgaydos.com
“It is balanced without raising broad based taxes or tapping the Commonwealth's Rainy Day Fund”
Voted for HB 1678 to expand property tax rebates, with a focus on seniors.In office
ReportGaydos Supports Property Tax Relief for Seniors, Funding for Pennsylvania SchoolsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jun 10, 2026 · repgaydos.com
“Additional property tax relief can help them remain in their homes and communities.”
Public safety
Proposes making registered sex offenders report any address used 30+ days a year, consecutive or not.In office
ReportGaydos Introduces Bill to Close Megan's Law Reporting Loophole, Strengthen Public SafetyPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jul 1, 2026 · repgaydos.com
“report any address where they reside for a total of 30 or more days within a calendar year, regardless of whether those days occur consecutively”
Housing
Proposes letting tenants pay a fee instead of a security deposit if the landlord agrees.In office
ReportCo-sponsorship memo: Removing Barriers to Housing Through Flexible Security Deposit OptionsGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · palegis.us
“allow landlords and tenants the option of a fee in lieu of traditional escrow funds (security deposits)”
Economy & jobs
Says families should not bear higher energy costs from data center demand.In office
ReportState Budget Reflects Responsible Investments Today, Says GaydosPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jul 12, 2026 · repgaydos.com
“We should not have to shoulder higher energy costs because of growing demand from large scale data centers or other energy intensive projects.”
Environment & parks
Co-sponsored and voted for HB 2145 banning intentionally added PFAS in products like cosmetics and floss.In office
ReportGaydos Supports Measure to Reduce PFAS Exposure in Everyday Consumer ProductsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jun 10, 2026 · repgaydos.com
“I was pleased to co-sponsor this legislation and vote in favor of it”
Government & transparency
Sponsors HB 981 ("Voter Motor") to share voter-registration address updates with state and local agencies.In office
ReportGaydos Highlights 'Voter Motor' Bill Following Report on Voter Data ChallengesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Apr 17, 2026 · repgaydos.com
“The legislation would improve government efficiency by securely connecting voter registration address updates with state and local agencies.”
Proposes amending the existing redistricting commission, e.g. a 4/5 vote for maps, rather than a new one.In office
ReportCo-sponsorship memo: Reforming the Legislative Reapportionment CommissionGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 9, 2026 · palegis.us
“Instead of creating a whole new commission, my constitutional amendment would fine-tune and improve the existing structure. … A vote of 4/5 commission members would be required to approve any district plan”
Courts & justice
Voted against the House-amended HB 1042; backs the Senate's second-degree murder sentencing framework.In office
ReportGaydos: House Democrats Put Politics Ahead of Public SafetyPublic statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jul 24, 2026 · repgaydos.com
“I voted in favor of returning to the Senate's bipartisan bill because it could have been on the governor's desk today”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Valerie Gaydos on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (12)
- Members of the House | 2025-2026 Session
Government record · Pennsylvania General Assembly · palegis.us
- 2026 General Election Candidates (Unofficial Candidates List, 08/27/2026), Allegheny County
Election filing · Allegheny County Division of Elections · Aug 27, 2026 · alleghenycounty.us
- Polling Place Addresses and Sample Ballots, Allegheny County - November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Allegheny County Division of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · apps.alleghenycounty.us
- About Valerie - PA State Rep. Valerie Gaydos
Government record · PA House Republican Caucus · repgaydos.com
- State Budget Reflects Responsible Investments Today, Says Gaydos
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jul 12, 2026 · repgaydos.com
- Gaydos Introduces Bill to Close Megan's Law Reporting Loophole, Strengthen Public Safety
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jul 1, 2026 · repgaydos.com
- Gaydos: House Democrats Put Politics Ahead of Public Safety
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jul 24, 2026 · repgaydos.com
- Gaydos Supports Property Tax Relief for Seniors, Funding for Pennsylvania Schools
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jun 10, 2026 · repgaydos.com
- Gaydos Supports Measure to Reduce PFAS Exposure in Everyday Consumer Products
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Jun 10, 2026 · repgaydos.com
- Gaydos Highlights 'Voter Motor' Bill Following Report on Voter Data Challenges
Public statement · Office of Rep. Valerie Gaydos · Apr 17, 2026 · repgaydos.com
- Co-sponsorship memo: Removing Barriers to Housing Through Flexible Security Deposit Options
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · palegis.us
- Co-sponsorship memo: Reforming the Legislative Reapportionment Commission
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 9, 2026 · palegis.us
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