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State Representative, 119th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Pennsylvania laws and the state budget in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Covers the Nanticoke–Hanover area of Luzerne County: the city of Nanticoke; the townships of Fairview, Hanover, Newport, Plymouth, Rice and Wright; and the boroughs of Ashley, Edwardsville, Larksville, Plymouth, Sugar Notch and Warrior Run.

Photo of Lauren McCurdy
Lauren McCurdyCampaign photo — McCurdy for PA

Lauren McCurdy

Democratic

School board president · Wright Township (Mountain Top)

The gist

  • Calls for making data centers and utilities pay their fair share so they do not raise residents' energy bills.
  • Proposes lowering property taxes by fully funding public schools.
  • Proposes lowering grocery and household costs by cracking down on price gouging.
  • Calls for lower prescription drug prices and relief from medical debt.
  • Calls for protecting senior citizens from scams and fraud.
  • Calls for state leadership that provides stability and support for public schools.
  • Calls for data center transparency and protections for water, air quality and against noise.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Calls for making data centers and utilities pay their fair share so they do not raise residents' energy bills.

    Lauren McCurdy for PA

    Campaign website · McCurdy for PA · Priorities · laurenmccurdy.com

    “Stop data centers and public utility companies from jacking up our energy bills and make sure they pay their fair share”
  2. Proposes lowering property taxes by fully funding public schools.

    Lauren McCurdy for PA

    Campaign website · McCurdy for PA · Priorities · laurenmccurdy.com

    “Lower property taxes by fully funding public schools so communities don't have to raise taxes to fill the gap.”
  3. Proposes lowering grocery and household costs by cracking down on price gouging.

    Lauren McCurdy for PA

    Campaign website · McCurdy for PA · Priorities · laurenmccurdy.com

    “Bring down the cost of groceries and household essentials by cracking down on price-gouging corporations”
  4. Calls for lower prescription drug prices and relief from medical debt.

    Lauren McCurdy for PA

    Campaign website · McCurdy for PA · Priorities · laurenmccurdy.com

    “Make healthcare more affordable by lowering prescription drug prices and relieving medical debt.”
  5. Calls for protecting senior citizens from scams and fraud.

    Lauren McCurdy for PA

    Campaign website · McCurdy for PA · Priorities · laurenmccurdy.com

    “Protect senior citizens' hard-earned dollars from scam and fraud.”
  6. Calls for state leadership that provides stability and support for public schools.

    McCurdy announces campaign for Pa.'s 119th Legislative District

    News coverage · Times Leader · Feb 24, 2026 · timesleader.com

    “We need state leadership that provides stability, supports our schools, and strengthens our communities.”
  7. Calls for data center transparency and protections for water, air quality and against noise.

    Letters to the Editor: September 23, 2026 (Residents Deserve Answers on Newport Township Data Centers)

    Public statement · Times Leader · Sep 21, 2026 · timesleader.com

    “Residents deserve transparency about data centers. They deserve protections for water, air quality and against excessive noise.”
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Alec J RyncavageOfficial portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Alec J Ryncavage

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative · Plymouth

The gist

  • Voted for the 2026-27 budget, citing the preserved Rainy Day Fund.In office
  • Opposed the governor's decision not to opt Pennsylvania into the federal scholarship tax credit program.In office
  • Filed a Right-to-Know request for Crestwood School Board's superintendent settlement, saying it is a public record.In office
  • Proposes seeking a federal waiver to exclude candy and soft drinks from SNAP purchases.In office
  • Co-sponsored a proposal to let nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) practice to the full extent of their training.In office
  • Proposes letting corrections officers retire with full pensions at 50 with 20 years' service, or 25 years at any age.In office
  • Backed forming the West Side Regional Police Department serving Edwardsville and Larksville.In office
  • Sponsored a bill to create a statewide model student data security plan after the PowerSchool breach.In office
  • Sponsored a bill directing the PUC to write rules to remove duplicate 'double' utility poles.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Voted for the 2026-27 budget, citing the preserved Rainy Day Fund.

    Ryncavage Comments on Passage of 2026-27 Budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Alec Ryncavage · Jul 12, 2026 · repryncavage.com

    “One of the biggest fiscal victories is that this budget preserves Pennsylvania's Rainy Day Fund.”
  2. Opposed the governor's decision not to opt Pennsylvania into the federal scholarship tax credit program.

    Ryncavage Comments on Passage of 2026-27 Budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Alec Ryncavage · Jul 12, 2026 · repryncavage.com

    “I was also disappointed that Gov. Shapiro chose not to opt Pennsylvania into the new federal scholarship tax credit program”
  3. Filed a Right-to-Know request for Crestwood School Board's superintendent settlement, saying it is a public record.

    Ryncavage Files for Release of Crestwood Settlement Details Under State Law

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Alec Ryncavage · Apr 1, 2026 · repryncavage.com

    “Taxpayers should never be kept in the dark about how their money is being spent”
  4. Proposes seeking a federal waiver to exclude candy and soft drinks from SNAP purchases.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Healthy SNAP Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 25, 2025 · palegis.us

    “My legislation will direct the Department of Human Services to seek a federal waiver that would exclude candy and soft drinks from SNAP-eligible items”
  5. Co-sponsored a proposal to let nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) practice to the full extent of their training.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: CRNA Full Scope of Practice

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 7, 2025 · palegis.us

    “finally allow Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to practice to the fullest extent of their education and training”
  6. Proposes letting corrections officers retire with full pensions at 50 with 20 years' service, or 25 years at any age.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Pennsylvania Corrections Pension Fairness Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 23, 2025 · palegis.us

    “By adjusting the pension eligibility to age 50 with at least 20 years of service, or 25 years of service at any age”
  7. Backed forming the West Side Regional Police Department serving Edwardsville and Larksville.

    Ryncavage Announces Formation of Regional Police Commission

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Alec Ryncavage · Jun 10, 2025 · repryncavage.com

    “Regionalization has been discussed for decades, but never realized, until now”
  8. Sponsored a bill to create a statewide model student data security plan after the PowerSchool breach.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Strengthening Student Data Security (former HB1987)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 21, 2025 · palegis.us

    “My legislation would direct the Pennsylvania Department of Education, in collaboration with the Office for Information Technology, to develop a model student data security plan.”
  9. Sponsored a bill directing the PUC to write rules to remove duplicate 'double' utility poles.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Proliferation of Duplicative Utility Poles

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 25, 2025 · palegis.us

    “I will be introducing legislation to address the proliferation of duplicative utility poles in our Commonwealth.”

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