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State Representative, 127th District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Part of the City of Reading, Kenhorst and Shillington boroughs, and part of Cumru Township. Only one candidate is on the ballot.

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Manny GuzmanOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Manny Guzman

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative

The gist

  • Backs the 2026-27 state budget, citing the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit for working families.In office
  • Calls education a top priority, citing budget increases for Reading and Governor Mifflin schools.In office
  • Convened police and prosecutors on rising violence in Reading and calls for coordinated action.In office
  • Proposes graduated penalties for repeat unlicensed liquor sales and letting local police enforce them.In office
  • Proposes a risk-based safety and incident-reporting framework for developers of the most advanced AI.In office
  • Proposes keeping skill games' current legal status through April 13, 2027 while lawmakers write rules.In office
  • Urges PennDOT to study long-term improvements to the U.S. Route 222 corridor.In office
  • Sponsored a House-passed bill letting drivers carry a digital vehicle registration card on their phone.In office

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

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  1. Backs the 2026-27 state budget, citing the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit for working families.

    Guzman Praises 2026-27 State Budget for Strengthening Education and Delivering Results for Berks County

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Our communities deserve a budget that provides the support and resources hardworking families need to navigate everyday challenges … the budget continues the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, returning nearly $200 million to almost 950,000 working families”
  2. Calls education a top priority, citing budget increases for Reading and Governor Mifflin schools.

    Guzman Praises 2026-27 State Budget for Strengthening Education and Delivering Results for Berks County

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Education continues to be one of my top priorities … Reading School District will receive an additional $28.5 million, a 9.7% increase”
  3. Convened police and prosecutors on rising violence in Reading and calls for coordinated action.

    Guzman Mobilizes Coordinated Response to Rising Violence in Reading

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · May 13, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “The safety of our families requires coordinated action across every level of government … We cannot normalize violence in Reading and across Berks County.”
  4. Proposes graduated penalties for repeat unlicensed liquor sales and letting local police enforce them.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Unlicensed Liquor Sales and Municipal Enforcement

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 22, 2026 · palegis.us

    “I will soon introduce legislation establishing graduated penalties for repeat offenses. … authorize municipal law enforcement officers to enforce laws governing unlicensed liquor sales”
  5. Proposes a risk-based safety and incident-reporting framework for developers of the most advanced AI.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Pennsylvania Advanced Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Innovation Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 9, 2026 · palegis.us

    “I plan to introduce legislation establishing a balanced, risk-based framework for developers of the most advanced AI systems.”
  6. Proposes keeping skill games' current legal status through April 13, 2027 while lawmakers write rules.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Providing an Orderly Transition Period for Pennsylvania Skill Games

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 16, 2026 · palegis.us

    “I plan to introduce legislation establishing a temporary six-month transition period, through April 13, 2027, while the General Assembly continues its work.”
  7. Urges PennDOT to study long-term improvements to the U.S. Route 222 corridor.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: U.S. Route 222 Corridor Planning Study

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 27, 2026 · palegis.us

    “urging the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to conduct a comprehensive Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study of U.S. Route 222”
  8. Sponsored a House-passed bill letting drivers carry a digital vehicle registration card on their phone.

    Guzman bill to provide digital vehicle registration passes PA House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · Apr 27, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “give Pennsylvania drivers the option to carry a digital vehicle registration card on their smartphone or device”

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