State

State Representative, 130th District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
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.

Eastern Berks County: Alsace, Colebrookdale, District, Earl, Hereford, Longswamp, Maidencreek, Oley, Pike, Richmond, Rockland, Ruscombmanor and Washington townships, and the boroughs of Bally, Bechtelsville, Boyertown, Fleetwood, Lyons and Topton. Open seat: the current representative, David Maloney, is not on the ballot.

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Erik Bonnett

Democratic

IT business owner

The gist

Calls for tax changes so the wealthiest Pennsylvanians pay the same share as the middle class.
Supports raising the minimum wage.
Supports more funding for local police rather than relying on federal agencies.
Supports state data center rules with local authority kept, and says big tech should pay for grid costs.
Supports term limits for all elected officials and a ban on insider trading.
Supports post-election audits, fully funded voting technology and county election funding.
Calls for budget deadlines with consequences if missed and earlier bipartisan negotiations.
Supports universal health coverage that emphasizes preventive care and lower drug costs.

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Calls for tax changes so the wealthiest Pennsylvanians pay the same share as the middle class.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will push for fair taxation so the wealthiest Pennsylvanians pay the same share as the middle class”
Supports raising the minimum wage.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support raising the minimum wage to ease financial pressure.”
Supports more funding for local police rather than relying on federal agencies.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I believe in more funding for local law enforcement, not relying on federal agencies unfamiliar with our communities.”
Supports state data center rules with local authority kept, and says big tech should pay for grid costs.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Data centers … Data centers · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Big tech should pay for energy grids and infrastructure. … State regulation should exist, but municipalities must retain authority under the MPC.”
Supports term limits for all elected officials and a ban on insider trading.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will advocate for term limits for all elected officials and ban insider trading”
Supports post-election audits, fully funded voting technology and county election funding.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I back strong post-election audits, modernized and fully funded voting technology, and adequate funding for county election officials.”
Calls for budget deadlines with consequences if missed and earlier bipartisan negotiations.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · State budget … State budget · onyourballot.vote411.org
“there should be clear deadlines with consequences if they are missed … I would prioritize early, bipartisan negotiations to avoid last-minute deals behind closed doors.”
Supports universal health coverage that emphasizes preventive care and lower drug costs.
About Erik — Erik Bonnett for State Representative
Campaign website · Erik for PA · erikbonnett.com
“I will fight for universal healthcare coverage, working towards a system that prioritizes preventive care, reduces pharmaceutical costs”

Melissa Brewer

Republican

Former school superintendent · Oley Township

The gist

Supports cutting and freezing seniors' property taxes on the way to eliminating property taxes.
Opposes income tax increases.
Proposes an independent state "DOGE" commission to find and cut government waste.
Supports voter ID for all forms of voting, including mail-in and absentee.
Supports educational choice, parental rights and a focus on core academic skills.
Pledges to "protect the unborn and defend the sanctity of life."
Supports law enforcement and first responders and pledges to preserve Second Amendment rights.
Pledges to refuse the legislative pension, per diems and perks.

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Supports cutting and freezing seniors' property taxes on the way to eliminating property taxes.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Pennsylvania needs to determine a better way to fund public schools while alleviating the burden on local taxpayers”
Melissa Brewer for State Representative
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melissa G. Brewer · brewerforpa.com
“Fight for Real Property Tax Relief including cutting and freezing taxes for seniors until we can eliminate property taxes for all homeowners.”
Opposes income tax increases.
Melissa Brewer for State Representative
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melissa G. Brewer · brewerforpa.com
“Say no to income tax increases”
Proposes an independent state "DOGE" commission to find and cut government waste.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support establishing an independent Pennsylvania "DOGE" Commission to explore, uncover, and purge governmental waste.”
Melissa Brewer for State Representative
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melissa G. Brewer · brewerforpa.com
“Create a "Waste, Fraud & Abuse Commission" to protect and save tax dollars”
Supports voter ID for all forms of voting, including mail-in and absentee.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 130
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would insist upon Voter ID for all forms of voting: mail-in; absentee; in-person.”
Supports educational choice, parental rights and a focus on core academic skills.
Melissa Brewer for State Representative
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melissa G. Brewer · brewerforpa.com
“Support educational choice and parental rights … Focus on teaching core skills - reading, writing, math and science”
Pledges to "protect the unborn and defend the sanctity of life."
Melissa Brewer for State Representative
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melissa G. Brewer · brewerforpa.com
“Protect the unborn and defend the sanctity of life.”
Supports law enforcement and first responders and pledges to preserve Second Amendment rights.
Melissa Brewer for State Representative
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melissa G. Brewer · brewerforpa.com
“Support law enforcement and first responders to keep us safe. … Preserve our Constitutional Rights like the 2nd Amendment and medical choice”
Pledges to refuse the legislative pension, per diems and perks.
Melissa Brewer for State Representative
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melissa G. Brewer · brewerforpa.com
“Refuse the Legislative Pension, per diems and perks”

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