State
State Representative, 134th 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.
Lehigh County: Emmaus Borough; part of Salisbury Township (wards 4 and 5); and part of Allentown (wards 2, 3, 12, 16 and 19, 11th Ward divisions 1 and 3, and 13th Ward divisions 1-3).
Public safety
Miriam MaldonadoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchweyerDemocratic
- Pledges to make sure police and first responders have the tools they need.
Education
Miriam MaldonadoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchweyerDemocratic
- Backed the 2026-27 budget's $565 million adequacy installment and increases for basic and special education.In office
- Proposes required crisis-escalation steps when cyber charter wellness checks reveal serious risks to students.In office
- Proposes procurement and student data privacy rules for schools buying AI tools from outside vendors.In office
- Proposes capping teacher certification fees at $50 to ease the teacher shortage.In office
Economy & jobs
Miriam MaldonadoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchweyerDemocratic
- Supports raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Environment & parks
Miriam MaldonadoRepublican
No documented position found.
Peter SchweyerDemocratic
- Proposes a community energy framework so residents can subscribe to local renewable energy projects.In office
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