State

State Representative, 136th 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.

Southeastern Northampton County: the city of Easton, Freemansburg, Glendon, Hellertown, West Easton and Wilson boroughs, Williams Township, and parts of Palmer and Lower Saucon townships.

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Pilar Cavallo-Campisi

Republican

Business owner (Norwegian spa; Tree Froggy skin care)

The gist

Opposes a $50 million state affordability program, citing taxpayer burdens.
Supports requiring voter ID and letting counties pre-canvass mail ballots seven days before Election Day.
Supports stricter budget deadlines with consequences and a balanced budget without tax increases.
Opposes repealing tax incentives for data centers, citing investment and jobs.
Calls for career-ready courses such as trades, financial literacy, civics and life skills.
Supports phasing out ultra-processed foods and artificial additives from school meals.
Proposes free household hazardous waste drop-off sites in every county.
Supports financial help for farmers moving to certified organic practices.

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Opposes a $50 million state affordability program, citing taxpayer burdens.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I oppose the 50 million state affordability program because expanding government subsidies increases taxpayer burdens”
Supports requiring voter ID and letting counties pre-canvass mail ballots seven days before Election Day.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections question … Elections question · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Requiring voter ID is essential protects election integrity by confirming each voters identity and preventing fraud … Legislation allowing counties to pre-canvas Mail and ballot seven days before election day strengthens election efficiency and transparency.”
Supports stricter budget deadlines with consequences and a balanced budget without tax increases.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Budget process question · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support stricter deadlines and real consequences for delays, enhanced accountability for lawmakers, and the focus on balanced budget without raising taxes.”
Opposes repealing tax incentives for data centers, citing investment and jobs.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Data centers question · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I oppose repealing tax incentive for data centers the incentives attract investment create jobs and boost our economy.”
Calls for career-ready courses such as trades, financial literacy, civics and life skills.
Platform & Issues — Pilar for PA
Campaign website · Pilar for PA · Education Reform · pilarforpa.com
“Restore practical, career-ready courses: trades, financial literacy, civics, and life skills.”
Supports phasing out ultra-processed foods and artificial additives from school meals.
Platform & Issues — Pilar for PA
Campaign website · Pilar for PA · Healthy Schools & Food · pilarforpa.com
“Phase out ultra-processed foods and artificial additives from school menus.”
Proposes free household hazardous waste drop-off sites in every county.
Platform & Issues — Pilar for PA
Campaign website · Pilar for PA · Toxic Product Safe Disposal Proposal · pilarforpa.com
“Establish permanent, free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off sites in every county.”
Supports financial help for farmers moving to certified organic practices.
Platform & Issues — Pilar for PA
Campaign website · Pilar for PA · Organic Farming Support · pilarforpa.com
“Provide financial assistance for farmers transitioning to certified organic practices.”

Robert Freeman

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Easton

The gist

Sponsors a property tax 'circuit breaker' capping property taxes at a share of household income.
Sponsors a lease-to-purchase program to help renters buy the homes they rent.
Proposes letting the State Workers' Insurance Fund sell health insurance as a public option.
Supports raising the minimum wage and paid family and medical leave.
Supports in-person early voting and letting counties pre-canvass mail ballots up to seven days early.
Proposes legal budget deadlines with benchmark timelines.
Co-sponsors HB 2246 requiring data centers to report the water sources they plan to use.
Proposes closing a Sunshine Act gap that lets agencies add items without 24 hours' public notice.In office

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Sponsors a property tax 'circuit breaker' capping property taxes at a share of household income.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Pass my Property Tax Circuit Breaker bill to ensure property taxes don't exceed a set percentage of household income.”
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Property Tax Circuit Breakers
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 17, 2024 · palegis.us
“amend Pennsylvania's Constitution to allow for property tax circuit breakers in Pennsylvania”
Sponsors a lease-to-purchase program to help renters buy the homes they rent.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Promote affordable housing by passing my Lease to Purchase legislation offering pathway for families to purchase the homes they rent.”
Proposes letting the State Workers' Insurance Fund sell health insurance as a public option.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Enact my affordable public option health care insurance bill.”
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Authorize SWIF to Offer Health Insurance as a Public Option
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 17, 2024 · palegis.us
“allow the State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF) to offer health insurance as a public option”
Supports raising the minimum wage and paid family and medical leave.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Increase the minimum wage, provide for paid family and medical leave, increase funding for public education.”
Supports in-person early voting and letting counties pre-canvass mail ballots up to seven days early.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections question … Elections question · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Allow pre-canvassing of mailed ballots up to seven days before an election … Provide for in person early voting”
Proposes legal budget deadlines with benchmark timelines.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Budget process question · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Establish by law clear deadlines with benchmark timelines that would have to be met in the budget process.”
Co-sponsors HB 2246 requiring data centers to report the water sources they plan to use.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 136
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Data centers question · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have cosponsored HB 2246 to protect water resources by requiring data centers to report information on water sources they would intend to use”
Proposes closing a Sunshine Act gap that lets agencies add items without 24 hours' public notice.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Revising the Sunshine Act to Address a Recent PA Supreme Court Decision
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 7, 2026 · palegis.us
“This allows the 24-Hour Rule to be circumvented by allowing virtually any matter to be considered without giving the public 24-hour notice.”

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