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State Representative, 141st 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.

Bucks County: Bristol Borough and Bristol Township.

Photo of Ken Velez
Ken VelezCampaign photo — Velez for PA (votekenvelez.org)

Ken Velez

Republican

Entrepreneur · Bristol Township

The gist

  • Prioritizes lowering property taxes, especially for seniors.
  • Says government should never spend more than it takes in.
  • Lists community safety and protecting young people among his priorities.
  • Promises a business-minded approach and transparent, efficient leadership.
More about Ken
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  1. Prioritizes lowering property taxes, especially for seniors.

    Ken Velez - Candidate, State Representative (Bucks County Beacon candidate profile)

    News coverage · Bucks County Beacon · Key Issues · buckscountybeacon.com

    “By focusing on lowering property taxes and protecting the next generation, he aims to build a stronger, more affordable community”
    Ken Velez for Pennsylvania State Representative - Bio

    Campaign website · Velez for PA · Experience · votekenvelez.org

    “focusing on lowering property taxes for seniors, protecting our youth, and advocating for the needs of every Bristol family.”
  2. Says government should never spend more than it takes in.

    Ken Velez for Pennsylvania State Representative - Mission

    Campaign website · Velez for PA · Get Involved · votekenvelez.org

    “Government should never spend more than it takes. It’s just common sense!”
  3. Lists community safety and protecting young people among his priorities.

    Ken Velez for Pennsylvania State Representative - Mission

    Campaign website · Velez for PA · Meet Ken Velez · votekenvelez.org

    “Prioritizing fiscal responsibility, community safety, and advocacy for every Bristol family.”
    Ken Velez for Pennsylvania State Representative - Bio

    Campaign website · Velez for PA · Experience · votekenvelez.org

    “protecting our youth”
  4. Promises a business-minded approach and transparent, efficient leadership.

    Ken Velez for Pennsylvania State Representative - Mission

    Campaign website · Velez for PA · Meet Ken Velez · votekenvelez.org

    “My mission is to bring a business-minded approach to public service”
    Ken Velez for Pennsylvania State Representative - Bio

    Campaign website · Velez for PA · Ken's Journey · votekenvelez.org

    “Ken is committed to delivering transparent, efficient, and reliable leadership for the residents of Bristol.”
Photo of Tina Davis
Tina DavisOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Tina Davis

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative; small business owner · Bristol Township

The gist

  • Proposes letting counties accept mail and absentee ballots up to seven days after Election Day.In office
  • Sponsored House-passed HB 1574, a startup loan fund for county redevelopment authorities to fix blight.In office
  • Proposes statewide licensing standards for home inspectors.In office
  • Sponsored House-passed HB 1282 requiring towns to notify owners when their flood plain status changes.In office
  • Proposed, with Rep. Emily Kinkead, capping solitary confinement at 15 days and limiting its use.In office
  • Proposes matching the state child and dependent care tax credit to the expanded federal credit.In office

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

More about Tina
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  1. Proposes letting counties accept mail and absentee ballots up to seven days after Election Day.

    Pielli and Davis introduce bill to extend mail-in ballot deadline

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tina Davis · Mar 23, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “counties would have seven additional days to accept mail-in and absentee ballots”
  2. Sponsored House-passed HB 1574, a startup loan fund for county redevelopment authorities to fix blight.

    Bipartisan Davis bill to fight property blight passes House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tina Davis · Jul 1, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “giving our local communities the tools they need to address blight and revitalize neighborhoods”
  3. Proposes statewide licensing standards for home inspectors.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Licensing Home Inspectors

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · palegis.us

    “Currently, there are no licensing requirements for home inspectors. This bill would set statewide standards for the profession.”
  4. Sponsored House-passed HB 1282 requiring towns to notify owners when their flood plain status changes.

    Davis bill to address flood risk for property owners passes House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tina Davis · Jun 23, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “When a property's flood risk changes, homeowners deserve to know.”
  5. Proposed, with Rep. Emily Kinkead, capping solitary confinement at 15 days and limiting its use.

    Kinkead, Davis call for solitary confinement reform

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tina Davis · Jun 5, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “Prohibit solitary confinement of individuals for longer than 15 days. … This legislation is about creating a more humane and just correctional system”
  6. Proposes matching the state child and dependent care tax credit to the expanded federal credit.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Re-Aligning the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit with Federal Changes

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 1, 2026 · palegis.us

    “We plan to introduce legislation that will re-align the state Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit to the federal program.”

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