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State Representative, 141st District

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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.

Bucks County: Bristol Borough and Bristol Township.

Taxes & budget

  • Ken VelezRepublican

    • Prioritizes lowering property taxes, especially for seniors.
    • Says government should never spend more than it takes in.
  • Tina DavisDemocratic

    • Proposes matching the state child and dependent care tax credit to the expanded federal credit.In office

Public safety

  • Ken VelezRepublican

    • Lists community safety and protecting young people among his priorities.
  • Tina DavisDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Ken VelezRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Tina DavisDemocratic

    • 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

Environment & parks

  • Ken VelezRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Tina DavisDemocratic

    • Sponsored House-passed HB 1282 requiring towns to notify owners when their flood plain status changes.In office

Government & transparency

  • Ken VelezRepublican

    • Promises a business-minded approach and transparent, efficient leadership.
  • Tina DavisDemocratic

    • Proposes letting counties accept mail and absentee ballots up to seven days after Election Day.In office

Courts & justice

  • Ken VelezRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Tina DavisDemocratic

    • Proposed, with Rep. Emily Kinkead, capping solitary confinement at 15 days and limiting its use.In office

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State Representative, 141st District · 2026 General Election · The Gist