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State Representative, 152nd 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.

Montgomery County: Bryn Athyn and Hatboro boroughs, Lower Moreland and Upper Moreland townships, and part of Abington Township (precincts 5-1, 5-2, 8-1, 8-2, 10-2, 14-1 and 15-2).

Photo of Eric Maier
Eric MaierCampaign photo — Friends of Eric Maier

Eric Maier

Republican

Small business owner; firefighter/EMT and code professional · Lower Moreland Township

The gist

  • Calls for lower taxes and responsible state spending.
  • Supports local control over data centers, transparency, and 'bring your own energy' rules to shield ratepayers.
  • Calls for strong support for police, firefighters, EMS and other first responders.
  • Proposes easing property tax burdens and protecting seniors from fraud and financial exploitation.
  • Says he will focus on accountability and on decisions that put local families first.
More about Eric
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  1. Calls for lower taxes and responsible state spending.

    Vote Eric Maier For PA House of Representatives, District 152

    Campaign website · Friends of Eric Maier · Make Pennsylvania More Affordable · voteericmaier.com

    “Eric will fight for lower taxes, responsible spending, and policies that help families, seniors, and small businesses keep more of what they earn.”
  2. Supports local control over data centers, transparency, and 'bring your own energy' rules to shield ratepayers.

    Vote Eric Maier For PA House of Representatives, District 152

    Campaign website · Friends of Eric Maier · Put Local Communities First on Data Centers · voteericmaier.com

    “Eric will defend local control over data center development, require transparency, protect water and energy resources, and support "bring your own energy" policies”
  3. Calls for strong support for police, firefighters, EMS and other first responders.

    Vote Eric Maier For PA House of Representatives, District 152

    Campaign website · Friends of Eric Maier · Protect Our Communities · voteericmaier.com

    “Eric believes safe neighborhoods start with strong support for police, firefighters, EMS, and the first responders who serve our communities every day.”
  4. Proposes easing property tax burdens and protecting seniors from fraud and financial exploitation.

    Vote Eric Maier For PA House of Representatives, District 152

    Campaign website · Friends of Eric Maier · Deliver Real Relief for Seniors and Homeowners · voteericmaier.com

    “Eric will work to ease the burden of rising property taxes while protecting seniors from fraud, scams, and financial exploitation.”
  5. Says he will focus on accountability and on decisions that put local families first.

    Vote Eric Maier For PA House of Representatives, District 152

    Campaign website · Friends of Eric Maier · Stand With Taxpayers, Not Special Interests · voteericmaier.com

    “Eric will bring practical leadership to Harrisburg, focused on accountability, common sense, and decisions that put local families first.”
Photo of Nancy Guenst
Nancy GuenstOfficial portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Nancy Guenst

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Hatboro

The gist

  • Says Pennsylvania's elections are fine as they are.
  • Supports state laws dealing specifically with data centers' water and energy use.
  • Co-sponsored HB 914 to limit rent increases so they don't outpace inflation or wage growth.In office
  • Proposes a $2,000 state tax credit for businesses that hire qualifying veterans.In office
  • Proposes lowering the age at which people can be excused from jury duty from 75 to 70 (HB 2777).In office
  • Proposes a bill to stop insurers from underpaying or stalling homeowners' claims after natural disasters.In office
  • Sponsored HB 2449, passed by the House, allowing Green Star banners on state property for veterans lost to suicide.In office

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

More about Nancy
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  1. Says Pennsylvania's elections are fine as they are.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 152

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Elections answer · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I believe, and know, our elections are fine where they are.”
  2. Supports state laws dealing specifically with data centers' water and energy use.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 152

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Data centers answer · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Yes, we need to enact laws specifically dealing with water, and energy.”
  3. Co-sponsored HB 914 to limit rent increases so they don't outpace inflation or wage growth.

    Prokopiak, Guenst introduce bill to help stabilize rents

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Nancy Guenst · Jun 18, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “This bill is about fairness and stability, offering a practical solution that would help ensure working families can stay in their homes”
  4. Proposes a $2,000 state tax credit for businesses that hire qualifying veterans.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Returning Heroes Employment Tax Credit (Former HB 2651)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 9, 2026 · palegis.us

    “providing businesses with a $2,000 tax credit from the Commonwealth for employing qualifying veterans”
  5. Proposes lowering the age at which people can be excused from jury duty from 75 to 70 (HB 2777).

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Lowering the Jury Duty Exemption Age to 70 (Former HB 504)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 5, 2026 · palegis.us

    “my legislation would lower the age limit for jury duty exemption from 75 years of age to 70 years of age”
  6. Proposes a bill to stop insurers from underpaying or stalling homeowners' claims after natural disasters.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Insurance Claims During Disasters (Former HB 505)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 13, 2026 · palegis.us

    “This legislation will enable our residents to receive the coverage they need to repair their homes”
  7. Sponsored HB 2449, passed by the House, allowing Green Star banners on state property for veterans lost to suicide.

    PA House passes Guenst bill to honor veterans lost to suicide

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Nancy Guenst · Jun 9, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “we need to do more to support our troops when they return home”

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