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State Representative, 152nd 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.

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).

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Eric MaierRepublican

    • Calls for lower taxes and responsible state spending.

  • Nancy GuenstDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Public safety

  • Eric MaierRepublican

    • Calls for strong support for police, firefighters, EMS and other first responders.

  • Nancy GuenstDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Eric MaierRepublican

    • Proposes easing property tax burdens and protecting seniors from fraud and financial exploitation.

  • Nancy GuenstDemocratic

    • Co-sponsored HB 914 to limit rent increases so they don't outpace inflation or wage growth.In office
    • Proposes a bill to stop insurers from underpaying or stalling homeowners' claims after natural disasters.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Eric MaierRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Nancy GuenstDemocratic

    • Proposes a $2,000 state tax credit for businesses that hire qualifying veterans.In office

Environment & parks

  • Eric MaierRepublican

    • Supports local control over data centers, transparency, and 'bring your own energy' rules to shield ratepayers.

  • Nancy GuenstDemocratic

    • Supports state laws dealing specifically with data centers' water and energy use.

Health & human services

  • Eric MaierRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Nancy GuenstDemocratic

    • Sponsored HB 2449, passed by the House, allowing Green Star banners on state property for veterans lost to suicide.In office

Government & transparency

  • Eric MaierRepublican

    • Says he will focus on accountability and on decisions that put local families first.

  • Nancy GuenstDemocratic

    • Says Pennsylvania's elections are fine as they are.

Courts & justice

  • Eric MaierRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Nancy GuenstDemocratic

    • Proposes lowering the age at which people can be excused from jury duty from 75 to 70 (HB 2777).In office

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.