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State Representative, 166th 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.

Delaware County: Haverford Township and the northern part of Marple Township (Wards 1-3 and Ward 4 precincts 1 and 3).

Photo of Judy Trombetta
Judy TrombettaCampaign photo — Friends of Judy Trombetta

Judy Trombetta

Democratic

Intergovernmental affairs manager, Montgomery County; Haverford Township commissioner · Haverford Township

The gist

  • Supports fair and adequate school funding and expanded mental health supports for students.
  • Supports early voting, automatic voter registration, shorter registration deadlines and paid time off to vote.
  • Supports budget reforms for more transparency, enforced deadlines and independent revenue forecasts.
  • Supports local control over data center siting and a moratorium on proposals in rural areas without zoning.
  • Supports keeping civil immigration enforcement separate from local policing, as a Haverford resolution does.
  • Supports reproductive freedom, affordable childcare, and paid family and medical leave.
  • Supports training and modern equipment for police and first responders, and funding for volunteer fire companies.
  • Calls for investment in infrastructure such as transit, trails and roads.
More about Judy
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  1. Supports fair and adequate school funding and expanded mental health supports for students.

    On the Issues | Judy Trombetta

    Campaign website · Friends of Judy Trombetta · Fully Fund and Strengthen Public Education … Fully Fund and Strengthen Public Education · judytrombetta.com

    “Secure fair and adequate school funding … Expand mental health supports for students”
  2. Supports early voting, automatic voter registration, shorter registration deadlines and paid time off to vote.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 166 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would support policies that expand opportunities to vote, including early voting, automatic voter registration, reduced registration deadlines, and requiring paid time off”
  3. Supports budget reforms for more transparency, enforced deadlines and independent revenue forecasts.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 166 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would support reforms that increase transparency, enforce clear deadlines, and rely on independent revenue forecasts”
  4. Supports local control over data center siting and a moratorium on proposals in rural areas without zoning.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 166 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “municipalities should maintain authority over land use and local development, including data centers … In rural communities without zoning, there needs to be a moratorium for any new proposals”
  5. Supports keeping civil immigration enforcement separate from local policing, as a Haverford resolution does.

    PA-166 State Representative Election Profile: Judy Trombetta

    Candidate questionnaire · Patch (Haverford) · May 12, 2026 · patch.com

    “protecting due process and ensuring that civil immigration enforcement remains clearly distinct from local policing responsibilities … I supported the Board of Commissioners’ adoption of Resolution 2476-2026”
  6. Supports reproductive freedom, affordable childcare, and paid family and medical leave.

    On the Issues | Judy Trombetta

    Campaign website · Friends of Judy Trombetta · Expand Policies That Support Women and Families … Expand Policies That Support Women and Families … Expand Policies That Support Women and Families · judytrombetta.com

    “Protecting reproductive freedom … Expanding access to affordable childcare … Supporting paid family and medical leave”
  7. Supports training and modern equipment for police and first responders, and funding for volunteer fire companies.

    On the Issues | Judy Trombetta

    Campaign website · Friends of Judy Trombetta · Invest in Public Safety Solutions … Invest in Public Safety Solutions · judytrombetta.com

    “Providing first responders and police departments with proper training and modern equipment … Supporting volunteer fire companies with necessary resources, training, and funding”
  8. Calls for investment in infrastructure such as transit, trails and roads.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 166 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “invest in infrastructure like transit, trails, and roads”
Photo of Joe Walker
Joe WalkerCampaign photo — Walker for PA

Joe Walker

Republican

Small business owner; health insurance broker · Haverford Township

The gist

  • Proposes raising income limits and maximum rebates in the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
  • Proposes letting Delaware County cap assessment increases for longtime, income-eligible homeowners (LOOP).
  • Calls for sending more gaming or sales tax revenue to the Property Tax Relief Fund to cut school tax bills.
  • Calls for transparency and lower health insurance premiums.
  • Supports parental rights in education and strengthening the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC).
  • Supports funding, training and community support for police officers.
  • Calls for transparency, ethics reform and accountability in state government.
More about Joe
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  1. Proposes raising income limits and maximum rebates in the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.

    Joe's Platform | Joe Walker for PA State House

    Campaign website · Walker for PA · Lowering Property Taxes: Joe's Plan, item 1 · walkerforpa.com

    “Joe will sponsor legislation to increase the income eligibility thresholds and raise the maximum rebate amounts”
  2. Proposes letting Delaware County cap assessment increases for longtime, income-eligible homeowners (LOOP).

    Joe's Platform | Joe Walker for PA State House

    Campaign website · Walker for PA · Lowering Property Taxes: Joe's Plan, item 2 · walkerforpa.com

    “Propose a bill that allows Delaware County to implement its own LOOP-style program”
  3. Calls for sending more gaming or sales tax revenue to the Property Tax Relief Fund to cut school tax bills.

    Joe's Platform | Joe Walker for PA State House

    Campaign website · Walker for PA · Lowering Property Taxes: Joe's Plan, item 3 · walkerforpa.com

    “Fight for a larger share of state gaming or sales tax revenue to be diverted specifically into the Property Tax Relief Fund”
  4. Calls for transparency and lower health insurance premiums.

    Joe's Platform | Joe Walker for PA State House

    Campaign website · Walker for PA · Healthcare: Real Experience, Real Solutions · walkerforpa.com

    “fight for transparency, and drive down health insurance premiums for Pennsylvania families”
  5. Supports parental rights in education and strengthening the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC).

    Joe's Platform | Joe Walker for PA State House

    Campaign website · Walker for PA · Partnering with Parents for Student Success · walkerforpa.com

    “I am committed to protecting parental rights in education and strengthening programs like the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)”
  6. Supports funding, training and community support for police officers.

    Joe's Platform | Joe Walker for PA State House

    Campaign website · Walker for PA · Supporting Our Police · walkerforpa.com

    “ensuring they have the funding, training, and community support they need to do their jobs effectively”
  7. Calls for transparency, ethics reform and accountability in state government.

    Joe's Platform | Joe Walker for PA State House

    Campaign website · Walker for PA · Good Government · walkerforpa.com

    “Joe will push for transparency, ethics reform, and accountability so every constituent's voice is heard.”

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