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State Representative, 184th 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.

Philadelphia only: South Philadelphia, largely south of Wharton Street and east of Broad Street, made up of Wards 1 and 39. Uncontested: no Republican candidate is on the ballot.

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Elizabeth FiedlerOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Elizabeth Fiedler

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Philadelphia (South Philadelphia)

The gist

  • Sponsored Solar for Schools, renewed with $25 million in 2026-27; supports a fracking ban and renewable investment.
  • Calls health care a human right; co-chairs the House Medicare for All Caucus.
  • Calls for ending voter suppression, banning gerrymandering, an Election Day holiday and universal registration.
  • Co-sponsored H.B. 2224, passed unanimously by the House, to limit the profit rate utilities can charge ratepayers.In office
  • Sponsored H.B. 1678, passed by the House, to apply the gross receipts tax to digital ad sales by large tech firms.In office
  • Sponsored H.B. 1580 to require employer heat-illness plans with paid rest breaks, water and shade.In office
  • Introduced H.B. 2461 to create building-trades pre-apprenticeship programs at all 15 community colleges.In office
  • Sponsored the statewide school facilities inventory, enacted in the 2026-27 budget, to guide building repairs.In office

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

More about Elizabeth
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  1. Sponsored Solar for Schools, renewed with $25 million in 2026-27; supports a fracking ban and renewable investment.

    Issues | Elizabeth Fiedler

    Campaign website · Friends of Elizabeth Fiedler · Climate · elizabethfiedler.com

    “Elizabeth supports a ban on fracking and is fighting for major investments in renewable energy, public transit, and climate adaptation.”
    Pa.'s Solar for Schools renewed with $25M in new funds, marking 3rd consecutive year of investment

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler · Jul 15, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “My hope is that Solar for Schools offers a tool to help them combat rising, unpredictable energy costs”
  2. Calls health care a human right; co-chairs the House Medicare for All Caucus.

    Issues | Elizabeth Fiedler

    Campaign website · Friends of Elizabeth Fiedler · Healthcare · elizabethfiedler.com

    “As a co-chair of the Medicare for All Caucus, Elizabeth is fighting to make Pennsylvania a national model for care”
  3. Calls for ending voter suppression, banning gerrymandering, an Election Day holiday and universal registration.

    Issues | Elizabeth Fiedler

    Campaign website · Friends of Elizabeth Fiedler · Democracy · elizabethfiedler.com

    “Elizabeth believes we need to end all forms of voter suppression, ban gerrymandering, make Election Day a public holiday, and institute universal voter registration.”
  4. Co-sponsored H.B. 2224, passed unanimously by the House, to limit the profit rate utilities can charge ratepayers.

    Fiedler, Burgos introduce legislation to curb excessive profits for utility corporations, save consumers money

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler · May 18, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “It's outrageous that utility companies can make tremendous profits while raising rates on working people.”
    PA House unanimously passes bill that would reduce utility bills, limit shareholder profits

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler · Jun 22, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “This bill could save everyday people a lot of money, potentially hundreds of dollars a year.”
  5. Sponsored H.B. 1678, passed by the House, to apply the gross receipts tax to digital ad sales by large tech firms.

    First-ever digital advertising tax in PA passes state House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler · Jun 9, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “this legislation is about requiring big out-of-state corporations profiting off the people of Pennsylvania to pay their fair share in taxes”
    Fiedler celebrates passage of '26-'27 state budget; calls for continued action

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Closing corporate tax loopholes and requiring mega-corporations to contribute could generate billions in yearly revenue.”
  6. Sponsored H.B. 1580 to require employer heat-illness plans with paid rest breaks, water and shade.

    As workers face effects of climate change, labor leaders and advocates convene to support first statewide heat protections introduced by Fiedler, Haddock

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler · Jun 2, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “This bill provides basic safety measures for all Pennsylvania workers, regardless of sector or workplace”
  7. Introduced H.B. 2461 to create building-trades pre-apprenticeship programs at all 15 community colleges.

    Fiedler, Watro introduce bipartisan legislation to launch new statewide workforce development strategy, establish trades pre-apprenticeships at community colleges

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler · Jun 5, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “For many, the path into a union job starts in pre-apprenticeship and CTE programs”
  8. Sponsored the statewide school facilities inventory, enacted in the 2026-27 budget, to guide building repairs.

    Lawmakers celebrate policy for urgent school facility repairs in FY 2026-27 state budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler · Jul 17, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “now the school facilities inventory will make smarter, more efficient use of those dollars.”

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