State Representative, 189th District · 2026 General Election

Danica Hartenfels

Republican

Business owner; executive director of development, Serenité · Smithfield Township, Monroe County

The gist

Calls for support for childcare and fair wages for working families.
Calls for accountability and transparency in how the state uses tax dollars.
Proposes cutting red tape for small businesses and local entrepreneurs.
Supports backing local law enforcement to protect neighborhoods.
Calls for school facility decisions that balance taxpayer costs with keeping students the top priority.
Says the state should encourage small business growth and inclusive workforce development.

More about Danica

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Calls for support for childcare and fair wages for working families.
Meet Danica | Danica for State Representative
Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Danica's Priorities — Working Families First · votedanica.com
“Support childcare, fair wages, and family success.”
Calls for accountability and transparency in how the state uses tax dollars.
Meet Danica | Danica for State Representative
Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Danica's Priorities — Responsible Tax Use … Why She's Running · votedanica.com
“Demand accountability and transparency in Harrisburg. … ensures tax dollars are respected and wisely used”
Proposes cutting red tape for small businesses and local entrepreneurs.
Danica Hartenfels for State Representative
Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Danica's Priorities — Support for Small Businesses · votedanica.com
“Cut red tape and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs.”
Supports backing local law enforcement to protect neighborhoods.
Danica Hartenfels for State Representative
Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Danica's Priorities — Safe, Strong Communities · votedanica.com
“Protect neighborhoods and back local law enforcement.”
Calls for school facility decisions that balance taxpayer costs with keeping students the top priority.
Danica Speaks at the East Stroudsburg School Board Town Hall
Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Jan 12, 2026 · ESASD Feasibility Study Town Hall · votedanica.com
“balances responsible use of taxpayer dollars while ensuring students remain the top priority”
Says the state should encourage small business growth and inclusive workforce development.
Uplifting Women in Business in Monroe County
Campaign website · Danica Hartenfels for State Representative · Mar 25, 2026 · votedanica.com
“state leadership still plays a role in ensuring access to resources, encouraging small business growth, and supporting workforce development efforts that include everyone”

Tarah Probst

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Stroudsburg, Monroe County

The gist

Filed Environmental Hearing Board appeals of state permits for the I-80 expansion through Stroud Township.In office
Sponsored HB 2684 for commuter-impact grants to towns and local approval before interstate expansions.In office
Proposes requiring review of new and existing environmental rules before highway and Turnpike construction.In office
Supports the enacted 2026-27 state budget, saying it invests in communities without broad-based tax hikes.In office
Voted for HB 2632, keeping EITC/OSTC scholarship credits at $680 million while adding oversight and reporting.In office
Sponsored HB 1257, a constitutional amendment exempting veterans rated 50% disabled from property taxes.In office
Co-sponsored HB 1250 to limit excessive lot-rent increases for mobile home park residents.In office
Co-authored a proposal for a voluntary state registry informing first responders about people with disabilities.In office

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

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Filed Environmental Hearing Board appeals of state permits for the I-80 expansion through Stroud Township.
Representative Tarah Probst Files Appeal to Protect The Poconos / Stroud Township's Water and Land
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Jun 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
“This appeal is about making sure those rules were actually followed and that our natural resources are not at risk.”
Sponsored HB 2684 for commuter-impact grants to towns and local approval before interstate expansions.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Establishing a Commuter Impact Zone Program (HB 2684)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 22, 2026 · palegis.us
“This bill would also have PennDOT seek approval from a municipality before expanding an interstate.”
Proposes requiring review of new and existing environmental rules before highway and Turnpike construction.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Considering New Environmental Laws or Regulations prior to Highway Construction Projects
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 16, 2026 · palegis.us
“require new and existing environmental regulations be taken into consideration prior to construction”
Supports the enacted 2026-27 state budget, saying it invests in communities without broad-based tax hikes.
Probst announces passage of 2026-27 state budget, delivering local investments without tax increases
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“We are investing in our communities, supporting families and building a stronger Pennsylvania — without raising broad-based taxes.”
Voted for HB 2632, keeping EITC/OSTC scholarship credits at $680 million while adding oversight and reporting.
Probst votes for bill to strengthen support for private and parochial school students
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Jun 25, 2026 · pahouse.com
“When hundreds of millions of taxpayer-supported dollars are involved, taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability”
Sponsored HB 1257, a constitutional amendment exempting veterans rated 50% disabled from property taxes.
Probst urges Senate to act on housing relief bills before session ends
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Sep 14, 2026 · pahouse.com
“which proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt from property taxes veterans who are deemed at least 50% disabled”
Co-sponsored HB 1250 to limit excessive lot-rent increases for mobile home park residents.
Probst urges Senate to act on housing relief bills before session ends
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tarah Probst · Sep 14, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Private equity is buying up mobile home parks and raising lot rents to levels that elderly and disabled residents simply cannot afford.”
Co-authored a proposal for a voluntary state registry informing first responders about people with disabilities.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Improving Emergency Responses for Individuals with Disabilities
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 17, 2026 · palegis.us
“voluntary registries with emergency responders for vulnerable populations, including individuals who live with physical and mental disabilities”