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State Representative, 25th 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.

Allegheny County only: Monroeville, North Versailles, East McKeesport, Pitcairn, Turtle Creek, Wall and Wilmerding; the Allegheny County part of Trafford; and part of Plum (districts 4-6 and 8-16).

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Amy NooneRepublican

    • Calls for disciplined state spending and lower taxes so residents keep more of their earnings.

  • Brandon J. MarkosekDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Public safety

  • Amy NooneRepublican

    • Says military members, police, firefighters and EMTs should always have what they need to do their jobs.
    • Supports upholding the constitutional right to self-defense.

  • Brandon J. MarkosekDemocratic

    • Sponsors a sales tax exemption for firefighters who buy firefighting equipment with their own money.In office

Education

  • Amy NooneRepublican

    • Supports school choice so families can decide the best learning environment for their children.

  • Brandon J. MarkosekDemocratic

    • Calls for more state funding for public schools and more affordable college.

Housing

  • Amy NooneRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Brandon J. MarkosekDemocratic

    • Sponsors a bill creating a statewide registry of property code violations to help towns fight blight.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Amy NooneRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Brandon J. MarkosekDemocratic

    • Sponsors a bill to bar gas stations from raising prices more than once a day, except on a new delivery.In office

Health & human services

  • Amy NooneRepublican

    • Wants help, support and resources available to women facing an unplanned pregnancy.

  • Brandon J. MarkosekDemocratic

    • Calls for a bipartisan solution to opioid addiction.
    • Sponsors a bill creating an independent board to oversee state veterans' homes.In office

Government & transparency

  • Amy NooneRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Brandon J. MarkosekDemocratic

    • Pledges to protect voting rights and reproductive rights and to expand workers' rights.
    • Sponsors a bill letting 16- and 17-year-olds pre-register to vote.In office
    • Sponsors a bill to offer braille absentee ballots to blind or visually impaired voters on request.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; 7 issues covered in this race.