State
State Representative, 26th District
- Vote for
- 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.
Chester County only (northern Chester County): East Coventry, East Nantmeal, East Pikeland, East Vincent, North Coventry, South Coventry, Warwick and West Nantmeal townships, and Elverson, Phoenixville and Spring City boroughs.
Taxes & budget
Samantha HoroskyRepublican
- Calls for addressing rising taxes, housing costs and everyday expenses for families and seniors.
Paul FrielDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Samantha HoroskyRepublican
- Supports law enforcement and more practical mental health resources for children and families.
Paul FrielDemocratic
- Sponsored H.B. 1944 to shield people who help someone during an overdose from criminal charges.In office
Education
Samantha HoroskyRepublican
- Supports keeping education decisions with parents and local communities rather than state mandates.
- Supports a meaningful role for parents in education and keeping political agendas out of classrooms.
Paul FrielDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Samantha HoroskyRepublican
No documented position found.
Paul FrielDemocratic
- Co-sponsored H.B. 2162 letting drug and medical device makers seek a state license during FDA review.In office
- Proposed raising the cap on state small business loans for farmers from $400,000 to $2 million.In office
Environment & parks
Samantha HoroskyRepublican
- Calls for balancing development with protection of farmland and open space.
Paul FrielDemocratic
- Sponsored H.B. 2496 letting municipalities pause data center applications for up to six months.In office
- Advanced state rules on spreading food processing residuals on farmland, enacted in the 2026 budget.In office
Health & human services
Samantha HoroskyRepublican
No documented position found.
Paul FrielDemocratic
- Co-sponsored a bill making insurance CEOs liable for aggravated assault when care denials cause serious harm.In office
Government & transparency
Samantha HoroskyRepublican
No documented position found.
Paul FrielDemocratic
- Co-wrote H.B. 2728 to bar corporations from unlimited spending on political ads in Pennsylvania.In office
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