State

State Representative, 3rd 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.

Erie County only (Millcreek and Fairview townships).

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Donna Reese

Republican

Retired small business owner · Erie County

The gist

Proposes withholding legislators' pay, with no back pay, for each day the state budget is late.
Proposes term limits for elected officials.
Supports requiring all voters to show identification.
Supports repealing Pennsylvania's gas tax.
Supports limiting state spending growth to the rate of inflation plus population growth.
Supports Pennsylvania joining the federal Educational Choice for Children Act tax credit program.
Supports requiring public schools to post curriculum online for parents and taxpayers.
Opposes an immediate minimum wage increase from $7.25 to $15; supports gradual increases.

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Proposes withholding legislators' pay, with no back pay, for each day the state budget is late.
Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · donnaforpa.com
“for every day the budget goes past the deadline without being balanced and passed, that paychecks are discontinued until it passes”
Proposes term limits for elected officials.
Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · donnaforpa.com
“Will propose term limits. Public service should not be a career.”
Supports requiring all voters to show identification.
PA Voter Guide Q&A - Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · Question 2 · donnaforpa.com
“Voter ID laws help strengthen election integrity and increase confidence in our elections for everyone.”
Supports repealing Pennsylvania's gas tax.
PA Voter Guide Q&A - Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · Question 7; her answer: "YES." · donnaforpa.com
“SHOULD PENNSYLVANIA’S GAS TAX BE REPEALED?”
Some Issues - Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · Fighting Against High Gas Tax · donnaforpa.com
“Pennsylvania has the third highest tax rate on gas”
Supports limiting state spending growth to the rate of inflation plus population growth.
PA Voter Guide Q&A - Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · Question 9; her answer: "YES." · donnaforpa.com
“SHOULD INCREASES IN STATE GOVERNMENT SPENDING BE LIMITED TO THE RATE OF INFLATION PLUS POPULATION GROWTH?”
Some Issues - Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · Fighting for a Balanced Budget · donnaforpa.com
“starting with a zero based budget (at some point) would be worth looking at.”
Supports Pennsylvania joining the federal Educational Choice for Children Act tax credit program.
PA Voter Guide Q&A - Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · Question 10 · donnaforpa.com
“I support school choice because competition often drives improvement.”
Supports requiring public schools to post curriculum online for parents and taxpayers.
PA Voter Guide Q&A - Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · Question 6 · donnaforpa.com
“Parents and taxpayers deserve easy access to the educational materials being used in public schools.”
Opposes an immediate minimum wage increase from $7.25 to $15; supports gradual increases.
PA Voter Guide Q&A - Donna Reese for PA
Campaign website · Donna Reese for PA · Question 5 · donnaforpa.com
“forcing an immediate jump from $7.25 to $15 while small businesses are already struggling could seriously harm mom-and-pop employers.”

Ryan A. Bizzarro

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Millcreek Township

The gist

Proposes tax-deductible First-Time Homebuyers Savings Accounts, modeled on 529 college savings plans.In office
Proposes same-day voter registration, with ballots counted only after the state verifies eligibility.In office
Proposes requiring people paid to post political content on social media to disclose that payment in the post.In office
Introduced a bill limiting gas price increases to once per 24 hours and banning emergency price gouging.In office
Introduced a bill to let county probation and parole officers wear body cameras.In office
Introduced a bill to expand community paramedicine, letting EMS providers deliver care in patients' homes.In office
Proposes that families pay cyber charter tuition when their school district already offers an equivalent cyber program.In office
Introduced the Keep PA Moving Act, calling for steady, locally managed funding for public transit.In office

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

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Proposes tax-deductible First-Time Homebuyers Savings Accounts, modeled on 529 college savings plans.
Co-sponsorship memo: First Time Homebuyers Savings Account
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 19, 2024 · palegis.us
“Please join me in creating First-time Homebuyers Savings Accounts in Pennsylvania.”
Rural housing attainability focus of House Majority Policy Roundtable
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Aug 11, 2026 · pahouse.com
“There’s nothing like saving up and buying your first home, but that’s becoming increasingly difficult for Pennsylvanians”
Proposes same-day voter registration, with ballots counted only after the state verifies eligibility.
Co-sponsorship memo: Same Day Voter Registration
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 22, 2025 · palegis.us
“I am introducing legislation to allow same-day voter registration (SDR). … not allowing a ballot cast by a same-day registrant to be counted until the Department of State has verified their eligibility.”
Proposes requiring people paid to post political content on social media to disclose that payment in the post.
Co-sponsorship memo: Transparency in Social Media
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 22, 2026 · palegis.us
“Soon I will introduce legislation establishing disclosure requirements when an individual is paid to express or promote a political opinion through social media”
Introduced a bill limiting gas price increases to once per 24 hours and banning emergency price gouging.
Co-sponsorship memo: End Gas Price Gouging
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 11, 2026 · palegis.us
“This legislation will prevent price increases within 24 hours of a prior increase, outlaw unconscionable increases during emergencies”
Introduced a bill to let county probation and parole officers wear body cameras.
Co-sponsorship memo: Body Cameras for County Probation Officers
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 16, 2026 · palegis.us
“Currently, county parole agents are not allowed to wear these devices because of the Wiretap Act's specific language … With body cameras, these recordings can promote transparency between the officers and the communities they serve.”
Introduced a bill to expand community paramedicine, letting EMS providers deliver care in patients' homes.
Co-sponsorship memo: Community Paramedicine Services Act
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 19, 2025 · palegis.us
“allows emergency medical services (EMS) providers to deliver medical care to a patient in their own home or in a community setting”
Proposes that families pay cyber charter tuition when their school district already offers an equivalent cyber program.
Co-sponsorship memo: School District Cyber Education Programs
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 22, 2025 · palegis.us
“my legislation would prevent the unnecessary duplication of taxpayer funded cyber education. … they would be required to pay tuition under that limited circumstance.”
Introduced the Keep PA Moving Act, calling for steady, locally managed funding for public transit.
Co-sponsorship memo: The Keep PA Moving Act
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 2, 2025 · palegis.us
“It’s time for a modern, locally controlled transportation management plan delivering steady, predictable funding … Ensure rural transit authorities are given priority in receiving federal 5311 funds”

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