State

State Representative, 35th 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.

Entirely in Allegheny County: the cities of Clairton, Duquesne and McKeesport; the boroughs of Homestead, Liberty, Lincoln, Munhall, Port Vue, Versailles, West Homestead, Whitaker and White Oak; South Versailles Township; and part of West Mifflin.

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Jim Edwards

Republican

U.S. Army officer · Munhall

The gist

Proposes eliminating the property tax for Pennsylvanians 65 and older.
Proposes lowering the gas tax and suspending it whenever oil exceeds $90 a barrel.
Proposes eliminating Pennsylvania's inheritance tax.
Calls for a balanced state budget that does not spend more than revenue.
Proposes ending vehicle emissions testing statewide.
Opposes government health mandates during pandemics or epidemics.
Names bringing good-paying jobs to Pennsylvania as the state's biggest challenge of the next decade.

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Proposes eliminating the property tax for Pennsylvanians 65 and older.
James Edwards (Pennsylvania) - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Sep 20, 2026 · Survey: 3 key messages · ballotpedia.org
“I want to get rid of the property tax for all Pennsylvanians that are 65 and older.”
Proposes lowering the gas tax and suspending it whenever oil exceeds $90 a barrel.
James Edwards (Pennsylvania) - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Sep 20, 2026 · Survey: 3 key messages … Survey: 3 key messages · ballotpedia.org
“I want to lower the gas tax on both the unleaded and diesel … If the cost of gasoline surpasses $90 a barrel then a moratorium will be placed on gas tax”
Proposes eliminating Pennsylvania's inheritance tax.
James Edwards (Pennsylvania) - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Sep 20, 2026 · Survey: 3 key messages · ballotpedia.org
“Get rid of the inheritance tax.”
Calls for a balanced state budget that does not spend more than revenue.
James Edwards (Pennsylvania) - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Sep 20, 2026 · Survey: policy passions · ballotpedia.org
“a balanced budget needs to be the goal and not spend more than the government takes in.”
Proposes ending vehicle emissions testing statewide.
James Edwards (Pennsylvania) - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Sep 20, 2026 · Survey: 3 key messages · ballotpedia.org
“Also, no emission testing throughout the whole state of Pennsylvania.”
Opposes government health mandates during pandemics or epidemics.
James Edwards (Pennsylvania) - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Sep 20, 2026 · Survey: policy passions · ballotpedia.org
“people should be able to make decisions of their healthcare without the government mandating conditions in which they are to live their lives.”
Names bringing good-paying jobs to Pennsylvania as the state's biggest challenge of the next decade.
James Edwards (Pennsylvania) - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · Sep 20, 2026 · Survey: greatest challenges · ballotpedia.org
“Bringing in good paying jobs for all Pennsylvanians”

Dan Goughnour

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · McKeesport

The gist

Supports more state funding for firefighters, police and first responders.
Supports expanding job training programs in the region.
Supports public schools.
Lists reducing the cost of groceries and everyday essentials as a priority.
Sponsors HB 2190 to give transit, campus and some state police binding arbitration instead of the right to strike.In office
Opposed Pennsylvania American Water's proposed rate increase, urging regulators to consider alternatives.In office
Sponsors House Bill 1572, raising the per-project cap on the historic preservation tax credit to $1.5 million.In office
Welcomed Nippon Steel's investment commitments for U.S. Steel's Mon Valley operations.In office

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

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Supports more state funding for firefighters, police and first responders.
Meet Dan - Dan Goughnour for PA State House District 35
Campaign website · Dan for PA · Priorities · danforstaterep.com
“Strengthen public safety by providing funding for firefighters, police, and first responders.”
Supports expanding job training programs in the region.
Meet Dan - Dan Goughnour for PA State House District 35
Campaign website · Dan for PA · Priorities · danforstaterep.com
“Boost job training programs to provide opportunities for everyone in our region.”
Supports public schools.
Meet Dan - Dan Goughnour for PA State House District 35
Campaign website · Dan for PA · Priorities · danforstaterep.com
“Support our public schools to prepare the next generation for a thriving future.”
Lists reducing the cost of groceries and everyday essentials as a priority.
Meet Dan - Dan Goughnour for PA State House District 35
Campaign website · Dan for PA · Priorities · danforstaterep.com
“Reduce the cost of groceries and everyday essentials to keep money in our pockets.”
Sponsors HB 2190 to give transit, campus and some state police binding arbitration instead of the right to strike.
Goughnour sponsors bill to keep more law enforcement officers on the job through binding arbitration
Public statement · Office of Rep. Dan Goughnour · Mar 12, 2026 · pahouse.com
“My bill will help keep our communities safe by allowing more police and law enforcement officers to go through binding arbitration”
Opposed Pennsylvania American Water's proposed rate increase, urging regulators to consider alternatives.
Goughnour opposes PA American Water rate hike
Public statement · Office of Rep. Dan Goughnour · Nov 19, 2025 · pahouse.com
“This isn't the time for a rate increase like this … I'm not in favor of shifting that burden to consumers.”
Sponsors House Bill 1572, raising the per-project cap on the historic preservation tax credit to $1.5 million.
House approves Goughnour bill to spark more historic preservation
Public statement · Office of Rep. Dan Goughnour · Jun 30, 2025 · pahouse.com
“increasing the credit will make preserving these properties more attractive.”
Welcomed Nippon Steel's investment commitments for U.S. Steel's Mon Valley operations.
Goughnour lauds investment in local steel industry
Public statement · Office of Rep. Dan Goughnour · Jun 20, 2025 · pahouse.com
“This deal ensures that those jobs are secure and that the local economy will continue to benefit”

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