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.
Taxes & budget
Jim EdwardsRepublican
- 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.
Dan GoughnourDemocratic
- Lists reducing the cost of groceries and everyday essentials as a priority.
Public safety
Jim EdwardsRepublican
No documented position found.
Dan GoughnourDemocratic
- Supports more state funding for firefighters, police and first responders.
- Sponsors HB 2190 to give transit, campus and some state police binding arbitration instead of the right to strike.In office
Education
Jim EdwardsRepublican
No documented position found.
Dan GoughnourDemocratic
- Supports public schools.
Economy & jobs
Jim EdwardsRepublican
- Names bringing good-paying jobs to Pennsylvania as the state's biggest challenge of the next decade.
Dan GoughnourDemocratic
- Supports expanding job training programs in the region.
- Sponsors House Bill 1572, raising the per-project cap on the historic preservation tax credit to $1.5 million.In office
- Says the Nippon Steel–U.S. Steel deal secures local jobs tied to Mon Valley steelmaking.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Jim EdwardsRepublican
No documented position found.
Dan GoughnourDemocratic
- Opposed Pennsylvania American Water's proposed rate increase, urging regulators to consider alternatives.In office
Environment & parks
Jim EdwardsRepublican
- Proposes ending vehicle emissions testing statewide.
Dan GoughnourDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Jim EdwardsRepublican
- Opposes government health mandates during pandemics or epidemics.
Dan GoughnourDemocratic
No documented position found.
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.