The Gist
Home

State

State Representative, 38th 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 boroughs of Baldwin, Dravosburg, Glassport and Whitehall, most of West Mifflin, and Pittsburgh's 31st Ward.

Stone Sobieralski

Republican

Stonemason; Whitehall Borough Council member · Whitehall

The gist

  • Says his campaign focuses on the cost of living and attracting jobs to Pennsylvania.
  • Pledges not to accept contributions from large donors or party leaders.
More about Stone
View sources (1)
  1. Says his campaign focuses on the cost of living and attracting jobs to Pennsylvania.

    5 GOP write-ins may appear on Pa. House ballots this fall in Allegheny County

    News coverage · 90.5 WESA · Jun 8, 2026 · wesanews.org

    “to focus on the affordability crisis and attract jobs to Pennsylvania.”
  2. Pledges not to accept contributions from large donors or party leaders.

    5 GOP write-ins may appear on Pa. House ballots this fall in Allegheny County

    News coverage · 90.5 WESA · Jun 8, 2026 · wesanews.org

    “My campaign will not accept a penny from big donors or party elites”
Photo of John Inglis
John InglisOfficial portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives (palegis.us)

John Inglis

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · West Mifflin

The gist

  • Co-sponsors House Bill 1678, extending the state's gross receipts tax to digital advertising sales.In office
  • Sponsors House Bill 2186, allowing accessory dwelling units by right where single-family homes are permitted.In office
  • Calls for more affordable starter homes, including near transit; has introduced zoning reform bills.In office
  • Sponsors House Bill 2595, setting deadlines for utilities' grid interconnection studies for new power projects.In office
  • Sponsored House Bill 500 (EDGE 2.0), expanding tax credits for energy and manufacturing projects tied to benchmarks.In office
  • Co-sponsors House Bill 1556, a 30% production tax credit for clean manufacturing such as clean steel.In office
  • Sponsored House Bill 993, creating a state logo that veteran-owned businesses can display.In office

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

More about John
View sources (7)
  1. Co-sponsors House Bill 1678, extending the state's gross receipts tax to digital advertising sales.

    First-ever digital advertising tax in PA passes state House

    Public statement · PA House Democratic Caucus · Jun 9, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “The Digital Advertising Tax ensures corporations and billionaires are paying more of a fair share of taxes, and it's about time”
  2. Sponsors House Bill 2186, allowing accessory dwelling units by right where single-family homes are permitted.

    PA House passes Inglis bill to expand housing supply and cut red tape

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Inglis · Jun 1, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Accessory dwelling units are a proven way to increase housing supply without changing the character of existing neighborhoods.”
  3. Calls for more affordable starter homes, including near transit; has introduced zoning reform bills.

    Building starter homes near transit provides greater opportunities

    Public statement · PA House Democratic Caucus · Jul 22, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Home ownership is the foundation of the American Dream, and the lack of affordable housing weakens our neighborhoods”
  4. Sponsors House Bill 2595, setting deadlines for utilities' grid interconnection studies for new power projects.

    House Energy Committee advances legislation to optimize electric grid, accelerate interconnection to meet rising energy demand

    Public statement · PA House Democratic Caucus · Jun 17, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “We cannot afford to have expanded energy generation and new opportunities delayed or abandoned.”
  5. Sponsored House Bill 500 (EDGE 2.0), expanding tax credits for energy and manufacturing projects tied to benchmarks.

    PA House passes Inglis bill to drive billions toward energy projects

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Inglis · May 14, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “These tax credits are not a government handout - this bill sets benchmarks that prioritize the well-being of working Pennsylvanians”
  6. Co-sponsors House Bill 1556, a 30% production tax credit for clean manufacturing such as clean steel.

    Testifiers emphasize necessity of clean manufacturing incentives proposed by Reps. Fiedler, Krajewski, Inglis

    Public statement · PA House Democratic Caucus · Oct 15, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “With our bill, we can provide a tax credit that diversifies the commonwealth's energy portfolio, creates manufacturing jobs”
  7. Sponsored House Bill 993, creating a state logo that veteran-owned businesses can display.

    Inglis bill for veteran-owned business logo clears PA House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Inglis · May 6, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “Creating this logo would make it easier for consumers to recognize and support veteran-owned businesses”

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; 5 issues covered in this race.