State Representative, 4th District · 2026 General Election

Kathryn DiVittorio

Democratic

Interim executive director, Corry Higher Education Council · Corry

The gist

Calls for more affordable housing and greater housing security in the district.
Calls for better schools and expanded rural access to education, citing underfunded schools.
Calls for workforce development and job-training pathways in rural Erie County.

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Calls for more affordable housing and greater housing security in the district.
Kathryn DiVittorio for State Representative
Campaign website · Friends of Kathryn DiVittorio · kdforhd4.com
“more affordable housing, better schools, and economic opportunities for residents.”
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis Visits Erie for Statewide Voter Outreach Effort
News coverage · Erie News Now · Jul 25, 2026 · erienewsnow.com
“Obviously, we're looking at a lot of the inequity and issues within housing, as well as having that security within housing.”
Calls for better schools and expanded rural access to education, citing underfunded schools.
Kathryn DiVittorio for State Representative
Campaign website · Friends of Kathryn DiVittorio · kdforhd4.com
“From seeing underfunded schools, housing shortages, and limited access to resources … more affordable housing, better schools, and economic opportunities for residents.”
Calls for workforce development and job-training pathways in rural Erie County.
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis Visits Erie for Statewide Voter Outreach Effort
News coverage · Erie News Now · Jul 25, 2026 · erienewsnow.com
“Out in the county, where I usually am, we're looking at things like workforce development, the workforce pipeline, and education”

Jake Banta

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; farmer · LeBoeuf Township

The gist

Opposed Pennsylvania's participation in RGGI and supports expanded use of the state's natural gas.
Introduced a bill for short-term state aid to farmers hit by sudden market losses, such as canceled grape contracts.In office
Opposes state budgets that spend more than projected revenue; voted against the 2025 budget on that basis.In office
Proposes requiring the General Assembly to stay in session in Harrisburg until a late budget is passed.In office
Opposes new state taxes on energy producers and consumers.In office
Proposes barring courts from using executive agency interpretations to determine legislative intent.In office
Proposes legislation to provide firearm safety education to children.In office
Proposes allowing over-the-counter sales of ivermectin in Pennsylvania.In office

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

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Opposed Pennsylvania's participation in RGGI and supports expanded use of the state's natural gas.
The Issues - Jake Banta for PA
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jake Banta · jakebantaforpa.com
“We must use our Natural Gas resources in Pa.”
Banta Votes 'No' on 2025 Budget, Citing Overspending and Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repbanta.com
“I have opposed RGGI from day one, and I am proud to see it gone.”
Introduced a bill for short-term state aid to farmers hit by sudden market losses, such as canceled grape contracts.
Banta Introduces Legislation to Support Farmers Facing Uncertainty in Severe Market Interruptions
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repbanta.com
“A severe market interruption like this is no different than a farm facing an invasive pest, contagious disease or a natural disaster”
Opposes state budgets that spend more than projected revenue; voted against the 2025 budget on that basis.
Banta Votes 'No' on 2025 Budget, Citing Overspending and Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repbanta.com
“I will not support a spending plan that exceeds our revenue and puts future generations deeper into debt.”
Banta Votes 'Yes' on 2026-27 Budget, Citing Long-Awaited Collaboration Among the General Assembly
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repbanta.com
“I do have concerns regarding the unfunded cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for some retired government employees.”
Proposes requiring the General Assembly to stay in session in Harrisburg until a late budget is passed.
Banta Votes 'No' on 2025 Budget, Citing Overspending and Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repbanta.com
“If the budget is not complete by June 30, my legislation would require the General Assembly to remain in Harrisburg until the budget is complete.”
Opposes new state taxes on energy producers and consumers.
Banta, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repbanta.com
“Pennsylvania has many opportunities to unleash our energy potential, but further taxing hard-working Pennsylvanians is not an option.”
Proposes barring courts from using executive agency interpretations to determine legislative intent.
Co-sponsorship memo: Preventing Executive Agencies from Re-Interpreting Statutes Enacted by the General Assembly
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 17, 2024 · palegis.us
“My amendment would eliminate this extraneous source of legislative intent and clarify that only the intent of the Legislature should be considered”
Proposes legislation to provide firearm safety education to children.
Co-sponsorship memo: Gun Safety in Schools
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 10, 2025 · palegis.us
“The purpose of my legislation is to educate children in firearms and reduce the crime rate in Pennsylvania.”
Proposes allowing over-the-counter sales of ivermectin in Pennsylvania.
Co-sponsorship memo: Making Ivermectin Available Over the Counter
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 23, 2025 · palegis.us
“please join me in this very important piece of legislation, to legalize over the counter sales of Ivermectin.”