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State Representative, 40th District

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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.

In Allegheny County: Bethel Park and part of Upper St. Clair (Ward 3 districts 1-2, Ward 4 districts 2-4, and Ward 5). The district also includes Peters Township in Washington County.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Jon LloydDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Natalie MihalekRepublican

    • Voted for the $50.8 billion 2026-27 budget, citing no tax increases or Rainy Day Fund withdrawals.In office

Public safety

  • Jon LloydDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Natalie MihalekRepublican

    • Sponsors HB 961 requiring low-head dams to be prominently marked with warning signs.In office

Housing

  • Jon LloydDemocratic

    • Supports the development of affordable starter homes.

  • Natalie MihalekRepublican

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Jon LloydDemocratic

    • Supports preserving and improving local public transportation.

  • Natalie MihalekRepublican

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Jon LloydDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Natalie MihalekRepublican

    • Proposes establishing a constitutional right to clean soil, citing PFAS contamination.In office

Health & human services

  • Jon LloydDemocratic

    • Lists child care costs as an affordability priority.
    • Supports expanding scam-prevention programs for senior citizens.

  • Natalie MihalekRepublican

    • Authored the "Healthy PA" bill package targeting chemicals, dyes and artificial ingredients in food.In office
    • Co-sponsors HB 77 requiring restaurants to raise food-allergy awareness among staff and customers.In office
    • Co-sponsors child care bills including a $5 million state grant program for new child care providers.In office

Government & transparency

  • Jon LloydDemocratic

    • Supports a ban on gifts to public officials, campaign contribution limits and more disclosure of political spending.
    • Supports independent redistricting reform.
    • Proposes requiring plain-language summaries of legislation and state finances.

  • Natalie MihalekRepublican

    • Proposes triggering a special election when the state budget is not completed on time.In office

Courts & justice

  • Jon LloydDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Natalie MihalekRepublican

    • Says she's open to prison reforms for nonviolent offenders but opposes 'unlocking the cell doors' for violent criminals.In office

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; 9 issues covered in this race.