State Representative, 61st District · 2026 General Election

Angela Illingworth

Republican

Towamencin Township

The gist

Called for transparency and fiscal discipline in local government in her 2025 township supervisor campaign.

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Called for transparency and fiscal discipline in local government in her 2025 township supervisor campaign.
Election 2025: Four square off for two Towamencin supervisor seats
News coverage · North Penn Now / The Reporter · Oct 14, 2025 · Illingworth: biggest issues · northpennnow.com
“Residents want transparency, fiscal discipline, and leaders who document what they do.”

Liz Hanbidge

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Whitpain Township

The gist

Calls for charter school funding and accountability reform, citing cyber charter costs.
Supports reforming cash bail and sentencing, with rehabilitation as a goal of the justice system.
Co-sponsored a proposed state constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights, which passed the House 102-101.In office
Plans a bill requiring insurers to cover preeclampsia biomarker testing during pregnancy.In office
Co-sponsored H.B. 2748 to raise the employer child care contribution tax credit, from 30% to 100% of costs.In office
Sponsored H.B. 2018 to create a statewide review program for domestic violence deaths.In office
Sponsored H.B. 1239, passed by the House, barring homeowners' associations from unreasonably restricting rooftop solar.In office
Co-sponsored H.B. 2758 to make explicit that law enforcement officers must stay 100 feet from polling places.In office

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

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Calls for charter school funding and accountability reform, citing cyber charter costs.
Liz's Priorities | RE-ELECT Liz for PA
Campaign website · Friends of Liz Hanbidge · Education Funding: Charter school reform · lizforpa.com
“We need charter school accountability reform, to ensure taxpayer funds are properly allocated to our schools and to protect taxpayers.”
Supports reforming cash bail and sentencing, with rehabilitation as a goal of the justice system.
Liz's Priorities | RE-ELECT Liz for PA
Campaign website · Friends of Liz Hanbidge · Social Justice: Criminal justice reform · lizforpa.com
“reform the cash bail system to, end discriminatory sentencing practices, and modernize our criminal justice system with a commitment to restorative justice”
Co-sponsored a proposed state constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights, which passed the House 102-101.
Pa. House advances Reproductive Rights Amendment with bipartisan support
Public statement · Office of Rep. Liz Hanbidge · Dec 17, 2025 · pahouse.com
“This amendment is about safeguarding the full range of reproductive health care, from contraception and fertility care to the right to make decisions about pregnancy”
Plans a bill requiring insurers to cover preeclampsia biomarker testing during pregnancy.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Insurance Coverage of Preeclampsia Testing
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 8, 2026 · palegis.us
“I plan to introduce legislation requiring insurance to cover preeclampsia biomarker testing for predictive screening in asymptomatic individuals”
Co-sponsored H.B. 2748 to raise the employer child care contribution tax credit, from 30% to 100% of costs.
Cephas, Hanbidge introduce legislation to upgrade Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit
Public statement · Office of Rep. Liz Hanbidge · Aug 27, 2026 · pahouse.com
“By expanding the Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, we can give businesses a stronger incentive to help their employees cover these costs”
Sponsored H.B. 2018 to create a statewide review program for domestic violence deaths.
Hanbidge Bill to Establish Domestic Violence Fatality Reporting Passes Judiciary Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Liz Hanbidge · Jan 28, 2026 · pahouse.com
“House Bill 2018 creates a mandatory, statewide review process so Pennsylvania can move from reacting to domestic violence deaths to preventing them”
Sponsored H.B. 1239, passed by the House, barring homeowners' associations from unreasonably restricting rooftop solar.
Hanbidge bill to protect homeowners' rights to install solar energy systems on roofs passes PA House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Liz Hanbidge · Jul 1, 2026 · pahouse.com
“homeowners should have the freedom to invest in solar energy and lower their utility costs without facing unnecessary barriers”
Co-sponsored H.B. 2758 to make explicit that law enforcement officers must stay 100 feet from polling places.
House Judiciary Committee approves voter intimidation protection bill
Public statement · Office of Rep. Liz Hanbidge · Sep 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Keeping federal, military, and law-enforcement authorities outside the voting process protects citizens from undue influence”