State
State Representative, 62nd 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.
The 62nd District is entirely in Indiana County: Indiana, Armagh, Blairsville, Clymer, Creekside, Homer City, Saltsburg and Shelocta boroughs, and Armstrong, Black Lick, Brush Valley, Buffington, Burrell, Center, Cherryhill, Conemaugh, East Wheatfield, Pine, Washington, West Wheatfield, White and Young townships.
Taxes & budget
Trajan JonesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim StruzziRepublican
- Backed expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program so more seniors qualify.
- Voted for the 2026-27 state budget, citing a 3.7% spending increase below the governor's proposal.In office
Education
Trajan JonesDemocratic
- Supports school funding formulas that fully fund public schools, and competitive teacher pay.
Jim StruzziRepublican
- Voted for HB 41, allowing separate PIAA playoffs for schools that draw students beyond set boundaries.In office
Housing
Trajan JonesDemocratic
- Calls for addressing housing affordability and property tax relief for working families.
Jim StruzziRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Trajan JonesDemocratic
- Supports raising the state minimum wage to $15 an hour and passing paid sick leave legislation.
Jim StruzziRepublican
- Supports keeping the Keystone and Conemaugh coal-fired power plants open past their planned retirement.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Trajan JonesDemocratic
- Supports investing in roads, bridges, broadband and water systems in Indiana County.
Jim StruzziRepublican
- Sponsored bills letting municipalities build and fund stormwater systems without a separate authority.In office
Environment & parks
Trajan JonesDemocratic
- Calls for water-use disclosure and ratepayer protections tied to data centers.
Jim StruzziRepublican
- Opposed Pennsylvania's joining RGGI and sponsored a bill to eliminate the carbon-pricing regulation.In office
Health & human services
Trajan JonesDemocratic
- Calls for lower prescription drug costs, capped insulin prices and protecting Medicaid access.
- Opposes abortion bans and supports access to reproductive health care, contraception and IVF.
Jim StruzziRepublican
- Proposes expanding syringe service programs that refer participants to treatment and distribute naloxone.In office
Government & transparency
Trajan JonesDemocratic
- Proposes regular town halls across the district and a constituent feedback hub for input on legislation.
Jim StruzziRepublican
- Calls on the state housing finance agency to act on audit findings about its PennHOMES program.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; 8 issues covered in this race.