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State Representative, 64th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Pennsylvania laws and the state budget in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

All of Venango County. Crawford County part: Hydetown and Townville boroughs, the City of Titusville, and Oil Creek, Rome, Steuben and Troy townships (9 precincts).

Amanda Shaffer

Democratic

Venango County

The gist

  • Proposes updating power lines to support broadband internet throughout the district.
  • Calls for attracting technology businesses to the district through reliable internet access.
  • Proposes programs, shelters and affordable housing to address homelessness and drug addiction in the district.
  • Calls for more aging and disability services, including for people with intellectual disabilities and autism.
  • Supports increasing clean energy sources statewide and in the district.
  • Supports wider use of biodegradable plastics.
  • Supports LGBTQ equality.
More about Amanda
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  1. Proposes updating power lines to support broadband internet throughout the district.

    Amanda Shaffer - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)

    Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · May 13, 2026 · Survey: 3 key messages · ballotpedia.org

    “updating power lines to support broadband internet throughout the district.”
  2. Calls for attracting technology businesses to the district through reliable internet access.

    Amanda Shaffer - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)

    Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · May 13, 2026 · Survey: 3 key messages · ballotpedia.org

    “having reliable access to internet is an integral part of attracting this type of business to the area.”
  3. Proposes programs, shelters and affordable housing to address homelessness and drug addiction in the district.

    Amanda Shaffer - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)

    Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · May 13, 2026 · Survey: 3 key messages · ballotpedia.org

    “This can be alleviated by instituting programs, shelters, and looking at ways to create affordable housing for residents of the district.”
  4. Calls for more aging and disability services, including for people with intellectual disabilities and autism.

    Amanda Shaffer - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)

    Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · May 13, 2026 · Survey: policy passions · ballotpedia.org

    “More aging and disability services to help the elderly and ID/IDD and autistic communities.”
  5. Supports increasing clean energy sources statewide and in the district.

    Amanda Shaffer - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)

    Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · May 13, 2026 · Survey: policy passions · ballotpedia.org

    “I would like to see clean energy sources increase throughout the state and my district.”
  6. Supports wider use of biodegradable plastics.

    Amanda Shaffer - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)

    Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · May 13, 2026 · Survey: policy passions · ballotpedia.org

    “Biodegradable plastics become more widespread, if the use of plastic has to exist.”
  7. Supports LGBTQ equality.

    Amanda Shaffer - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)

    Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · May 13, 2026 · Survey: policy passions · ballotpedia.org

    “LGBTQ equality is important to me.”
Photo of R. Lee James
R. Lee JamesOfficial portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

R. Lee James

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; former banking and investment management professional · Venango County

The gist

  • Opposes transferring $4.58 billion from the Rainy Day Fund to cover the governor's 2026-27 spending proposal.
  • Calls for concrete plans for student success alongside the proposed $884 million increase in PreK-12 funding.
  • Supports infrastructure investment tied to economic growth and community safety.
  • Opposes raising the state minimum wage to $15 an hour.In office
  • Opposes the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and calls for fewer energy regulations and faster permitting.In office
  • Introduced HB 2508 to exempt volunteer fire and EMS companies from most Right-to-Know Law requirements.In office
  • Co-sponsored HB 2709 to raise the Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program tax credit cap from $24M to $26M.In office

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

More about R.
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  1. Opposes transferring $4.58 billion from the Rainy Day Fund to cover the governor's 2026-27 spending proposal.

    R. Lee James announces re-election bid

    News coverage · The Derrick · Jan 6, 2026 · thederrick.com

    “passing fiscally responsible budgets that do not increase taxes”
    James Urges Fiscal Discipline, Targeted Investments for 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. R. Lee James · Feb 4, 2026 · repjames.com

    “The governor wants to use a huge chunk of those dollars to cover for outspending our means.”
  2. Calls for concrete plans for student success alongside the proposed $884 million increase in PreK-12 funding.

    R. Lee James announces re-election bid

    News coverage · The Derrick · Jan 6, 2026 · thederrick.com

    “improving and preserving the education system for Pennsylvania students and parents.”
    James Urges Fiscal Discipline, Targeted Investments for 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. R. Lee James · Feb 4, 2026 · repjames.com

    “While education funding continues to go up, what are the tangible plans to ensure our students can succeed in the classroom?”
  3. Supports infrastructure investment tied to economic growth and community safety.

    R. Lee James announces re-election bid

    News coverage · The Derrick · Jan 6, 2026 · thederrick.com

    “investing in the infrastructure necessary to promote a strong economy and safe communities”
    About Lee | PA State Rep. R. Lee James

    Government record · PA House Republican Caucus · repjames.com

    “investing in the infrastructure necessary to promote a strong economy and safe communities”
  4. Opposes raising the state minimum wage to $15 an hour.

    James Urges Fiscal Discipline, Targeted Investments for 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. R. Lee James · Feb 4, 2026 · repjames.com

    “a government-mandated minimum wage hurts both the free market and Pennsylvanians.”
  5. Opposes the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and calls for fewer energy regulations and faster permitting.

    Emptying PA's Financial Tank Will Lead to Torrential Fiscal Downpours

    Public statement · Office of Rep. R. Lee James · Jul 14, 2025 · repjames.com

    “The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), as well as burdensome regulations and a complicated government permitting process, continue to remain in place. … make government more efficient, unleash our energy potential and maintain fiscal responsibility.”
  6. Introduced HB 2508 to exempt volunteer fire and EMS companies from most Right-to-Know Law requirements.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Volunteer Fire/EMS Companies and the Right-To-Know Law (HB 2508)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 27, 2026 · palegis.us

    “I will soon be introducing legislation to exempt Volunteer Fire and EMS agencies from the requirements of the Commonwealth's Right-to-Know Law”
  7. Co-sponsored HB 2709 to raise the Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program tax credit cap from $24M to $26M.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Broadway Tour Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program (HB 2709)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 30, 2026 · palegis.us

    “increase the annual funding available under the Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program (EEEP) by $2 million, from $24 million to $26 million.”

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