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State Representative, 88th District

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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.

Cumberland County only: Hampden Township, Lower Allen Township precincts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and Mechanicsburg, New Cumberland and Shiremanstown boroughs. Open seat: Rep. Sheryl Delozier is not seeking reelection.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Sara AgertonDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff ClarkRepublican

    • Calls for reining in state spending and accountability for every dollar.
    • Supports eliminating property taxes so Pennsylvanians can stay in their homes.

Public safety

  • Sara AgertonDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff ClarkRepublican

    • Supports police, firefighters and EMTs and opposes defunding efforts.
    • Pledges to defend Second Amendment rights.

Education

  • Sara AgertonDemocratic

    • Supports investing in public schools and backing teachers.

  • Jeff ClarkRepublican

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Sara AgertonDemocratic

    • Calls for expanding affordable housing options and supporting responsible growth.

  • Jeff ClarkRepublican

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

  • Sara AgertonDemocratic

    • Supports lowering everyday expenses and fair wages.

  • Jeff ClarkRepublican

    • Calls for cutting regulations he says raise energy, gas and grocery prices.

Environment & parks

  • Sara AgertonDemocratic

    • Supports environmental protections that also create jobs and strengthen long-term sustainability.

  • Jeff ClarkRepublican

    • Supports developing Pennsylvania's natural gas, coal and nuclear resources.

Health & human services

  • Sara AgertonDemocratic

    • Calls for lowering health care costs, expanding access and putting patients first.

  • Jeff ClarkRepublican

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Sara AgertonDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff ClarkRepublican

    • Supports term limits for state representatives and senators.

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.