State

State Representative, 9th 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.

Lawrence County only: the City of New Castle; Hickory, Mahoning, Neshannock, North Beaver, Pulaski, Shenango, Taylor, Union and Wilmington townships; and Bessemer, New Wilmington and S.N.P.J. boroughs.

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Shay Micco

Democratic

Nurse

The gist

Supports a Medicare-for-all system and says healthcare needs new policies.
Supports cutting the state gas tax.
Wants more trade jobs in the district so students have options to stay after graduating.
Calls Flock surveillance cameras, marketed to help police investigations, an invasion of privacy.
Supports more state and federal rules on data centers to protect residents' quality of life and privacy.
Plans to hold town halls and says elected officials should be accountable for unethical or illegal conduct.

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Supports a Medicare-for-all system and says healthcare needs new policies.
Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall
News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "Both candidates believe there should be a Medicare-for-all system that provides accessible and affordable healthcare for everyone." · ncnewsonline.com
“Both candidates believe there should be a … that provides accessible and affordable healthcare for everyone. … Healthcare as a whole needs new policies.”
Supports cutting the state gas tax.
Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall
News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · ncnewsonline.com
“She is also in favor of cutting the state’s gas tax.”
Wants more trade jobs in the district so students have options to stay after graduating.
Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall
News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "...while Micco said she wants to create more trade jobs in the district to give options for students to stay following graduation." · ncnewsonline.com
“Micco said she wants to create … trade jobs in the district to give options for students to stay following graduation.”
Calls Flock surveillance cameras, marketed to help police investigations, an invasion of privacy.
Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall
News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "Micco believes Flock cameras, which are marketed to help law enforcement with investigations and evidence, are an invasion of privacy and can be used for nefarious purposes." · ncnewsonline.com
“Micco believes … are an invasion of privacy and can be used for nefarious purposes.”
Supports more state and federal rules on data centers to protect residents' quality of life and privacy.
Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall
News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "Both believe there needs to be more federal and state guidelines and regulations on data centers to protect residents’ quality of life and privacy." · ncnewsonline.com
“Both believe there needs to be … federal and state guidelines and regulations on data centers to protect residents’ quality of life and privacy.”
Plans to hold town halls and says elected officials should be accountable for unethical or illegal conduct.
Wagner, Micco discuss policy, concerns at town hall
News coverage · New Castle News · Sep 19, 2026 · Full sentence: "She wants to hold town halls to bring people of all backgrounds together and hear each other out." · ncnewsonline.com
“She wants to hold town halls to bring people of all … together and hear each other out. … Both candidates said they want to hold elected officials accountable for any unethical or illegal behavior.”

Marla Gallo Brown

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative · New Castle

The gist

Sponsored HB 2588 to bar data centers from prime farmland in active agricultural use.In office
Says data centers should pay their fair share and local communities should have a say in where they go.In office
Proposed six-month sales tax holidays on prom purchases and on home gardening and lawn supplies.In office
Proposes requiring school districts to roll back bond-related property tax increases once the debt is repaid.In office
Says she will not vote for a budget that legalizes recreational marijuana.In office
Proposes requiring shop class for students in grades six through 12.In office
Sponsored HB 1962 directing state agencies to end all public funding for abortion.In office
Proposes requiring new driver's license applicants to pass an English proficiency exam.In office

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

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Sponsored HB 2588 to bar data centers from prime farmland in active agricultural use.
Brown Highlights Bipartisan Record on Data Center Oversight
Public statement · Office of Rep. Marla Brown · Jun 2, 2026 · repmarlabrown.com
“which would prohibit data centers from being built on prime farmland that is currently in active agricultural use”
Says data centers should pay their fair share and local communities should have a say in where they go.
Brown: Data Center Development Must Respect Our Communities
Public statement · Office of Rep. Marla Brown · Aug 20, 2026 · repmarlabrown.com
“Data centers should pay their fair share, and Pennsylvania families and small businesses should never be left paying the bill for these massive projects. … But above all, local control matters.”
Proposed six-month sales tax holidays on prom purchases and on home gardening and lawn supplies.
Brown Backs 'Freedom Through Affordability' Plan, Introduces Targeted Tax Relief for Families
Public statement · Office of Rep. Marla Brown · Mar 25, 2026 · repmarlabrown.com
“One proposal would establish a six-month sales tax holiday on prom-related purchases … Brown has also introduced legislation to create a six-month sales tax holiday on home gardening and lawn supplies”
Proposes requiring school districts to roll back bond-related property tax increases once the debt is repaid.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Providing Additional Property Tax Relief for Pennsylvanians
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 30, 2026 · palegis.us
“My legislation requires that school districts rescind property tax increases following the final payment of interest and principal for any type of bond debt.”
Says she will not vote for a budget that legalizes recreational marijuana.
Brown Raises Concerns About Governor's Budget Proposal, Long-Term Tax Risks
Public statement · Office of Rep. Marla Brown · Feb 3, 2026 · repmarlabrown.com
“I will never vote for a budget that legalizes adult use recreational marijuana.”
Proposes requiring shop class for students in grades six through 12.
Brown Proposal Would Restore Shop Class in Pennsylvania Schools
Public statement · Office of Rep. Marla Brown · Apr 1, 2026 · repmarlabrown.com
“Requiring shop class is about giving students real opportunities to discover skills they may not otherwise be exposed to”
Sponsored HB 1962 directing state agencies to end all public funding for abortion.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Cease Public Funding for Abortion (introduced as HB 1962)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 3, 2025 · palegis.us
“Soon, I will be introducing legislation directing state agencies to cease all public funding for abortion.”
Proposes requiring new driver's license applicants to pass an English proficiency exam.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: English Proficiency Exam for New Driver's License Applicants
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 9, 2025 · palegis.us
“requiring new driver’s license applicants to pass an English proficiency examination in order to receive their driver’s license”

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