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.
Taxes & budget
Shay MiccoDemocratic
- Supports cutting the state gas tax.
Marla Gallo BrownRepublican
- 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
Public safety
Shay MiccoDemocratic
- Calls Flock surveillance cameras, marketed to help police investigations, an invasion of privacy.
Marla Gallo BrownRepublican
- Proposes requiring new driver's license applicants to pass an English proficiency exam.In office
Education
Shay MiccoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Marla Gallo BrownRepublican
- Proposes requiring shop class for students in grades six through 12.In office
Economy & jobs
Shay MiccoDemocratic
- Wants more trade jobs in the district so students have options to stay after graduating.
Marla Gallo BrownRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Shay MiccoDemocratic
- Supports more state and federal rules on data centers to protect residents' quality of life and privacy.
Marla Gallo BrownRepublican
- 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
Health & human services
Shay MiccoDemocratic
- Supports a Medicare-for-all system and says healthcare needs new policies.
Marla Gallo BrownRepublican
- Says she will not vote for a budget that legalizes recreational marijuana.In office
- Sponsored HB 1962 directing state agencies to end all public funding for abortion.In office
Government & transparency
Shay MiccoDemocratic
- Plans to hold town halls and says elected officials should be accountable for unethical or illegal conduct.
Marla Gallo BrownRepublican
No documented position found.
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; 7 issues covered in this race.