Jacob Cecil
Democratic
Windber, Somerset County
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State Senator, 32nd District
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- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Pennsylvania laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.
Covers all of Fayette, Somerset and Bedford counties and Scottdale borough in Westmoreland County. The Democratic nominee won his nomination by write-in in the May primary.
Pat Stefano
RepublicanIncumbent
State senator · Bullskin Township, Fayette County
The gist
- Sponsored SB 1150, which requires meaningful public notice before agencies act, reinforcing the 24-hour agenda rule.In office
- Sponsored SB 1277 to let local governments extend redevelopment property tax abatements from 10 to 20 years.In office
- Calls for a 2026-27 state budget that protects taxpayers and ensures long-term stability.In office
- Voted for the 2025-26 budget, citing the end of RGGI, which he says would have raised electricity rates.In office
- Voted against Penn State's state funding request after the university decided to close seven branch campuses.In office
- Supports SB 1293, which limits school and college teams designated for women to biological females.In office
- Co-proposed reforms letting the Attorney General review pharmacy benefit managers' pharmacy contract terminations.In office
- Sponsored SB 802 for a voluntary driver's license symbol flagging communication barriers during police stops.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Sponsored SB 1150, which requires meaningful public notice before agencies act, reinforcing the 24-hour agenda rule.
Senate Approves Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency BillPublic statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Jun 10, 2026 · senatorstefano.com
“Sunshine laws only work when the public can actually see what’s coming”
Sponsored SB 1277 to let local governments extend redevelopment property tax abatements from 10 to 20 years.
Stefano Bill in Attainable Housing Package Approved by CommitteePublic statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · May 6, 2026 · senatorstefano.com
“By extending the abatement period to 20 years, we would give counties, municipalities and school districts the flexibility to structure incentives”
Calls for a 2026-27 state budget that protects taxpayers and ensures long-term stability.
Stefano Pushes Back on Spending Levels in Shapiro's BudgetPublic statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Feb 3, 2026 · senatorstefano.com
“They deserve a responsible plan that protects taxpayers, strengthens our economy and ensures long-term stability.”
Voted for the 2025-26 budget, citing the end of RGGI, which he says would have raised electricity rates.
Stefano Reacts to Bipartisan, Pro-Growth Budget BillPublic statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Nov 12, 2025 · senatorstefano.com
“we’ve eliminated the looming threat of the RGGI electricity tax, thus preventing higher electricity rates”
Voted against Penn State's state funding request after the university decided to close seven branch campuses.
WE ARE… Better than ThisPublic statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Nov 19, 2025 · senatorstefano.com
“my support for Penn State as an institution ENDS TODAY as I voted against its request for state funding”
Supports SB 1293, which limits school and college teams designated for women to biological females.
Stefano Supports Senate's Act to Protect Fairness in Women's SportsPublic statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Apr 22, 2026 · senatorstefano.com
“Female athletes deserve a level playing field where their talent and hard work is recognized and awarded fairly”
Co-proposed reforms letting the Attorney General review pharmacy benefit managers' pharmacy contract terminations.
Langerholc, Ward, Stefano Announce Legislation to Reform Pharmacy Benefit ManagersPublic statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Feb 20, 2026 · senatorstefano.com
“My focus continues to be on protecting access to care and supporting our community-based pharmacies”
Sponsored SB 802 for a voluntary driver's license symbol flagging communication barriers during police stops.
Stefano, Boscola Bill to Protect Those with Communication Barriers Advances Unanimously from the SenatePublic statement · Office of Sen. Pat Stefano · Mar 18, 2026 · senatorstefano.com
“This simple, free, completely voluntary designation can help prevent miscommunications and ensure encounters with law enforcement remain safe and respectful.”
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