Jeff Clark
RepublicanQ1 PFAS chemicals are widely used in consumer products but have raised health concerns due to their persistence in the environment and humans, and some Pennsylvanian legislators are considering restrictions on its use, such as in House Bill 2145. Should Pennsylvania restrict PFAS in consumer products? What scientific evidence would you use to inform your decision?
I believe Pennsylvania should take a science-based approach to PFAS restrictions when credible evidence shows significant risks to health or the environment and safer alternatives exist. If elected, I would rely on sound scientific evidence and consider both public health and the practical impact on consumers and businesses. Protecting Pennsylvanians should remain the priority.
Q2 Measles vaccination rates in Pennsylvania have declined in recent years, from 95.5% in 2020 to 92.5% in 2025. At the same time, measles outbreaks have emerged across the state, with 62 confirmed cases in PA in 2026. As a policymaker, how do you approach engaging with communities that have concerns that center on infectious disease outbreaks and vaccine safety, and what policies, if any, would you support related to these issues?
I believe Pennsylvanians can protect public health while respecting individual liberty, parental rights, and medical freedom.
Measles is serious and contagious, but Pennsylvanians also deserve honest answers about vaccine safety, effectiveness, exemptions, and the proper role of government. I believe medical decisions should be guided by informed consent, reliable information, and trusted healthcare professionals—not government coercion.
As a State Representative, I will support transparency, voluntary access to healthcare and vaccines, and practical public-health measures while opposing forced medical treatment and blanket mandates.
We can protect public health without sacrificing personal freedom. The goal should be to build trust through facts, transparency, and respect—not fear or government overreach.
Q3 There have been avian influenza outbreaks in Pennsylvania, with potential impacts on poultry and dairy operations, both industries that provide billions of dollars of economic value to the state. What policies, if any, do you support to strengthen the state’s preparedness and outbreak response? Are there specific strategies you would prioritize to protect farm workers, agricultural communities, and the broader public?
Pennsylvania farmers are essential to our food supply and rural communities. We need strong disease prevention and support for farmers when outbreaks occur—without unnecessary government mandates.
Government should work with farmers to protect our food supply, livelihoods, and communities while preserving the freedom to make informed choices.
Q4 Pennsylvania is the nation’s second-largest producer of natural gas and nuclear energy, as well as the third-largest producer of coal, per the Energy Information Administration. In contrast, PA currently ranks 45th in the country in terms of wind, solar, and hydropower energy production. How do you think these energy sources should be distributed across PA’s energy production portfolio, and what policies, if any, would you support to facilitate this?
Pennsylvania should pursue an all-of-the-above energy strategy that builds on our strengths in natural gas, nuclear power, and emerging technologies. We should remove unnecessary regulations and bureaucratic barriers that drive up costs while maintaining strong safety and environmental standards. As a State Representative, I will support responsible deregulation, faster permitting, and greater competition to increase energy production, lower costs, and support Pennsylvania workers and businesses.
Taxpayers also deserve accountability. We should regularly review government spending and regulations to eliminate waste and reduce the cost of living and doing business in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania has the resources to be an energy leader. We need to produce more, regulate smarter, and keep energy affordable.
Q5 Pennsylvania has proposed more reporting, utility oversight, and zoning guidance for large data centers, along with shifting some generation, capacity, and reliability costs onto data center developers rather than ordinary ratepayers. How should the costs and benefits of large data center development be divided between developers and the public, and what requirements, if any, would you support on power, water, and public reporting before a project moves forward?
Pennsylvania should support economic development while protecting families, taxpayers, and communities. Local choice: Communities should have a meaningful say in data center projects. Developer pays: Developers should cover the costs they create—not taxpayers or ratepayers. Protect resources: Projects should meet clear standards for energy, water, environmental impact, and infrastructure. Transparency: Communities deserve clear information about a project’s impacts. Decommissioning: Developers should fund cleanup and restoration when facilities close. Responsible development means protecting Pennsylvania’s resources, respecting communities, and ensuring taxpayers are not left with the bill.