Nick Jacobson
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Nick Jacobson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 85. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
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Biography
Nick Jacobson was born in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree from Yale University in 2023. Jacobson has experience working for the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Department of the Auditor General.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent David Rowe defeated Nick Jacobson in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 85 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Rowe (R) | 71.7 | 24,977 | |
 | Nick Jacobson (D)  | 28.1 | 9,793 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 34,812 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 85
Nick Jacobson advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 85 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nick Jacobson | 99.1 | 2,782 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 2,806 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jared Hoffman (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent David Rowe advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 85 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Rowe | 99.2 | 7,287 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 62 | ||
| Total votes: 7,349 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Nick Jacobson is a lifelong Central Pennsylvanian with a record of public service on the issues that matter every day. Growing up in a family that valued hard work, kindness, loyalty, and honesty, Nick got his first job at 13 as a soccer referee making $5 a game. He graduated from Lewisburg High School in 2019 and was named one of 161 United States Presidential Scholars as well as one of 50 Calvin Coolidge Senators in America. Nick went on to be the first Lewisburg alumnus to attend Yale University, where he graduated, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, in 2023.
At 23, Nick has already developed a track record of making Harrisburg work better for Pennsylvanians. At the Department of Health, Nick cut red tape to keep emergency care in rural communities across Pennsylvania. And at the Department of the Auditor General, he helped to make sure that schools across the state wisely used Pennsylvanians’ tax dollars.
Nick got into this campaign because he believes politics is just working together to make our lives better. Nick wants to go to Harrisburg to bring real representation to Central Pennsylvania, because voters deserve a representative who works as hard as they do.- Economy/Jobs: We need new solutions, new investment, and better systems to support small businesses and workers. Pennsylvania has among the most regressive tax systems (lower income people pay nearly 2.5x their share of income as higher income people) and among the highest small business taxes in the country. We must do better.
- Broadband/Internet: In the 21st century, internet is not a privilege. It is essential for everything from economic opportunity to healthcare to education. Our district is one of the poorest-served districts in the state--internet/cell service where available is almost all DSL with some cable infrastructure. For kids whose school districts go online on a snow day, no internet (or insufficient internet) means no education. For older residents, as telemedicine becomes increasingly available (and in-person appointment wait times grow), internet access regulates healthcare access. The issue is essential to the area.
- Health Care: The character of a community is seen in how they take care of the most vulnerable among them. Everyone in our district–from newborn infants to retired people–deserves access to the health care they need at prices they can afford. Our health care system needs our attention right now, both locally through the completion of the Wellspan/Evangelical merger and in Harrisburg as we work to keep bad actors out of our nursing homes and patient clinics and continue our comeback mission from the pandemic. Investing in healthcare workers on the front line of serving our community and using the state’s buying power to contribute to lower drug costs are two major areas of work we need for our community.
The most important issues to me are the ones that impact the 85th district every day: workforce development and taxes for small businesses and workers, affordable and accessible health care, fair funding for strong local public education, and strengthening our tradition of family farms and farmers.
Abraham Lincoln is one of the greatest leaders our country has ever had. He was noble, kind, charitable, visionary, and principled.
The United States Constitution (including the Bill of Rights and all the other amendments) and the Pennsylvania Constitution are my guiding documents.
Dignity is the most important character trait for elected officials--though it is not a common one. Dignity includes honesty, trustworthiness, hard work, good character, kindness, and leadership.
I am honest, intelligent, kind, and a hard worker.
Working for our district and Pennsylvanians without casting blame on other politicians or leaders is the chief responsibility of our state rep. The buck stops here. I will never make excuses to the people of our district for the things I cannot get done on our behalf.
I would like to remind people by my example that self-government is among the greatest privileges in the world. I would like to be remembered as someone who always worked to bring people together, who appealed to our better natures, and who helped to make Central Pennsylvania a better place.
We invaded Iraq in 2003, when I was two years old.
I was a soccer referee starting at age 13. My first pay was $5/game in Barnes and Noble gift cards. I kept it up for five years.
The Pennsylvania Constitution says:
"The legislative power of this Commonwealth shall be vested in a General Assembly, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives." (Article II, S1)
Leveraging our strengths through a changing economy and preserving our tradition of strong local schools, businesses, and communities.
Being a state legislator is a job. People should demand that their representatives be qualified for the job. Politics is not the only way to prove your qualifications, but you should have to prove them one way or another.
It is essential to build relationships. A bill needs 102 votes in the PA House. Those 101 other votes aren't going to come from nowhere.
Thaddeus Stevens, Republican of Gettysburg, is one of the most honorable representatives not only Pennsylvania, but the United States as a whole has seen.
Running for the 85th House District is work enough for me. It would be an honor to serve the district, and I could not imagine a greater privilege and opportunity.
A hospital worker told me about her experience during the pandemic, working overtime and trying to keep our community going through selfless bravery and strength. Our healthcare workers keep our community going, day in and day out.
I return to the Pennsylvania Constitution: "The supreme executive power shall be vested in the Governor, who shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed." (Article IV, S2)
Yes, the legislature must oversee and grant the use of emergency powers. It is the legislature's responsibility to set up a system that the governor can turn to in times of crisis for our commonwealth. The governor must obey the laws of the commonwealth. But in the midst of a crisis, when strong, bold, and immediate leadership is necessary, the governor should have the authority from the General Assembly to do what is necessary for Pennsylvanians without requiring new laws at the last second.
Yes, the legislature must oversee and grant the use of emergency powers. It is the legislature's responsibility to set up a system that the governor can turn to in times of crisis for our commonwealth. The governor must obey the laws of the commonwealth. But in the midst of a crisis, when strong, bold, and immediate leadership is necessary, the governor should have the authority from the General Assembly to do what is necessary for Pennsylvanians without requiring new laws at the last second.
Fair funding for our school districts
Juniata County Democratic Committee
Education; Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities; Appropriations
The only people elected officials should report to are the people of Pennsylvania. Transparency helps the people keep that true. Government must be accountable to the people.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 15, 2024
Current members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Joanna McClinton
Majority Leader:Kerry Benninghoff
Minority Leader:Jesse Topper
Representatives
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Patrick Harkins (D)
District 2
Robert Merski (D)
District 3
Ryan Bizzarro (D)
District 4
Jake Banta (R)
District 5
Eric Weaknecht (R)
District 6
Bradley Roae (R)
District 7
Parke Wentling (R)
District 8
Aaron Bernstine (R)
District 9
Marla Brown (R)
District 10
Amen Brown (D)
District 11
Marci Mustello (R)
District 12
District 13
John Lawrence (R)
District 14
Roman Kozak (R)
District 15
Joshua Kail (R)
District 16
Robert Matzie (D)
District 17
Tim Bonner (R)
District 18
K.C. Tomlinson (R)
District 19
Aerion Abney (D)
District 20
Emily Kinkead (D)
District 21
Lindsay Powell (D)
District 22
Joshua Siegel (D)
District 23
Dan Frankel (D)
District 24
La'Tasha Mayes (D)
District 25
Brandon Markosek (D)
District 26
Paul Friel (D)
District 27
Daniel Deasy (D)
District 28
Jeremy Shaffer (R)
District 29
Tim Brennan (D)
District 30
Arvind Venkat (D)
District 31
Perry Warren (D)
District 32
Joe McAndrew (D)
District 33
Mandy Steele (D)
District 34
District 35
Dan Goughnour (D)
District 36
Jessica Benham (D)
District 37
Mindy Fee (R)
District 38
John Inglis (D)
District 39
Andrew Kuzma (R)
District 40
Natalie Mihalek (R)
District 41
Brett Miller (R)
District 42
Dan Miller (D)
District 43
Keith Greiner (R)
District 44
Valerie Gaydos (R)
District 45
Anita Kulik (D)
District 46
Jason Ortitay (R)
District 47
Joe D'Orsie (R)
District 48
Timothy O'Neal (R)
District 49
District 50
Bud Cook (R)
District 51
District 52
Ryan Warner (R)
District 53
Steven Malagari (D)
District 54
Greg Scott (D)
District 55
Jill Cooper (R)
District 56
Brian Rasel (R)
District 57
Eric Nelson (R)
District 58
Eric Davanzo (R)
District 59
Leslie Rossi (R)
District 60
Abby Major (R)
District 61
Liz Hanbidge (D)
District 62
James Struzzi (R)
District 63
Josh Bashline (R)
District 64
R. James (R)
District 65
Kathy Rapp (R)
District 66
Brian Smith (R)
District 67
Martin Causer (R)
District 68
Clint Owlett (R)
District 69
Carl Metzgar (R)
District 70
Matthew Bradford (D)
District 71
Jim Rigby (R)
District 72
Frank Burns (D)
District 73
Dallas Kephart (R)
District 74
Dan Williams (D)
District 75
Mike Armanini (R)
District 76
District 77
Scott Conklin (D)
District 78
Jesse Topper (R)
District 79
Louis Schmitt (R)
District 80
Scott Barger (R)
District 81
Richard Irvin (R)
District 82
Paul Takac (D)
District 83
Jamie Flick (R)
District 84
Joe Hamm (R)
District 85
David Rowe (R)
District 86
Perry Stambaugh (R)
District 87
Thomas Kutz (R)
District 88
Sheryl Delozier (R)
District 89
Rob Kauffman (R)
District 90
Chad Reichard (R)
District 91
Dan Moul (R)
District 92
Marc Anderson (R)
District 93
Mike Jones (R)
District 94
Wendy Fink (R)
District 95
Carol Hill-Evans (D)
District 96
Nikki Rivera (D)
District 97
Steven Mentzer (R)
District 98
Tom Jones (R)
District 99
David Zimmerman (R)
District 100
Bryan Cutler (R)
District 101
John Schlegel (R)
District 102
Russell Diamond (R)
District 103
Nate Davidson (D)
District 104
Dave Madsen (D)
District 105
Justin Fleming (D)
District 106
Thomas Mehaffie (R)
District 107
Joanne Stehr (R)
District 108
Michael Stender (R)
District 109
Robert Leadbeter (R)
District 110
Tina Pickett (R)
District 111
Jonathan Fritz (R)
District 112
Kyle Mullins (D)
District 113
Kyle Donahue (D)
District 114
District 115
Maureen Madden (D)
District 116
Dane Watro (R)
District 117
Jamie Walsh (R)
District 118
James Haddock (D)
District 119
Alec Ryncavage (R)
District 120
Brenda Pugh (R)
District 121
Eddie Pashinski (D)
District 122
Doyle Heffley (R)
District 123
Tim Twardzik (R)
District 124
Jamie Barton (R)
District 125
Joe Kerwin (R)
District 126
Jacklyn Rusnock (D)
District 127
Manuel Guzman (D)
District 128
Mark Gillen (R)
District 129
District 130
David Maloney (R)
District 131
Milou Mackenzie (R)
District 132
District 133
Jeanne McNeill (D)
District 134
Peter Schweyer (D)
District 135
Steve Samuelson (D)
District 136
Robert Freeman (D)
District 137
Joe Emrick (R)
District 138
Ann Flood (R)
District 139
Jeff Olsommer (R)
District 140
Jim Prokopiak (D)
District 141
Tina Davis (D)
District 142
Joseph Hogan (R)
District 143
Shelby Labs (R)
District 144
Brian Munroe (D)
District 145
Craig Staats (R)
District 146
Joseph Ciresi (D)
District 147
Donna Scheuren (R)
District 148
Mary Daley (D)
District 149
Tim Briggs (D)
District 150
Joseph Webster (D)
District 151
Melissa Cerrato (D)
District 152
Nancy Guenst (D)
District 153
Ben Sanchez (D)
District 154
Napoleon Nelson (D)
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District 158
Christina Sappey (D)
District 159
Carol Kazeem (D)
District 160
Craig Williams (R)
District 161
Leanne Krueger (D)
District 162
David Delloso (D)
District 163
Heather Boyd (D)
District 164
Gina Curry (D)
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Jennifer O'Mara (D)
District 166
Gregory Vitali (D)
District 167
Kristine Howard (D)
District 168
Lisa Borowski (D)
District 169
Kate Klunk (R)
District 170
Martina White (R)
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Sean Dougherty (D)
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Ed Neilson (D)
District 175
Mary Isaacson (D)
District 176
Jack Rader (R)
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Kristin Marcell (R)
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Jason Dawkins (D)
District 180
Jose Giral (D)
District 181
Malcolm Kenyatta (D)
District 182
Benjamin Waxman (D)
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Zachary Mako (R)
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Regina Young (D)
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Jordan Harris (D)
District 187
Gary Day (R)
District 188
Rick Krajewski (D)
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Tarah Probst (D)
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Roni Green (D)
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Joanna McClinton (D)
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Morgan Cephas (D)
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Torren Ecker (R)
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Tarik Khan (D)
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Keith Harris (D)
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Seth Grove (R)
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Danilo Burgos (D)
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Darisha Parker (D)
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Barbara Gleim (R)
District 200
Christopher Rabb (D)
District 201
Andre Carroll (D)
District 202
Jared Solomon (D)
District 203
Anthony Bellmon (D)
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