Parents Are Watching: The Races That Will Shape Our Classrooms
Pennsylvania’s 2026 primaries aren’t just political—they’re personal. It’s time to get candidates on the record about our kids.
There’s a lot of noise in politics right now—ads, endorsements, party lines, and talking points flying in every direction. But strip all that away, and one thing becomes clear:
These races will impact your kid’s classroom.
Not someday. Not in theory.
Right now.
Across Pennsylvania, key State Senate and House primaries are unfolding that will decide who sits in the rooms where education funding, policy, and priorities are set. And too often, those decisions happen without real input from the people most affected—parents.
Let’s change that.
State Senate Races to Watch
18th District (Democratic) — Sen. Lisa Boscola vs. Taiba Sultana
20th District (Republican) — Sen. Lisa Baker vs. Tyler Meyers
22nd District (Democratic) — Sen. Marty Flynn vs. Jeffrey Lake
42nd District (Democratic) — Sen. Wayne Fontana vs. Paul Steenkiste
46th District (Republican) — Sen. Camera Bartolotta vs. Albert Buchtan
48th District (Republican) — Sen. Chris Gebhard vs. Clovis Crane
State House Races to Watch
22nd District (Democratic) — Rep. Ana Tiburcio vs. Ce-Ce Gerlach
91st District (Republican) — Rep. Dan Moul vs. Lindsay Krug vs. Nickolas Lovell
117th District (Republican) — Rep. Jamie Walsh vs. Bill Jones
159th District (Democratic) — Rep. Carol Kazeem vs. Brian Kirkland
166th District (Democratic) — Rep. Greg Vitali vs. Judy Trombetta
195th District (Democratic) — Rep. Keith Harris vs. Sierra McNeil vs. Kenneth Walker
These are just some of the races drawing attention statewide—but here’s the truth:
👉 The most important race is the one in your district.
What Needs to Happen Next
We’ve spent too long watching from the sidelines while others define what education should look like for our kids.
That ends now.
If you’re a parent, you don’t need permission to engage—you need a plan:
1. Reach out directly
Email these candidates. Ask simple, direct questions:
Where do you stand on education funding?
How do you define fairness for families?
What is your position on school choice options?
2. Get them on the record
No vague answers. No talking points.
Ask for clarity—and keep the receipts.
3. Show up with your kids
Take them to events. Let candidates see the faces behind the policies.
4. Document everything
Photos. Videos. Conversations.
Because stories move people—but proof moves systems.
5. Share what you learn
Post it. Talk about it. Tag them.
Make it impossible for these conversations to stay hidden.
This Isn’t Politics—It’s Personal
At the end of the day, this isn’t about red vs. blue.
It’s about whether the people asking for your vote are willing to stand in front of your family and answer real questions.
Because if they won’t talk to you now…
they won’t listen later.
We’ve treated politics like a spectator sport for too long.
But when it comes to our kids?
We don’t sit in the stands.
We step onto the field.