Pennsylvania State House District 178

Current seat holder: Kristin Marcell.

Monica Weninger

Monica Weninger

· Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Education & schools: ““When I see a problem, I step in and solve it. That’s what a teacher does. That’s what Harrisburg needs.”” (Campaign website)
Education & schools: “As a science educator, l’ve seen what underfunding does to a classroom. I’ll fight for fair, predictable state funding.” (Campaign website)
Taxes & budget: “I’ll fight for education funding that takes the burden off property taxes. You shouldn’t have to leave your home because of taxes.” (Campaign website)
Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Nobody should choose between a prescription and groceries. I’ll work to lower costs and protect access to care.” (Campaign website)

Kristin Marcell

Kristin Marcell was born in Doylestown Township, Pennsylvania, and lives in Wrightstown, Pennsylvania. Marcell graduated from Council Rock High School in 1995. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Pennsylvania State University in 1999 and a master's degree in public policy from George Washington University in 2006. Marcell's career experience includes working as the communications director of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under former President George W. Bush . She has served as the vice chair of the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology's Executive Council.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

Campaign site

Education & schools: “A Council Rock graduate and Bucks County native, she’s our trusted State Representative, a successful communications professional, a former school board member, and has passionately volunteered in our community. But what motivates her most is her children – and ensuring they have every opportunity to succeed and pursue their dreams.” (Campaign website)
Education & schools: “Over ten years ago she attended her first school board meeting as a concerned parent fighting to save their local elementary school from closure. She realized during that parent-driven effort there was more she could do to help all our children.” (Campaign website)