The midterm elections are less than four weeks away and PoliticsPA has identified 19 State House races throughout the Commonwealth to focus on during the run-up to the 2026 election, as part of our 31 Races in 31 Days series.
The Key Numbers
| Incumbent | Challenger | Challenger | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Labs (R) | Tim Hayes (D) | Chris Gambino (F) | |
| Plumstead Township | Residence | Dublin | Plumstead Township |
| B.A., Lycoming College M.S., Kutztown University | Education | B.A., Temple University M.P.A., West Chester University | B.S., North Carolina State University M.P.A., NC State Ph.D., Washington State University |
| Elected state representative in 2020 | Experience | President, Dublin Borough Council State Policy Manager for a Statewide Environmental Organization Army National Guard | Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer for a national foundation stewarding over $200 million in public-interest research. |
| unopposed | Primary Result | unopposed | N/A |
| Fighting for Affordability Working Across the Aisle to Lower Energy Prices Record Funding for Our Schools | Priorities | Work to expand energy capacity, lower food costs with local farmers, and keep corporations from buying up homes. Push for sustainable, long-term funding for first responders across the 143rd. Work to keep healthcare out of private equity hands, expand Medicaid, protect pre-existing conditions, and cap the cost of insulin. Supports fully funding public education and keeping public dollars in public schools. Be a champion for a $15 minimum wage | Schools & Education: directs state funding based on student need so every child has access to real pathways—no matter where they live. Guns & Safety: focuses on proven prevention—background checks, safe storage, and mental health support Election Reform: opening elections expands participation and rewards leaders who govern for the whole community. |
| candidate has yet to respond | Most Pressing Issue(s) Facing Your District | I’m focused on lowering the cost of living, getting our first responders the resources needed to keep us safe, and protecting our natural resources. These issues are connected. First responders in our district are struggling to find new recruits because they can’t afford to buy homes in our community. We need to make sure folks are earning a livable wage and that we’re constructing more new housing. We need to balance that construction with the need to conserve our district’s beautiful open space for future generations. And we need to make sure we’re putting guardrails on data centers to stop them from using up our water while raising our already too high utility bills. In Harrisburg, I’ll lead efforts to tackle these challenges head-on. | Families are being squeezed from three directions at once: taxes, housing, and school costs. These are not separate problems. When the state does not adequately fund public schools, local property taxpayers are forced to carry more of the burden. When housing costs rise, families have less room for everything else. I’m the only candidate proposing both a Pennsylvania standard deduction to give working families direct tax relief and seller-side housing incentives that help first-time buyers and older homeowners maintain the equity they earned. |
| Voter Guide | Go Deeper | Voter Guide | Voter Guide |
| Raised: $42,130 Spent: $10,930 Cash on Hand: $28,121 | 2026 Fundraising | Raised: $78,545 Spent: $34,406 Cash on Hand (6/8): $60,445 | N/A |
| As the cost of living continues to challenge household budgets, I will continue supporting practical solutions that help keep more money in the pockets of working families. | Quotable | When I get to Harrisburg I promise to pursue the solutions that will not only keep costs down in the near future, but benefit Pennsylvania for generations to come. | My experiences shape how I envision our future: less finger-pointing, more problem-solving. That’s why I’m running as an independent. |
| ShelbyForPA.com | Campaign Website | TimHayesForPA.com | GambinoForPA.com |
| Campaign Social | Facebook | Instagram | Facebook | Instagram |
Part of BUCKS County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Bedminster, Hilltown, New Britain (PART, Districts East and West), Plumstead and Tinicum and the BOROUGHS of Dublin, Perkasie, Sellersville and Silverdale.
Bucks County Board of Election
