Paul Takac

Rep. Paul Takac is a retired account executive from Happy Valley running to defend his seat in the Pennsylvania House this fall. Paul’s upbringing in a working-class, union family still informs his priorities as a state representative. He’s committed to passing legislation that uplifts working families, like access to quality public education, fair wages, and encouraging sustainable economic growth.

In 2022, Paul won his district with the support of the DLCC’s Target Races program, helping Democrats win a majority in the Pennsylvania House, and defended the seat again in 2024. Winning Paul’s race this year is critical to protect and expand Democratic power in Pennsylvania.

2026 is a historic opportunity to build power in Pennsylvania by defending our House majority and picking up Senate seats in this key battleground state. After several cycles of hard-fought gains, DLCC is committed to winning and defending Democratic power in Pennsylvania.

Our work this year begins with defending and expanding our majority in the Pennsylvania House, which the DLCC and state Democrats flipped in 2022 and have defended ever since..

We’re also working to gain ground in the Senate, where half of the seats are on the ballot this year. With the legislature under split control, the Pennsylvania Senate GOP majority has rubber-stamped Trump’s disastrous agenda and blocked Democrats from advancing solutions for working families at every opportunity.