James lives in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania. He is active in community service organizations including the Dupont Avoca Lions club, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 477 Pittston, the Neil McLaughlin Chapter of the AOH, Avoca, and Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Pittston. He serves as President of Valley Rod and Gun Club and is a member of the PA State Fox and Coyote Hunters Association.

James currently works as a small business owner with over 30 years of experience in the banking and insurance industries. He previously worked as the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts manager for 10 years. He was also formerly a member of the Teamsters union.

Ballotpedia: James Haddock

James L. Haddock currently serves as the State Representative for District 118 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. Haddock previously served as the Mayor of Avoca and as a member of the Pittston Area School Board for 6 years.

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Supports reducing property taxes and stopping increases in turnpike tolls and property taxes.

Supports labor unions and workers' rights.

- Supports reducing property taxes and stopping increases in turnpike tolls and property taxes.
- Supports labor unions and workers' rights.

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As of September 30, 2024, James L Haddock’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports increasing public education funding and using that funding to hold the line on property taxes.

Supports increasing public education funding.

Advocates for partnerships between vocational schools and local businesses.

- Supports increasing public education funding.
- Advocates for partnerships between vocational schools and local businesses.

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Supports environmental conservation and plans to hold corporations accountable for pollution.

Supports holding corporations accountable for pollution.

- Supports holding corporations accountable for pollution.

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Supports increased funding for law enforcement and emergency services.

- Supports increased funding for law enforcement and emergency services.

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McKayla is from northeast Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in business administration from The University of Scranton. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Marywood University. McKayla belongs to St. Joseph Marello parish in Pittston.

McKayla previously worked as a campaign financial assistant in the Bognet for Congress campaign. 

McKayla Kathio's campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 118 is her first run for public office.


As of September 30, 2024, McKayla Kathio’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports Pennsylvania’s current healthcare law and will protect access to quality healthcare.

Supports Pennsylvania’s current healthcare law.  

- Supports Pennsylvania’s current healthcare law.  

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- They are elected to two-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase

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