Nicholas was born and raised in Snyder and Union Counties. He earned his bachelor's degree from Yale University in 2023. 

Nicholas worked as the Rural Health Innovation Lead for the Pennsylvania Department of Health and in the Department of the Auditor General’s Legal Counsel.

Nicholas Jacobson’s campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 85 in Pennsylvania is his first run for public office.


As of September 30, 2024, Nicholas Samuel Jacobson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes the government should not have authority over the bodies of pregnant individuals.

Healthcare

Believes all schools, including charter and cyber charter schools, should be held accountable for their spending of taxpayer dollars.

Believes charter and cyber charter schools should be held accountable for their spending of taxpayer dollars.

- Believes charter and cyber charter schools should be held accountable for their spending of taxpayer dollars.

Education

Believes in supporting agricultural practices that promote environmental sustainability and rural economic development.

Supports micro-grants for farmers to diversify crops and reduce the risk of extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and heat waves.

- Believes in supporting agricultural practices that promote environmental sustainability and rural economic development.
- Supports micro-grants for farmers to diversify crops and reduce the risk of extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and heat waves.

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Nicholas Samuel Jacobson

Nicholas Samuel Jacobson worked as the Rural Health Innovation Lead for the Pennsylvania Department of Health and in the Department of the Auditor General’s Legal Counsel.

Supports policies that benefit farmers and the agricultural sector.

Believes the commonwealth can do more to support families economically.

Believes leadership in Harrisburg is needed to preserve agricultural land in Pennsylvania amidst economic growth and increasing demand for land conversion.

Believes in the need for "new solutions, new investment, and better systems" to support small businesses and workers.

Supports providing proactive grant support to farmers, particularly smaller acreage farms, by educating them about available programs and assisting them in accessing these funds.

Believes agriculture is crucial to Pennsylvania’s economy and supports family farms.

Believes everyone deserves affordable healthcare and supports local healthcare system improvements and workforce investment.

Believes abortion is "one of the most difficult and divisive issues" facing the commonwealth and country.

Believes internet access regulates healthcare access for older residents as telemedicine becomes more available and in-person appointment wait times grow.

As Rural Health Innovation Lead for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, cut red tape to maintain emergency care in rural communities.

Supports access to affordable healthcare.

Believes discussions about supporting parents and families should go beyond just abortion.

Believes legislators should ensure fair funding for all public schools and invest in restoring the state’s share of school funding.

Believes early childhood education is important, citing Agapeland Preschool in Selinsgrove as his first educational experience.

Believes education is time-consuming but valuable, reflecting on personal experience.

Believes Pennsylvania's low investment in public higher education and lack of funding formula harm competitiveness, increase tuition, and exacerbate student debt, negatively impacting the economy.

Believes rationalizing higher education and increasing upfront investment will save money and benefit the community. Supports expanding recognition of technical and vocational certifications for employment.

Supports fair funding for public schools and shifting the tax burden away from local property taxes, especially for seniors on fixed incomes.

Supports protecting farmland to ensure it remains used for farming for future generations.

Believes crop damage from wildlife is increasing and affecting Pennsylvania farmers significantly.

Believes it is important to ensure townships and boroughs have sufficient funds to maintain the district as the energy market evolves.

Promises to proactively engage with farmers to understand their needs and provide ongoing support.

Believes Harrisburg should improve its engagement with local business, nonprofit leaders, and various elected officials, including county commissioners and police departments.

Believes in enhancing public safety measures to protect communities.

Plans to visit every municipal and county government at least twice a year to strengthen community ties and address local issues.

Believes Pennsylvania’s current system of funding public schools is inadequate, as ruled by a 2023 judge on the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court.

Believes in efficient governance to address public safety issues.

Believes in improving voting rights and election processes.

Believes government should operate from the bottom up, not the top down.

Believes that when politicians focus on "soundbites, attention grabs, and spitball contests," it harms the district's future and traditions.

Believes in being a representative who works as hard as their constituents.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports veterans' organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars and AMVETS for providing assistance to veterans.

Nicholas was born and raised in Snyder and Union Counties. He graduated from Lewisburg public schools in 2019.

As of October 3, 2024, Nicholas Samuel Jacobson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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