Leadbeter holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration and has served as a small business owner and senior executive for a major national company.

About Robert Leadbeter

Leadbeter is an active member of New Covenant Church in Berwick where he serves on the security team and men’s support group. He also supports several local community organizations and charities.

Robert Leadbeter holds bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration. He is an active member of New Covenant Church in Berwick, where he serves on the security team and men's support group.

LEADBETER, Robert Medin, II, a Representative from Columbia County; B.A., business administration, Capella University; M.B.A., Capella University; business administration; national sales executive, international brewing company; small business owner; elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2023 and 2025 terms; appointed, Deputy Whip (2025-present).

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Robert Leadbeter has worked as a national sales executive for an international brewing company and as a small-business owner.

In November of 2022, Robert Leadbeter was elected to serve the citizens of Columbia County’s 109th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. During the 2024-25 Legislative Session, he will serve on the House Communications and Technology, Insurance, Judiciary, and Liquor Control committees.

Robert currently serves as a Pennsylvania state representative for the 109th Legislative District. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his second term.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I support economic growth and job creation by reducing regulations, offering tax relief for small businesses, and promoting innovation. Minimum wage should reflect market dynamics, not government interference.

iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire: Robert Leadbeter

As a husband, father, accomplished businessman, and community leader, PA State Rep. Robert Leadbeter is acutely aware of the challenges facing Pennsylvania families, senior citizens, and small businesses. In Harrisburg, he supports policies that will lower taxes, encourage economic growth, increase personal freedom, and reduce the size and intrusiveness of government. He is also a strong advocate for local farmers, small businesses, and working families.

Robert Leadbeter | Pennsylvania State Representative, District 109

HARRISBURG – Today, the House passed a $52.2 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. To hold the line and protect Columbia County families, Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) voted against it.

Leadbeter Opposes Unbalanced, Gimmick Budget Plan for 2026-27 Fiscal Year

“This spending plan is neither fiscally responsible nor truly balanced, and Gov. Shapiro is relying on Bernie Madoff math to create this illusion of fiscal stability.

“This budget defers billions of dollars in payments, effectively pushing today’s obligations onto future taxpayers. Adding to these concerns, there is no help for students waiting for educational choice.

Supports reducing regulations and providing small-business tax relief, and opposes government intervention in setting the minimum wage.

Voted against the 2026-27 state budget, citing deferred payments that would shift obligations to future taxpayers.

- Supports reducing regulations and providing small-business tax relief, and opposes government intervention in setting the minimum wage.
- Voted against the 2026-27 state budget, citing deferred payments that would shift obligations to future taxpayers.

Economy

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Unborn children should be protected throughout pregnancy, with the only exception being to prevent the death of the mother.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Imposed government mandatory vaccine policy is unconstitutional because, among other things, it stifles religious freedom.

Opposes elective abortion except when necessary to prevent the pregnant patient's death.

Supports in-person physician consultations and reporting requirements for medication abortion.

Opposes public funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood.

Opposes laws permitting medical aid in dying, assisted suicide, or euthanasia.

Supports retaining Medicaid and Medicare but opposes other taxpayer-funded healthcare programs.

Opposes government vaccine mandates, saying they are unconstitutional and restrict religious freedom.

- Opposes elective abortion except when necessary to prevent the pregnant patient's death.
- Supports in-person physician consultations and reporting requirements for medication abortion.
- Opposes public funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood.
- Opposes laws permitting medical aid in dying, assisted suicide, or euthanasia.
- Supports retaining Medicaid and Medicare but opposes other taxpayer-funded healthcare programs.
- Opposes government vaccine mandates, saying they are unconstitutional and restrict religious freedom.

Healthcare

EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree

“This spending plan is neither fiscally responsible nor truly balanced, and Gov. Shapiro is relying on Bernie Madoff math to create this illusion of fiscal stability.

“This budget defers billions of dollars in payments, effectively pushing today’s obligations onto future taxpayers. Adding to these concerns, there is no help for students waiting for educational choice. This budget does not include any increase for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarships. Instead, Democrats will be funneling nearly $900 million to Philadelphia despite declining enrollment and no meaningful accountability measures – leaving rural school districts in the dust.”

HARRISBURG – In order to put families in the driver’s seat to make critical decisions, Reps. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Kate Klunk (R-York) are teaming up to introduce legislation that would give parents and providers more power in improving the state of childcare in the Commonwealth.

Commonsense Proposal Would Elevate Representation of Parents, Providers, Say Leadbeter, Klunk

This robust initiative, which is part of the House Republican Caucus’ Childcare Affordability Legislative Package, would create a public board for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). This group would be made up of providers and parents from each Early Learning Resource Center region across the state to ensure transparency within OCDEL, provide oversight, review licensing procedures and policies, and help shape agency policy within OCDEL.

Supports education funding that lets families choose public, private, or homeschool options.

Proposes a public Office of Child Development and Early Learning board with parent and provider representation to review licensing and help shape agency policy.

- Supports education funding that lets families choose public, private, or homeschool options.
- Proposes a public Office of Child Development and Early Learning board with parent and provider representation to review licensing and help shape agency policy.

Education

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

As a proud Pennsylvanian, I strongly support our energy sources found here at home. Nuclear power delivers clean, reliable energy. LNG drives economic growth, lessening reliance on foreign oil. Coal sustains jobs, securing our energy independence.

HARRISBURG –Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced more than $67,000 in impact fees paid by Marcellus Shale drilling companies is heading to Columbia County to benefit residents of the 109th District.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reports that the distribution of $243.8 million from the 2025 reporting year is $79 million more than last year’s total due to an increase in new wells spud and a higher average natural gas price.

“Policies that place unnecessary burdens on Pennsylvania’s energy producers threaten our ability to maintain affordable, reliable energy and weaken our position as a national leader,” said Leadbeter. “We have ample natural gas resources, and we must continue to use them. This critical component must be developed to create jobs, grow the economy, enhance energy security, and give hardworking families dependable energy for the future.”

More Than $67,000 in Impact Fees Distributed to Columbia County, Says Leadbeter

Opposes using environmental, social, and governance ratings as criteria for public investments.

Opposes stricter environmental laws that he says would undermine energy independence and reliable electricity development.

Supports developing Pennsylvania natural gas and using nuclear power, liquefied natural gas, and coal for reliable domestic energy.

- Opposes using environmental, social, and governance ratings as criteria for public investments.
- Opposes stricter environmental laws that he says would undermine energy independence and reliable electricity development.
- Supports developing Pennsylvania natural gas and using nuclear power, liquefied natural gas, and coal for reliable domestic energy.

Energy & the Environment

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

The Second Amendment ensures the right to bear arms, and shall not be infringed. Responsible gun ownership enhances public safety.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree

HARRISBURG – Continuing the fight to protect Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens, Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced his legislation to establish the Purple Alert System in Pennsylvania passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee Thursday.

Aiden's Law Passes Unanimously Out of Committee, Says Leadbeter

Similar to Amber Alert for abducted children, Silver Alert for missing older adults and Green Alert for missing at-risk veterans, the Purple Alert system would rapidly notify the public and law enforcement when an individual with certain cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities goes missing.

HARRISBURG – To protect children in the Commonwealth from becoming victims of heinous sexual crimes, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) announced their intentions to introduce legislation that would allow courts to order the chemical or surgical castration of child rapists to prevent these offenders from reengaging in predatory actions against kids.

This legislation would not replace rehabilitation but address re-offense prevention as some offenders will be an indefinite danger to the well-being of children.

Brown, Leadbeter, Warner Proposal Wages War Against Child Predators

This legislation would not replace rehabilitation but address re-offense prevention as some offenders will be an indefinite danger to the well-being of children. According to the members, decades of research shows there is no cure – only management – as long prison sentences do not eliminate risk once the offender is released back into society.

This process would include judicial oversight and due process.

State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) chats with Dom Giordano on TalkRadio 1210 WPHT Philadelphia about his bill that would charge individuals who bring minors to drag shows with a third-degree felony.

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Opposes gun restrictions, citing the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

Supports allowing teachers to carry guns at school.

Opposes redirecting police department funding to community programs.

Sponsored legislation establishing a Purple Alert System to notify the public and law enforcement when people with certain disabilities go missing.

Plans to introduce legislation allowing courts, with judicial oversight and due process, to order chemical or surgical castration for people convicted of child rape.

Sponsored a bill making it a third-degree felony to bring minors to drag shows.

- Opposes gun restrictions, citing the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
- Supports allowing teachers to carry guns at school.
- Opposes redirecting police department funding to community programs.
- Sponsored legislation establishing a Purple Alert System to notify the public and law enforcement when people with certain disabilities go missing.
- Plans to introduce legislation allowing courts, with judicial oversight and due process, to order chemical or surgical castration for people convicted of child rape.
- Sponsored a bill making it a third-degree felony to bring minors to drag shows.

Public Safety

ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree

The U.S. Term Limits pledge is provided to candidates and members of state legislatures. It reads, “I pledge that, as a member of the state legislature, I will cosponsor, vote for, and defend the resolution applying for an Article V convention for the sole purpose of enacting term limits on Congress.”

Rep. Robert Leadbeter Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

Supports requiring photo identification to vote.

Opposes Pennsylvania joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

Pledges to cosponsor, vote for, and defend a resolution seeking an Article V convention to enact congressional term limits.

- Supports requiring photo identification to vote.
- Opposes Pennsylvania joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
- Pledges to cosponsor, vote for, and defend a resolution seeking an Article V convention to enact congressional term limits.

Voting & Elections

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