2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

Erik Bonnett

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Biographical Information
COUNTY
Berks
OCCUPATION
I.T. Business Owner
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University — B.S., Information Sciences and Technology

Pennsylvania State Representative District 130 | VOTE411

Erik Bonnett earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology from Pennsylvania State University.

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Today, Bonnett is the owner and operator of Bonn I.T. Solutions (B.I.T.S.), a Pennsylvania-based technology services company focused on helping homes and small businesses build reliable, secure, and efficient technology environments. Through B.I.T.S., he provides network infrastructure installation, Wi-Fi and connectivity solutions, security camera systems, firewall deployment, cybersecurity assessments, structured cabling, and general information technology support.

About Erik | Erik Bonnett

Erik currently owns and operates Bonn I.T. Solutions, a Pennsylvania-based technology services company.

The most pressing issues in our district are property taxes, school taxes, and the rising cost of living. Many families are struggling to keep up. I will push for fair taxation so the wealthiest Pennsylvanians pay the same share as the middle class, and I support raising the minimum wage to ease financial pressure.

Another significant challenge is the lack of affordable housing. Many Americans are burdened by skyrocketing rent prices and a shortage of affordable homes. I am committed to working towards implementing housing reforms, such as expanding affordable housing programs, incentivizing the construction of affordable units, and promoting sustainable and inclusive urban development.

Plans to pursue a tax system in which the wealthiest Pennsylvanians pay the same share as the middle class.

Is committed to expanding affordable-housing programs and incentives for constructing affordable homes.

- Plans to pursue a tax system in which the wealthiest Pennsylvanians pay the same share as the middle class.
- Supports raising the minimum wage.
- Is committed to expanding affordable-housing programs and incentives for constructing affordable homes.

Economy

Millions of Americans still lack health insurance or face exorbitant medical costs. I will fight for universal healthcare coverage, working towards a system that prioritizes preventive care, reduces pharmaceutical costs, and guarantees access to essential services for all individuals.

Advocates for universal healthcare coverage that prioritizes preventive care, lowers pharmaceutical costs, and guarantees essential services.

- Advocates for universal healthcare coverage that prioritizes preventive care, lowers pharmaceutical costs, and guarantees essential services.

Healthcare

Education is another area where change is desperately needed. As a firm believer in the power of education to break cycles of poverty, I will advocate for equitable funding for schools, increased access to quality early childhood education, and robust vocational training programs.

Advocates for equitable school funding, early childhood education access, and vocational training programs.

- Advocates for equitable school funding, early childhood education access, and vocational training programs.

Education

We should wait to see how other states fare, especially with noise complaints day and night. Big tech should pay for energy grids and infrastructure. Europe puts data centers underground to use geothermal cooling. If a facility pollutes water, it should face a D.E.P. shutdown until corrected. State regulation should exist, but municipalities must retain authority under the MPC.

Big tech should pay for energy grids and infrastructure. Europe puts data centers underground to use geothermal cooling. If a facility pollutes water, it should face a D.E.P. shutdown until corrected. State regulation should exist, but municipalities must retain authority under the MPC.

Supports state regulation while preserving municipal authority under the Municipalities Planning Code.

If a facility pollutes water, it should face a D.E.P. shutdown until corrected. State regulation should exist, but municipalities must retain authority under the MPC.

Calls for transparency about the data collected and used by data warehouses.

I’m also concerned about data warehouses. We need transparency about what data is being collected and how it’s used. I oppose big tech collecting and exploiting personal data to target specific audiences with A.I. generated content. Residents are also concerned about ICE facilities, while crime must be addressed, I believe in more funding for local law enforcement, not relying on federal agencies unfamiliar with our communities.

Says large technology companies should pay for energy-grid and infrastructure costs.

Supports the Department of Environmental Protection shutting down facilities that pollute water until the pollution is corrected.

- Says large technology companies should pay for energy-grid and infrastructure costs.
- Supports the Department of Environmental Protection shutting down facilities that pollute water until the pollution is corrected.

Energy & the Environment

I oppose big tech collecting and exploiting personal data to target specific audiences with A.I. generated content. Residents are also concerned about ICE facilities, while crime must be addressed, I believe in more funding for local law enforcement, not relying on federal agencies unfamiliar with our communities.

Supports increased funding for local law enforcement rather than relying on federal agencies unfamiliar with local communities.

- Supports increased funding for local law enforcement rather than relying on federal agencies unfamiliar with local communities.

Public Safety

To improve elections in Pennsylvania, I support changes that expand access, ensure security, and strengthen trust in the system. Every person should have a say, and technicalities shouldn’t prevent eligible votes from being counted. I back strong post-election audits, modernized and fully funded voting technology, and adequate funding for county election officials.

To improve elections in Pennsylvania, I support changes that expand access, ensure security, and strengthen trust in the system. Every person should have a say, and technicalities shouldn’t prevent eligible votes from being counted. I back strong post-election audits, modernized and fully funded voting technology, and adequate funding for county election officials. We must guard against intimidation and policies that disproportionately burden underrepresented groups.

I back strong post-election audits, modernized and fully funded voting technology, and adequate funding for county election officials. We must guard against intimidation and policies that disproportionately burden underrepresented groups. I also support including a candidate headshot and basic info (occupation) on ballots to give voters a better idea of who they're casting a vote for. I will advocate for term limits for all elected officials and ban insider trading to keep public service focused on the people.

We must guard against intimidation and policies that disproportionately burden underrepresented groups. I also support including a candidate headshot and basic info (occupation) on ballots to give voters a better idea of who they're casting a vote for. I will advocate for term limits for all elected officials and ban insider trading to keep public service focused on the people.

Supports counting eligible votes despite technicalities that could otherwise prevent them from being counted.

Supports post-election audits, updated voting technology, and adequate funding for county election officials.

Supports adding candidates' headshots and occupations to ballots.

Advocates for term limits for elected officials and a ban on insider trading.

- Supports counting eligible votes despite technicalities that could otherwise prevent them from being counted.
- Supports post-election audits, updated voting technology, and adequate funding for county election officials.
- Supports adding candidates' headshots and occupations to ballots.
- Advocates for term limits for elected officials and a ban on insider trading.

Voting & Elections

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