Libby Blackburn was born and raised in the North Allegheny community in Pennsylvania. She attended Bucknell University and graduated from Kenyon College. She now lives in the North Allegheny area with her husband, Mike, and their two sons.

Blackburn is a small business owner who runs a business with her husband. She previously worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines for more than 20 years.

Blackburn has served on the North Allegheny School Board since 2011.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

Supports fiscal discipline, limiting government spending to available revenue, attracting jobs, and helping families achieve financial security.

- Supports fiscal discipline, limiting government spending to available revenue, attracting jobs, and helping families achieve financial security.

Economy

Supports reducing healthcare costs and improving access to quality healthcare.

- Supports reducing healthcare costs and improving access to quality healthcare.

Healthcare

Supports education accountability, investment and innovation, and increased parental involvement in education.

- Supports education accountability, investment and innovation, and increased parental involvement in education.

Education

No clear stance identified on climate change, renewable energy or environmental regulation.

As of October 16, 2026, Libby Blackburn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports police and emergency responders and cooperation between residents and law enforcement.

- Supports police and emergency responders and cooperation between residents and law enforcement.

Public Safety

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Libby Blackburn

Degrees
Bachelor's, Kenyon College
High School Diploma, North Allegheny High School

Issue Stances

Libby Blackburn earned a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College.

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Professional Experience
North Allegheny School Board, Boardmember (2011 - Present)
Business Owner (Present)
American Airlines, Flight Attendant

Blackburn is retired from working for US Airways and American Airlines. She's concerned that Pennsylvania could be billions of dollars in the red from the COVID-19 pandemic's budget impact.

Libby Blackburn one of three Republican primary contenders in 28th District Pennsylvania State House race

Libby Blackburn is a business owner. She is retired from US Airways and American Airlines.

Libby Blackburn one of three Republican primary contenders ...

Libby Blackburn
Currently holds the office of North Allegheny School Board until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 30 in 2026 Pennsylvania General Election.

Libby currently serves on the North Allegheny School Board. She has served on the board since 2011 and holds the office through December 31, 2027.

Advocates for lowering property and business taxes while maintaining a balanced state budget.

Plans to closely review the state budget and prioritize spending cuts.

Proposes a 401(k)-style pension plan for education employees and state employees.

Advocates for protecting reproductive health and liberty for Pennsylvania women.

Proposes medical-debt relief and lower insurance copayments and deductibles to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.

Wants Pennsylvania to continue moving away from Keystone Exams, standardized testing for students.

Said climate change is real and requires serious solutions.

Supports firearm-ownership rights and legislation intended to reduce gun violence.

Supports police and emergency responders and efforts to bring residents and law enforcement together around shared community goals.

Opposes redistricting plans that divide school districts and communities, and calls for fair districts.

Pledged to support a convention under Article V limited to establishing congressional term limits.

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