SUBMITTED
VANESSA ACOSTA (R)
Residence: Millersville Borough.
Education: Attended Fairmont State College.
Occupation: Insurance professional with about 20 years of sales experience.
Family: A single mother with a son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

Insurance pro challenges Smith-Wade-El in 49th House district

Vanessa Acosta attended Fairmont State College. She lives in Millersville Borough and is a single mother with a son and granddaughter.

Insurance pro challenges Smith-Wade-El in 49th House District

Vanessa Acosta is an insurance professional.

Vanessa Acosta - Ballotpedia

Vanessa previously ran for Millersville Borough Council in 2025 but did not win.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

How do you plan to address affordability concerns in Lancaster County and across Pennsylvania?

I would work to reduce unnecessary tax burdens, address rising housing costs and promote accountability in rental housing practices so working families have a fair chance to get ahead.

Plans to promote accountability in rental housing practices to address affordability concerns.

Plans to reduce unnecessary tax burdens to address affordability concerns.

Plans to address rising housing costs and affordability concerns.

- Plans to promote accountability in rental housing practices to address affordability concerns.
- Plans to reduce unnecessary tax burdens to address affordability concerns.
- Plans to address rising housing costs and affordability concerns.

Economy

As of October 16, 2026, Vanessa Acosta did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Education

What is your position on data center development and regulation in Pennsylvania?

I oppose data center development that threatens our farmland, local economy and the traditional Amish way of life. We must protect our agricultural heritage, preserve our land and ensure that development does not come at the expense of our communities and future generations.

Opposes data-center development that threatens farmland, the local economy, or traditional Amish life.

- Opposes data-center development that threatens farmland, the local economy, or traditional Amish life.

Energy & the Environment

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

Vanessa Acosta

SUBMITTED
VANESSA ACOSTA (R)
Age: 43.
Residence: Millersville Borough.
Education: Attended Fairmont State College.
Occupation: Insurance professional with about 20 years of sales experience.
Family: A single mother with a son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.
Website: None.

Vanessa Acosta attended Fairmont State College. She lives in Millersville Borough and is a single mother with one son and one granddaughter.

Vanessa Acosta works as an insurance professional and has sales experience.

Recent Candidacies
Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 49 in November 3, 2026 Pennsylvania General Election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 49 in May 19, 2026 Pennsylvania Primary Election
Millersville Borough Council in November 4, 2025 Pennsylvania General Election
Millersville Borough Council in May 20, 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election

Vanessa Acosta | BallotReady

Vanessa was a candidate for Millersville Borough Council in 2025.

Plans to reduce unnecessary tax burdens, address housing costs, and increase accountability in rental housing practices.

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

Opposes data-center development that threatens farmland, the local economy, or the traditional Amish way of life.

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