2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

Matt Bradford

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BRADFORD, Matthew D., a Representative from Montgomery County; born, May 23, 1975 in Media, Delaware County, Pa.; graduated, Downingtown Area Senior High School, 1994; B.A., political science and history, Villanova University, 1997; J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 2002; lawyer; municipal administrator and chief executive officer, Norristown; solicitor, Norristown Area School Board, Norristown Municipal Waste Authority, and the Whitemarsh; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to the 2009 term; reelected to the House for 8 more consecutive terms.

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Matt earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Villanova University and is a lifelong resident of southeastern Pennsylvania. Matt is an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He lives in Worcester Township with his wife, Renee, and their four children.

Rep. Matt Bradford's Biography

Matt Bradford earned a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Villanova University and a law degree from Villanova University School of Law. He lives in Worcester Township with his wife, Renee, and their four children.

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Matt Bradford has worked as a lawyer and served as municipal administrator and chief executive officer of Norristown. He also served as solicitor for the Norristown Area School Board, Norristown Municipal Waste Authority, and Whitemarsh.

BRADFORD, Matthew D., a Representative from Montgomery County; born, May 23, 1975 in Media, Delaware County, Pa.; graduated, Downingtown Area Senior High School, 1994; B.A., political science and history, Villanova University, 1997; J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 2002; lawyer; municipal administrator and chief executive officer, Norristown; solicitor, Norristown Area School Board, Norristown Municipal Waste Authority, and the Whitemarsh; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to the 2009 term; reelected to the House for 8 more consecutive terms; elected, Minority Appropriations Committee Chair (2019-2022); elected, Majority Appropriations Committee Chair (January 3, 2023-February 28, 2023); elected, Majority Floor Leader (February 28, 2023-present).

Matt was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2009 term and was reelected to eight consecutive terms.

Making public education funding more equitable in Pennsylvania to provide our children with a quality education, while holding the line on property taxes to ensure that our residents—especially our seniors—are not overburdened.

Investing in our workforce by attracting and retaining the best employers through a competitive tax structure and targeted investments in high demand, high pay fields.

Partnering with representatives from both parties to move the state from massive budget deficits to historic surpluses and billions in the rainy day fund, and making government more accountable and transparent to taxpayers at the same time.

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Partnering with representatives from both parties to move the state from massive budget deficits to historic surpluses and billions in the rainy day fund, and making government more accountable and transparent to taxpayers at the same time.

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As House Majority Leader, supports the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to reduce costs for middle-class families.

As the House Majority Leader, Matt leads his colleagues in putting forth a progressive agenda, making historic investments in public education while reducing the financial burden on taxpayers; cutting costs for middle-class families with the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit; helping seniors by expanding Property Tax Rent Rebate Program and improving access to prescription medicine; and growing our economy and workforce through fairer business tax structures for the companies that invest in our workers and communities.

Supports a competitive tax structure and targeted investments in high-demand, high-paying fields to attract employers and strengthen the workforce.

Said he partnered across party lines to move Pennsylvania from budget deficits to surpluses and build its rainy-day fund.

- Supports a competitive tax structure and targeted investments in high-demand, high-paying fields to attract employers and strengthen the workforce.
- Said he partnered across party lines to move Pennsylvania from budget deficits to surpluses and build its rainy-day fund.

Economy

Prior to being elected Appropriations Chair, Matt served for two years as chair of the House State Government Committee and spent eight years as a member of the Appropriations Committee, where he fought harsh cuts to public education funding, advocated for good, family-sustaining jobs, and prioritized affordable and accessible health care.

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As House Majority Leader, supports expanding the Property Tax Rent Rebate Program and improving seniors' access to prescription medicine.

Prioritizes affordable and accessible health care.

- Prioritizes affordable and accessible health care.

Healthcare

Matt is working to grow our economy and see that our children share in the prosperity that has made Montgomery County, and the commonwealth as a whole, a great place to live, by:

Making public education funding more equitable in Pennsylvania to provide our children with a quality education, while holding the line on property taxes to ensure that our residents—especially our seniors—are not overburdened.

Investing in our workforce by attracting and retaining the best employers through a competitive tax structure and targeted investments in high demand, high pay fields.

As a father of school-age children, Matt has seen first-hand the vitally important role a school plays in shaping lives and has dedicated his work as an elected official to ensuring all kids have access to high-quality public schools.

Advocates more equitable public-school funding and access to high-quality schools while seeking to limit property-tax burdens, especially for seniors.

- Advocates more equitable public-school funding and access to high-quality schools while seeking to limit property-tax burdens, especially for seniors.

Education

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

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- They are elected to two-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase

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