Aaron holds a degree in business management from Penn State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, where he serves as an adjunct professor.

Aaron resides his family farm in New Beaver Borough with his wife, Ilia, and their children, Dierks, Zendaya and Geo.

About Aaron

Aaron Bernstine has a degree in business management from Penn State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He lives on his family farm in New Beaver Borough with his wife, Ilia, and their three children.

Prior to running for state representative, Aaron divided his professional time between his work for ADP in the field of human capital management, his small businesses, and the 107-acre farm where his family raises livestock. He brings his experience and understanding of small businesses and the challenges they face to Harrisburg as he fights to strengthen the state’s economy.

Aaron Bernstine serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He previously worked for ADP in human resources management, operated small businesses, and worked on his family's 107-acre livestock farm.

Elected to represent the 8th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016, Aaron is committed to protecting those values in the state Capitol, while fighting to reduce government spending, reform Harrisburg, eliminate burdensome taxes and improve the climate for businesses.

In the 2020 election, Bernstine ran for re-election and won, continuing his service in the Pennsylvania House. He has been active in advocating for policies that support small businesses and improve the state's economy.

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Aaron was elected to represent the 8th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016 and won reelection in 2020.

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2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

“This budget relies on the same type of accounting tricks Bernie Madoff used to make the numbers look better than reality. Delaying payments and shifting costs into the future does not reduce spending; it simply hides the true cost from taxpayers.

Nearly $3 billion in delayed payments are being used to make this budget appear smaller and more balanced while hiding the true cost of government spending. Those bills do not disappear. They will still have to be paid by future taxpayers, and Pennsylvanians deserve honesty and transparency when it comes to how their money is being spent.”

Bernstine: Budget Relies on Accounting Tricks Instead of Fiscal Responsibility

Once operational, the facility will reclaim nickel, chrome and iron while positioning the plant to expand into lithium and cobalt recycling to meet growing industrial demand.

“This investment is another step toward strengthening manufacturing in Lawrence County and preserving the family-sustaining jobs that have long been the backbone of our local economy,” said Bernstine. “Revitalizing this facility will help create new opportunities for growth, encourage future investment and ensure our region remains a leader in advanced manufacturing for years to come.”

Bernstine Announces State Grant to Support Manufacturing Expansion in 8th District

Advocates reducing government spending, eliminating taxes he considers burdensome, and improving the business climate.

Calls for transparent state budgeting and opposes delaying payments or shifting costs to future taxpayers to make spending appear lower.

Supports investment in manufacturing to preserve jobs and encourage further industrial development in Lawrence County.

- Advocates reducing government spending, eliminating taxes he considers burdensome, and improving the business climate.
- Calls for transparent state budgeting and opposes delaying payments or shifting costs to future taxpayers to make spending appear lower.
- Supports investment in manufacturing to preserve jobs and encourage further industrial development in Lawrence County.

Economy

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

Healthcare

“This budget also includes more than a half billion dollars for government-run city schools while too many students are still struggling to read and write at grade level. We should be focused on accountability and ensuring every education dollar is producing results for Pennsylvania students.”

Calls for education spending to be accountable and produce results for Pennsylvania students.

- Calls for education spending to be accountable and produce results for Pennsylvania students.

Education

HARRISBURG - State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today called on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to use its full enforcement authority against Stackhouse Management LLC and affiliated Jones Estates entities over the water crisis at Rolling Valley Estates in Connoquenessing Township.

Bernstine: DEP Must Act on Rolling Valley Estates Water Crisis

Calls for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to use its full enforcement authority over the Rolling Valley Estates water crisis.

- Calls for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to use its full enforcement authority over the Rolling Valley Estates water crisis.

Energy & the Environment

HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) to crack down on the commercial exploitation of booking photographs, commonly known as mugshots, unanimously passed the House today.

House Bill 1585 would amend Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code to create a new criminal offense prohibiting the publication or dissemination of booking photographs for commercial gain. Under the legislation, anyone who publishes a mugshot and then solicits or accepts payment to remove, alter or conceal it would be guilty of a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

Bernstine Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from Mugshot Extortion Passes House

Sponsored House Bill 1585, which would make commercially publishing mugshots and seeking payment to remove or alter them a criminal offense.

- Sponsored House Bill 1585, which would make commercially publishing mugshots and seeking payment to remove or alter them a criminal offense.

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