TAKAC, Paul R., Jr., a Representative from Centre County; born, circa 1965; graduated, Orchard Park High School, NY, 1983; B.A., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1987; M.A., Southern Methodist University, 1991; M.S., Maryland University of Integrative Health, 2018; educational technology consulting and sales; elected, council, College Township (2019-2022); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2023 and 2025 terms; appointed, Pennsylvania Rural Population Revitalization Commission (2025-present).

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Paul Takac earned a Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York, Buffalo, a Master of Arts from Southern Methodist University, and a Master of Science from Maryland University of Integrative Health.

Paul Takac has worked in educational technology consulting and sales.

Representative Paul Takac was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2022 to represent the 82nd Legislative District in Centre County. His district is the largest in land size held by a Democrat in the Pennsylvania House and encompasses a unique mix of rural communities such as Snow Shoe, Howard, and Milesburg, as well as areas in and around State College, including the Penn State University Park campus.

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Paul currently serves as a Pennsylvania state representative for the 82nd Legislative District in Centre County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his second term. Paul previously served on College Township Council from 2019 to 2022.

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This program will provide $10 million in funding to assist PA farmers, cooperatives, and food processors to adopt the latest technology and best practices to improve their bottom lines as well as the environment. He also played a key role in championing the $50 million Rural Jobs & Investment Tax Credit Program in the 2024-25 budget to support rural economic growth and job creation.

Championed the $50 million Rural Jobs & Investment Tax Credit Program to support rural economic growth and job creation.

- Championed the $50 million Rural Jobs & Investment Tax Credit Program to support rural economic growth and job creation.

Economy

Paul deeply believes in the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. He is committed to protecting free speech, religious liberty, and the right to peaceful assembly for all Americans. He supports access to reproductive healthcare and equal treatment under the law for every person, no matter their background or identity.

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Supports access to reproductive healthcare and equal treatment under the law regardless of background or identity.

- Supports access to reproductive healthcare and equal treatment under the law regardless of background or identity.

Healthcare

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Paul will continue to work every day to:

Fully and fairly fund public education at all levels

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Plans to continue working to fully and fairly fund public education at all levels.

- Plans to continue working to fully and fairly fund public education at all levels.

Education

As an example, Rep. Takac was the prime sponsor of the recently enacted Agriculture Innovation Bill, which created a first-of-its-kind in the nation program to help support PA's number one industry.

This program will provide $10 million in funding to assist PA farmers, cooperatives, and food processors to adopt the latest technology and best practices to improve their bottom lines as well as the environment.

Sponsored the Agriculture Innovation Bill, which provides $10 million to help agricultural businesses adopt technology and practices that improve their finances and the environment.

- Sponsored the Agriculture Innovation Bill, which provides $10 million to help agricultural businesses adopt technology and practices that improve their finances and the environment.

Energy & the Environment

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

Public Safety

Paul believes that democracy only works when every eligible citizen can vote and have a say in their government, and he will fight to protect that right for everyone.

Pledges to protect every eligible citizen's right to vote and have a say in government.

- Pledges to protect every eligible citizen's right to vote and have a say in government.

Voting & Elections

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