EDUCATION
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Master's Degree, 2005-2008
Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, Bachelor's Degree, 1993-1995
Community College of the Air Force, Associate Degree, 1989-1992
Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, Associate Degree, 1987-1989

iVoterGuide: Jeff Clark

Jeff Clark earned associate degrees from Harrisburg Area Community College and the Community College of the Air Force, a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, and a master's degree from Shippensburg University.

Jeff Clark - State Representative, District 88 - Voter Guide

WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, E-4, 1989-1993
Harrisburg Bureau of Police, Police Officer, 2002-2017

Jeff previously worked as a police officer with the Harrisburg Bureau of Police. He served as an E-4 in the U.S. Air Force for four years.

Clark’s run for Pennsylvania State Representative in District 88 is his first run for elected office.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

State spending has increased almost 65% under two Democrat Governors — while household income has not. Jeff Clark will go to Harrisburg and fight to rein in wasteful government spending, demand accountability for every dollar, and put the brakes on a spending trajectory that is unsustainable for our state's future.

Jeff Clark for State Representative | Issues

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste. Increase transparency so taxpayers see exactly how funds are spent. Audit contracts and spending to prevent misuse. Cut redundant programs. Modernize system to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Fund programs based on results, not tradition.

Pennsylvania families are feeling the squeeze at the gas pump, at the grocery store, and on their energy bills every single month. Jeff Clark will fight for policies that lower costs for hardworking families across the 88th District — cutting the red tape and burdensome regulations that drive up prices, and putting Pennsylvanians first instead of special interests.

There has been too much talk and no action for years. Seniors on fixed incomes should not be forced out of the homes they've owned for decades. Jeff Clark is committed to real reform — not more promises, not more studies. He will push hard for meaningful property tax elimination so that Pennsylvanians can stay in the homes and communities they love.

ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage? I don't favor an increase at this time. Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system. Strongly Agree

Pennsylvania families deserve a budget that’s on time and on track. Too often, delays and rising spending lead to higher taxes and uncertainty. It’s time to do more with less—cut waste, prioritize what matters, and demand accountability. I’ll fight for firm deadlines, transparent budgeting, and a balanced plan that protects taxpayers while keeping our commitments to schools, seniors, and communities.

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Plans to reduce state spending and increase accountability for how public funds are used.

Plans to reduce regulations that he says raise costs for families.

Advocates for eliminating property taxes.

Opposes increasing the minimum wage at this time.

Calls for on-time budgets, transparent budgeting, and a balanced budget plan.

- Plans to reduce state spending and increase accountability for how public funds are used.
- Plans to reduce regulations that he says raise costs for families.
- Advocates for eliminating property taxes.
- Opposes increasing the minimum wage at this time.
- Calls for on-time budgets, transparent budgeting, and a balanced budget plan.

Economy

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being. Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse. Strongly Agree

After speaking with constituents across the district, the most pressing issue is the rising cost of living and the financial strain on families. Residents highlight increasing property taxes—especially those tied to school funding—as a major burden. Everyday expenses like gas and groceries continue to rise, even as product sizes shrink, making it harder to manage basic budgets. Healthcare and prescription costs are also increasing, creating added stress. In addition, home repairs and routine maintenance have become more expensive. I will focus on easing the tax burden, stabilizing costs, and improving access to affordable healthcare to provide both immediate relief and long-term stability.

RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants). Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

The life of the mother.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death. Agree

HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

Said attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute "child abuse."

Plans to stabilize costs and improve access to affordable healthcare.

Opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood.

Said elective abortion should be permitted only when the pregnant patient's life is at risk.

Supports maintaining Medicaid and Medicare but opposes additional taxpayer-funded healthcare programs.

- Said attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute "child abuse."
- Plans to stabilize costs and improve access to affordable healthcare.
- Opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood.
- Said elective abortion should be permitted only when the pregnant patient's life is at risk.
- Supports maintaining Medicaid and Medicare but opposes additional taxpayer-funded healthcare programs.

Healthcare

EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities. Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education. Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities. Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education. Strongly Agree

VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being. Strongly Agree

Supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and transferring control to states and communities.

Supports prohibiting foreign governments from funding American education.

Supports recognizing parents' authority to direct their children's health and education.

- Supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and transferring control to states and communities.
- Supports prohibiting foreign governments from funding American education.
- Supports recognizing parents' authority to direct their children's health and education.

Education

Pennsylvania has the resources, the workforce, and the potential to be a world leader in energy development. Jeff Clark will work to unleash that potential — supporting responsible development of Pennsylvania's natural gas, coal, and nuclear resources, and creating good-paying jobs in the 88th District and across the Commonwealth.

In the 88th District, I’ve heard serious concerns about the impact data centers could have on our energy grid, water resources, and farmland. I share those concerns and do not support unchecked development. These facilities can place heavy strain on local infrastructure, increase energy costs, and permanently change the character of our communities. The state should set strict guardrails—requiring transparency, protecting resources, and ensuring costs aren’t passed on to residents. But Harrisburg must not override local control. Under the Municipal Planning Code, municipalities must retain the authority to decide what development fits their community. We need to protect our land, our resources, and our voice.

The state should set strict guardrails—requiring transparency, protecting resources, and ensuring costs aren’t passed on to residents. But Harrisburg must not override local control. Under the Municipal Planning Code, municipalities must retain the authority to decide what development fits their community. We need to protect our land, our resources, and our voice.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action. Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity? Natural Gas.

Supports development of Pennsylvania natural gas, coal, and nuclear resources.

Opposes unchecked data center development and calls for state safeguards to protect resources and prevent costs being passed to residents.

Supports municipal authority over development decisions under the Municipal Planning Code.

Disagrees that human-caused climate change requires urgent political action.

Said natural gas is the most reliable energy source for growing electricity demand.

- Supports development of Pennsylvania natural gas, coal, and nuclear resources.
- Opposes unchecked data center development and calls for state safeguards to protect resources and prevent costs being passed to residents.
- Supports municipal authority over development decisions under the Municipal Planning Code.
- Disagrees that human-caused climate change requires urgent political action.
- Said natural gas is the most reliable energy source for growing electricity demand.

Energy & the Environment

Jeff Clark knows that public safety is the foundation of everything else. Jeff will be an unwavering advocate for our First Responders — our Police, Firefighters, and EMTs — fighting against defunding efforts, ensuring they have the resources and support they need, and working to make every neighborhood in the 88th District safer for every family.

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system? The goal is to ensure public safety.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities. Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States. Strongly Agree

2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety? No additional restrictions are needed.

Plans to oppose efforts to defund police, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians and provide them resources and support.

Supports government action to protect children from sexual exploitation in online activities.

Opposes additional restrictions on gun ownership.

- Plans to oppose efforts to defund police, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians and provide them resources and support.
- Supports government action to protect children from sexual exploitation in online activities.
- Opposes additional restrictions on gun ownership.

Public Safety

Public service should be exactly that — service, not a career. Jeff Clark believes that state representatives and senators should be term limited. Career politicians who entrench themselves in Harrisburg year after year stop serving the people and start serving themselves.

Free, fair, and secure elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. We must protect public trust by maintaining accurate voter rolls, using secure, auditable voting systems, and ensuring election officials have the resources and training to run elections with integrity. At the same time, every eligible voter should have reasonable access to the ballot through reliable mail-in voting, expanded early voting, and commonsense safeguards. Clear, consistent election laws help voters participate with confidence and ensure every lawful vote is counted. Our goal: protect integrity, expand access, and strengthen trust in democracy.

ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification. Strongly Disagree

Supports term limits for Pennsylvania state representatives and senators.

Supports accurate voter rolls, auditable voting systems, and election-administration resources and training.

Supports reliable mail-in voting and expanded early voting with safeguards.

Opposes allowing people to vote without photo identification.

- Supports term limits for Pennsylvania state representatives and senators.
- Supports accurate voter rolls, auditable voting systems, and election-administration resources and training.
- Supports reliable mail-in voting and expanded early voting with safeguards.
- Opposes allowing people to vote without photo identification.

Voting & Elections

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- Plans to stabilize costs and improve access to affordable healthcare.
- Opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood.
- Said elective abortion should be permitted only when the pregnant patient's life is at risk.
- Supports maintaining Medicaid and Medicare but opposes additional taxpayer-funded healthcare programs.

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