Borowicz, Eggler Vie for 76th District House Seat
Republican incumbent Stephanie Borowicz and Democrat Sara Eggler are competing for Pennsylvania's 76th Legislative District House seat, which covers part of Union County and all of Clinton County.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Taxes
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Republican incumbent Stephanie Borowicz is running against Democrat Sara Eggler for Pennsylvania's 76th Legislative District House seat. The Standard-Journal published Eggler's responses to election questions on Friday, October 31, 2026, and Borowicz submitted her answers over the weekend.
Why it matters
The race determines who represents the district in the Pennsylvania House on state tax and fiscal policy. Borowicz's stance on gas taxes and the state's $58 billion debt is central to voters weighing the candidates.
Pennsylvania's gas tax stands at 57 cents per gallon on regular fuel and 74 cents per gallon on diesel, while seven states have suspended or reduced their gas tax. The state carries $58 billion in debt, and the extraction does not state how that figure is projected to change.
The players
Stephanie Borowicz
Stephanie Borowicz is the Republican incumbent seeking re-election to Pennsylvania's 76th Legislative District House seat, having co-sponsored gas tax reduction and death tax repeal legislation.
Sara Eggler
Sara Eggler is the Democratic candidate challenging Borowicz for Pennsylvania's 76th Legislative District House seat.
The details
Borowicz answered the Standard-Journal's questions in writing after the newspaper's initial article featured only Eggler's responses. Borowicz has co-sponsored legislation to reduce the gas tax and to end the death tax, and has voted to eliminate special tax exemptions for data center developers.
Timeline
Friday, October 31, 2026: The Standard-Journal publishes Sara Eggler's responses.
Weekend following October 31, 2026: Stephanie Borowicz submits her answers to the Standard-Journal.
Roadmap
Seven states have suspended or reduced their gas tax, while Pennsylvania's 57-cent rate remains in place. Borowicz's co-sponsored gas tax reduction legislation positions the district's House seat within that national debate over fuel tax relief.
Pennsylvania drivers pay 57 cents per gallon in gas tax, and any legislative change to that rate would directly affect fuel costs. Voters in the 76th District will decide which candidate represents them on those questions in the House.
The takeaway
Voters weighing this race can compare how each candidate answers specific tax questions, since the candidates' stated positions on gas and death taxes differ in their legislative records. Reviewing the candidates' own written responses offers the clearest picture of where each stands.
Further reading
For more on how state levies affect households, explore Taxes coverage across Pennsylvania.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Standard-journal.
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