OPINION: Let Bucks County Voters Have a True Choice in May’s Elections
February 14, 2026
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Sarah Baik believes it’s time to put the small “d” democratic back in the big “D” Democratic primaries.
Steve Santarsiero
Seeking Office: Senator in the General Assembly
Party: Democratic
Primary Ballot: Democratic
District: 10th Senatorial District
Incumbent
Bio:
Steve Santarsiero has represented the 10th District in the Pennsylvania Senate since 2019, where he serves as the Minority Caucus Secretary and Minority Chair of the State Government Committee. His path to public service began after witnessing the September 11th attacks, which inspired him to transition from a career in law to teaching social studies at Bensalem High School. Previously, Santarsiero served as Pennsylvania’s first Chief Deputy Attorney General for Environmental Protection and represented the 31st District in the State House. He is recognized for his pragmatic leadership on environmental protection, gun violence prevention, and education reform.
Education: Tufts University (BA), UPenn Law (JD), Holy Family University (M.Ed.)
Occupation: State Senator
Key Issues: Refusing legislative perks and supporting independent redistricting to end gerrymandering; increasing state funding for education to lower local property taxes; expanding the bio-tech and distribution sectors to create local jobs; protecting children through Kayden’s Law and advocating for universal background checks; and defending reproductive rights and LGBTQ equality.
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Your Plan, Your Vote.
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