State Representative Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) announced that she will run for re-election in 2026, pledging to continue her record of independent, common sense service to the people of the 178th District.
“Working together with legislators, community leaders, and residents, we are finding common sense, common ground solutions to the challenges Pennsylvania faces while still holding strong to the shared principles of our community,” said Marcell. “That is the kind of record people want in today’s divided government, and the kind of service I will continue to provide if re-elected.”
Marcell has made common sense and the ability to bring differing sides together a hallmark of her time in Harrisburg, which is how she was able to pass legislation into law in a divided government, and bring Pennsylvania’s protracted FY2025-26 budget stalemate to a positive end.
“From the beginning of last year’s budget process, I made it clear that we needed to come together to focus state spending on priorities like education and job creation, oppose ideological policies that would increase energy costs for residents, and protect our state’s Rainy Day Fund,” Marcell explained. “By joining with like-minded legislators from both sides of the aisle, rejecting extreme partisan politics, and sticking to the core goals of our community, that is exactly where we ended up.”
Marcell’s commitment to putting solutions above partisanship has resulted in the passage of several pieces of her legislation through divided government. Her initiatives to improve patient safety and care in nursing homes; to educate the public about the dangers of human use of xylazine; and, to address “porch piracy” have all become law.
Marcell pledged to once again follow the philosophy that has served our community so well: do what’s right for the people she serves.
“I will continue to fight for responsible, bipartisan government that focuses on the priorities of Bucks County. I know those priorities – spending tax dollars responsibly, improving our education system, keeping our communities safe, and sparking the job growth that helps families reach economic security – because I have listened to the people I represent,” said Marcell.
Along with working for legislation that helps our state, Marcell has also built a strong record of delivering for our local communities and residents. She has helped secure millions of dollars in grant funding for projects that benefit Bucks County, and delivered strong constituent services that have helped thousands of residents address their issues with state government.
Marcell was born and raised in Bucks County and graduated from local public schools. She holds a Master’s degree in public policy from the George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Policial Science from the Pennsylvania State University. Prior to being elected to the State House, Marcell spent more than two decades in the private sector, helping provide strategic and communications counsel to businesses in numerous fields.
Marcell and her husband, Steve, are the proud parents of two children and reside in Wrightstown with their dog, Lilo.
The 178th District includes the townships of Northampton, Upper Southampton, Warwick and Wrightstown.