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Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House District 14

See where Kozak and Young stand on taxes and schools. Names follow official Beaver County election filings.

About this race

Roman Kozak (Republican) and Jake Young (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). Roman Kozak is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Roman Kozak was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot. Jake Young was nominated by write-in votes in the Democratic primary, per the Department of State's candidate database.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Roman Kozak, is on the ballot.

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Roman Kozak

Roman Kozak

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Will protect residents' money with smart budgeting, low taxes and less regulation
  • As a parent and educator himself, will improve education through accountability, parental involvement and choice
  • Will defend the Second Amendment and work with local officials to put local needs and families first
Biography

Roman Kozak is the Republican state representative for Pennsylvania House District 14, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's official website. Kozak works as an educator, legislator, per the same source. Kozak serves on the House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

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Jake Young

Jake Young

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Property taxes: replace school property taxes with broader state revenue
  • School funding: adequate, equitable funding for public schools
  • Revenue: legalize adult-use marijuana and regulate skill games
Biography

Fifth-generation Chippewa Township native and Blackhawk High School graduate who lives in New Brighton and works for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, per the campaign site. His work history includes steelworker, postal worker and membership and development director for the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, per the campaign site. Jake Young is on the November 3 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 14 as a Democratic candidate, per the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026).

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pennsylvania House District 14 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Roman Kozak and Jake Young. Candidate information follows official Beaver County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes and schools.

When is the Pennsylvania House District 14 election in Pennsylvania?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Pennsylvania are on the Pennsylvania election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Beaver County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Beaver County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Roman Kozak, full profileJake Young, full profileOfficial Pennsylvania election office