Pennsylvania


US States

Pennsylvania

Mixed

5Out of 9

Alignment: Pennsylvania is a politically mixed state, with conservative wins in some categories offset by progressive policies in others.

Rating Criteria

Criterion Pennsylvania Position Score
Governor & Legislature Democrat governor (Shapiro); GOP Senate / Dem House 0
Abortion Abortion legal up to 24 weeks 0
Gun Rights Mixed record; constitutional carry blocked 0
School Choice EITC/OSTC scholarship programs +1
Border / Immigration Mixed; some local cooperation 0
Taxes Flat 3.07% income tax + local 0
Election Integrity Mail voting under litigation 0
Religious Liberty Mixed record 0
Health Freedom No statutory protection 0

Sources

Heritage Foundation: State PolicyHeritage Action ScorecardBallotpediaNCSL State LegislaturesDaily WireReutersAP News

Final score: 5/9 Mixed. Raw criterion score: +1 (of ±12 possible), scaled to the 1–9 rating system.