DossierPoliticsUnited StatesUpdated October 19, 2026

Josh Bashline

Josh Bashline

Josh Bashline is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing District 63, covering parts of Armstrong and Clarion counties. He was elected in 2024 and assumed office on 1 December 2024. He graduated from Edinboro University and served as an infantryman in the United States Army and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, reaching the rank of Sergeant. Before entering the legislature he worked as chief of staff for Republican Representative Parke Wentling. He sits on the House committees for Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, Housing and Community Development, Human Services, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.

Country
United States
Field
Politics
Leaning
Right
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Political leaning

Far leftRightFar right
Economic+2.0
State-ledFree market
Social+2.0
ProgressiveConservative

Why we place them here

  • He stated opposition to elective abortion and to assisted suicide laws. [1]
  • He sponsored an amendment to strengthen fraud safeguards at the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority (Pennie), saying government must be held to the highest standard for fiscal stewardship. [1]

Outlier votes

Recorded votes where at least nine in ten members voted the other way, from the legislature's official record.

Affiliations

  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives

    The lower chamber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly; Bashline has represented District 63 since December 2024. [2]

  • Clarion County Republican Committee

    The local Republican Party organisation for Clarion County; a candidate profile lists Bashline as its vice chair. [3]

  • Lions Club

    A community service organisation; a candidate profile lists Bashline as an active member. [3]

  • American Legion

    A veterans' organisation; a candidate profile lists Bashline as a member. [3]

  • National Rifle Association

    A firearms advocacy organisation; a candidate profile lists Bashline as an active member. [3]

  • National Society of Leadership and Success

    A leadership honour society; a candidate profile lists Bashline as a member. [3]

Sources

  1. [1]ivoterguide.com
  2. [2]palegis.us
  3. [3]ivoterguide.com
  4. [4]Photo: Official portrait, Pennsylvania General Assembly

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