Election 2024: Democrat Paul Lang For 178th State Representative

Candidates running in the Nov. 5 general election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

BUCKS COUNTY, PA —Democrat Paul Lang is running for election for state representative in the 178th Legislative District against incumbent Republican Kristin Marcell in the Nov. 5 general election.

Biographical Information

Name: Paul Lang
Age: 81
Town of Residence: Northampton Township
Position Sought: State Representative 178th District
Education: Bachelor's Degree, Wheeling Jesuit University
Are you an incumbent? No
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Occupation: Retired Wholesale Business Owner

Questions

What is the top issue facing the Commonwealth and how would you address it?

The top issue facing the Commonwealth is preserving reproductive rights for women .Our state is currently pro choice in the legislature. However, Democrats only control it by one vote. We need to prevent the ever increasing erosion of the liberties guaranteed under the Constitution.

Why are you running for State Rep.?

I am running because I believe I have the common sense needed to represent our district and that as a 50 year resident of Northampton I have a good understanding of the needs of our residents.

What can you do to keep crime from seeping into the suburbs?

To keep crime from coming into our suburbs I support not only increasing the number of police but also increasing their training and continuing education.

What can you do to increase funding for our local school districts?

Concerning funding for our local school districts we need to ensure equal funding for all districts. Preserving our public school system has historically been basic to our American way of life. and needs to be given priority over school vouchers.

What are your ideas for improving our state roads?

There is no doubt that our roads are in need of repair but the big question is how to pay for improvements. I support taxing games of skill that are found in convenience stores and

bars and using a portion of the proceeds for road improvement.

The 178th House District includes Warwick Township, Wrightstown Township, Upper Southampton and a portion of Northampton Township.