Biography
Amanda Shaffer is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 64, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent R. Lee James.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described a focus on human services, broadband access and affordable housing.[3]
Amanda Shaffer earned a high school diploma from Cranberry Area High School and an associate degree from the University of Phoenix in 2012, according to Ballotpedia.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a single mother of two adult children with a passion for human services, particularly intellectual and developmental disability and autism services.[3]
Shaffer's survey response lists her key messages as broadband expansion through updated power lines to attract businesses, and programs, shelters and affordable housing to address homelessness and drug use in the district.[3] She also named aging and disability services, LGBTQ equality and clean energy among her policy interests.[3]
- 1.Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Amanda Shaffer · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Amanda Shaffer - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Pennsylvania House District 64
Amanda Shaffer is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 64 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
