Biography
Erik Bonnett is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 130, in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which he faces Melissa Brewer (R) in a race with no incumbent.[1][2] According to Ballotpedia, he works in information technology; in a Ballotpedia survey, he said he owns a small IT business and is a lifelong Berks County resident.[1][3]
Erik Bonnett was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and his career experience includes working in IT, with past employers listed by Ballotpedia that include Culligan Global, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Kavo-Kerr and Contegix.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he graduated from Fleetwood Area High School, attended Penn State Berks, and owns Bonn I.T. Solutions, with a background in information technology, cloud computing and cybersecurity.[3] He said he has served as a deputy constable and volunteered with the International Legion of Defense of Ukraine, and that he was raised in Berks County by his mother and grandmother.[3]
Bonnett advanced from the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary.[1] In the survey, he said he is focused on the cost of living, property taxes, education, healthcare and affordable housing, and that he wants a fairer and more accountable government.[3]
- 1.Erik Bonnett · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Erik Bonnett - Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Pennsylvania House District 130
Erik Bonnett is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 130 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.