Biography
Lisa Gourley is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 66, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Brian Smith.[1][2] A retired registered nurse, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that she supports public education, abortion rights and a higher minimum wage.[2][3]
Lisa Gourley earned a high school diploma from Punxsutawney Area High School and an associate degree from Mount Aloysius College in 1994, according to Ballotpedia, which lists her career experience as working as a registered nurse.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a retired registered nurse who worked for 30 years and entered the race to give voice to district residents who disagree with the current representative's votes.[3]
Gourley named supporting public education over voucher programs, protecting the right of women to make their own medical decisions, and raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage as her key messages.[3] She listed health care, public education and a living wage as policy interests, and named PSEA-PAC, UAW and Healthcare for All PA among her endorsers.[3]
- 1.Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Lisa Gourley · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Lisa Gourley - 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 66
Lisa Gourley is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 66 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
