Rachel Cuevas

Rachel Cuevas is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 187, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Gary Day (R).[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, her campaign described her as a mother, an Alburtis resident and a daughter of a military family who has spent her career helping veterans find employment.[3]

Rachel Cuevas earned a high school diploma from Northampton Senior High School, and her career experience includes working as a human resources professional.[1] According to her Ballotpedia survey responses, she has worked helping veterans find good-paying jobs and has experience helping employ thousands of workers in the Lehigh Valley.[3]

Cuevas defeated Geoffrey Whitcomb in the Democratic primary for District 187 on May 19, 2026.[1] In the survey, her stated priorities include expanding health care coverage, supporting unions and workforce development, raising wages relative to the cost of living and expanding affordable housing, fully funding public education, and protecting farmland and the environment.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.