Thomas Kucer

Thomas Kucer is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 176, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Jack Rader (R).[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a union sheet metal worker of more than 40 years and a resident of Hamilton Township, Pennsylvania.[3]

Thomas Kucer earned a bachelor's degree from the National Labor College in 2013, and his career experience includes working as a construction worker.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he holds a bachelor's degree in construction management with a minor in labor relations, and that he has worked as a union sheet metal worker for more than 40 years, commuting from Pennsylvania to New York City for work.[3] The survey states that he has lived in Hamilton Township for 23 years.[3]

Kucer won the Democratic primary for District 176 on May 19, 2026, as a write-in candidate.[1] In the survey, his campaign priorities include housing affordability and higher wages, restoring health care subsidies that were eliminated in 2026, attracting business investment and supporting Department of Labor-accredited apprenticeship programs on publicly funded projects, and protecting farmland and the environment while supporting responsible growth.[3]

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