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Scott Timko

Scott Timko

Republican candidate for State House in Pennsylvania

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Live Odds — Who will win the Pennsylvania State House District 12 general election?

Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.

98%chance to win

$756.29NOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleCommercial pilot

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationPennsylvania

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BackgroundCommercial pilot

EducationKnoch High School (Diploma, 1983)

Notable personal detailsScott Richard Timko is a Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in District 12. He is a retired U.S. Air Force captain and Gulf War-era veteran who later built a civilian aviation career as a commercial pilot, instructor, and test pilot. He is a Cranberry Township resident and has also been a local small business owner and restaurateur.

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Political Positions

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Economy & Taxes

Scott Timko supports cutting and reforming state gas taxes and school property taxes, and says families should be able to keep more of their money. He also backs shrinking government and reducing wasteful spending to lower costs and help the economy.

Healthcare

Timko says he favors abolishing taxpayer-funded health care and defunding Medicaid and Medicare, though he adds that he does not think that is a realistic achievement. He says he can live with keeping Medicaid and Medicare available while eliminating other taxpayer-funded programs.

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Immigration & Border

Scott Timko supports building a wall and other border infrastructure to give complete control over entering and exiting the United States. He also supports denying state and federal funds to sanctuary cities and says he would support reversing the Biden criminal alien invasion while supporting legal immigration.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Scott Timko supports abortion only when the mother’s life is in danger, or in cases of rape or incest. He also supports cutting taxpayer funding for abortion providers and backing born-alive infant protections.

Climate & Energy

Scott Timko rejects the view that man-made climate change is a global threat requiring urgent political action. He says coal and nuclear are the most reliable energy sources for meeting growing electricity demand, with solar only a possible future option if it becomes more efficient and cost effective. He also frames his energy message around using Pennsylvania's energy resources to lower taxes and energy costs.

Public Safety & Guns

Scott Timko has been presented as strongly պաշտպանive of Second Amendment rights and received a perfect score from Gun Owners of America. Available public materials do not show support for new gun restrictions or gun-control measures.

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Who will win the Pennsylvania State House District 12 general election?

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Scott Timko is now at 98% and leads by 93.0 points in the Pennsylvania State House District 12 general election.

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