Two candidates are vying for the state House District 64 seat in the Nov. 3 election.

Incumbent R. Lee James, a Republican from Venango County, is being challenged by Michael Bagdes-Canning, a Green Party candidate from Cherry Valley borough.

James has served since 2013. He is on the Appropriations; Environmental Resources and Energy; and Veteran Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees as well as being subcommittee chairman on boroughs for the Local Government Committee.

James has a focus on infrastructure, sustainable jobs and government reform.

Bagdes-Canning has taught for nearly 30 years at George Junior Republic. He is a founding member of Marcellus Outreach Butler and is involved with the Better Path Coalition and the Pennsylvania Poor People’s Campaign.

Bagdes-Canning has a focus on money in politics, clean drinking water, education funding and protecting civil liberties.

The district includes Bruin, Cherry Valley and Eau Claire boroughs, and Allegheny, Concord, Parker, Venango and Washington townships.