Description of office: The General Assembly is the legislative branch of government in Pennsylvania. It is composed of two houses: the Senate is the upper house, and the House of Representatives is the lower house. A majority vote in both houses is necessary to pass a law. The PA House of Representatives consists of 203 members representing one district each, with an equal number of constituents. Representatives must be at least 21 years old, have been a citizen and a resident of the state four years and a resident of their respective districts one year before their election, and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service. The House develops budget packages, makes taxation decisions, allocates spending, and passes laws (including redistricting in collaboration with the Senate). The House also has the exclusive authority to impeach public officials. Representatives also serve on various policy committees that may propose legislation.Term: 2 yearsSalary: $113,591Vote for ONE.Note: On Democratic and Republican primary ballots, voters will also choose members of the State and County Committees. We do not list these candidates on Vote411. For information on these candidates, we suggest you contact your local Democratic or Republican Party committee.
County
Allegheny
Occupation
State Representative
Education
Ph.D. Communication, Univ of Pittsburgh; MA Bioethics, Univ. of Pittsburgh; BAs Communication and Political Science, Bethel Univ.
Qualifications
State Representative who has passed prime-sponsored legislation protecting healthcare, established well-run constituent services in the district, and continues to bring back millions of dollars for district projects
The most pressing issues in my district are access to affordable healthcare, economic opportunity, affordability, and a safe, healthy environment. Residents are facing rising costs, aging infrastructure, and environmental challenges that impact public health. I’m focused on lowering healthcare costs, investing in infrastructure, and ensuring schools are fairly funded. I also support workers’ rights and policies that build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top, while addressing barriers faced by people with disabilities and other underserved communities.
I believe we can and must protect election integrity while expanding access. As a former Judge of Elections, I’ve seen the importance of both. I support expanded early and mail-in voting, stronger voter education, and fully accessible polling places. We also need continued investment in election infrastructure and staffing so counties can run secure, efficient, and transparent elections. Protecting democracy means ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot and have it counted while pushing back against misinformation.
The state budget process should be transparent, collaborative, and timely, but delays too often create uncertainty for schools, local governments, and service providers. I support reforms that encourage earlier, more open negotiations, clearer communication with the public, and stronger adherence to deadlines. The budget must reflect community needs by prioritizing investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and public safety. It should be a tool to improve people’s lives, not a source of instability.
Data centers pose serious risks to our communities, particularly through high energy consumption, water use, and strain on infrastructure, sometimes without providing proportional local benefit. I believe the state must take a stronger role in regulating to protect public resources, affordability, and community health. Local communities should also have the power to say no to projects that don’t serve their interests.
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