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
Philadelphia
Occupation
Attorney/State Legislator
Education
La Salle University, Political Science and Leadership in Global Understanding, Villanova University School of Law, Juris Doctorate
Qualifications
Speaker McClinton was an assistant public defender for seven years and assistant chief of the East Zone during her last year, helping attorneys with case preparation. In 2013, she combined her passion for public service and law by becoming chief counsel to state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams.
When I think about the most pressing issues facing the 191st District, I think about what families tell me every day: the cost of living, the need for real economic opportunity, and safe, stable neighborhoods. Too many residents are struggling with rising housing costs and aging homes that they cannot afford to maintain. At the same time, people want access to good-paying jobs, strong schools for quality education, and pathways to build a future here. We have made progress on public safety, but residents still want to feel secure in their communities. All of this is rooted in a need for fair investment—ensuring every neighborhood has the resources, healthcare, and schools our families deserve.
Free, fair, and secure elections are the foundation of our democracy. That is why I have advanced a comprehensive voting rights package, including HB 1396, to modernize and strengthen our system. I support commonsense reforms like early voting, expanded mail-in access, and same-day registration to make participation easier for working families. At the same time, we must invest in election infrastructure, protect poll workers, and ensure counties have the resources to administer elections securely. Expanding access and protecting integrity go hand in hand. We can and must do both.
The state budget is one of our most important responsibilities, and we owe it to Pennsylvanians to get it done on time. That means leaders from both parties and both chambers coming to the table early with Governor Shapiro to have serious, good-faith negotiations. We cannot wait until the final weeks and expect a smooth process. I support a more disciplined timeline with earlier engagement, clear priorities, and consistent communication so we can meet our constitutional duty to deliver a budget by June 30th and provide certainty for families, schools, and communities.
I believe we have to take a balanced, responsible approach to data center development. These projects bring real economic opportunity and investment to Pennsylvania, but we also know Pennsylvanians have real concerns about impacts on energy, water, and local communities.
I would support thoughtful, statewide standards that ensure transparency, protect ratepayers, and safeguard our natural resources, while still allowing us to compete and grow.
At the same time, we must respect the authority of municipalities under the MPC. Local communities should have a strong voice in zoning and land use decisions. State policy should set clear guardrails, not override local control.
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