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 years Salary: $106,422 Vote for ONE.
County
Allegheny
Occupation
Legislator
Education
JD, BS Secondary Education, BA History
Qualifications
Focus on public service, 11 years as a State Representative, currently serving as Majority House Whip, 14 years as a volunteer firefighter, previous township commissioner, Team Leader in AmeriCorps
Education and jobs are always the most pressing concerns. We need to make sure that our public education system works for every child, and we need to make sure that Pennsylvanians can see and build their futures here with family sustaining jobs. I will continue to push for state funding that balances out inequities typically found in student disability and mental health supports and food insecurity and technology gaps. And pushing for targeted state investment and partnerships that look to bring high quality jobs to PA, hopefully union and hopefully working with as much American-made products as possible.
I would like to see more technology support to allow people with disabilities to vote in every polling center. I think expanding automatic registration would be positive and I think the state should offer greater financial support to counties to make sure that election workers are fairly compensated.
I believe that this year's upcoming state budget must take a big step forward in rectifying the inequality in our school funding that many of us have said has existed for years. It may take a couple of budget cycles to fully correct the system, but it is not acceptable for the state budget to ignore this.
I have always supported Roe v. Wade and I do not believe that a woman or doctor should be at risk of prosecution for exercising their choice and profession. Codifying these long established rights would be something I would support.
County
Allegheny
Occupation
Law Student
Education
B.A. Duquesne University; J.D. Candidate Duquesne University
Qualifications
Member of Mt. Lebanon Republican Committee (2024–) Poll Worker (2017–); Nonprofit Leadership (2022–)
The most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians are job creation, crime, and infrastructure. First, we need to bring back manufacturing jobs to Pennsylvania. I will strive to cut unnecessary regulations and lower taxes to make it easier for businesses to thrive and create good-paying jobs. Second, we must address the rise in crime by supporting our law enforcement. We will increase funding for police, ensure they have the resources they need, and enforce the law strictly to keep our communities safe. Lastly, our infrastructure is crumbling. We will invest in rebuilding roads, bridges, and public services, ensuring that Pennsylvania has the best infrastructure in the country, making it a better place to live and work.
Election integrity is crucial. We need to ensure that every legal vote counts and that there’s no fraud. I support implementing sensible election security laws aligned with our Commonwealth and Federal constitutions. We also need to secure our mail-in voting system to prevent any misuse. This includes signature verification and stricter rules on ballot collection and drop boxes. To support local election officials, we’ll provide better training and more resources to ensure they can manage elections efficiently and securely. Transparency is key – we must allow for proper observation of the vote-counting process by all parties.
Our children deserve the best education. We need to ensure that funding is fair and that every child, no matter where they live, has access to quality education. I would support legislation that reallocates funds to ensure that schools in underprivileged areas receive more support. This includes more funding for school infrastructure, better pay for teachers, and resources for students. We must also promote school choice, allowing parents to decide where their children go to school. Whether it’s public, charter, or private schools, competition will drive up quality. Our goal is to ensure that every child in Pennsylvania has the opportunity to succeed. Along with fellow Republicans, I will champion outside-of-the-box solutions for education
I am pro-life, and I believe we need to protect the unborn. I would support legislation that restricts late-term abortions and ensures that any procedure is done under the safest conditions for the mother. We also need to provide better support for women who choose to carry their pregnancies to term, including access to healthcare, childcare, and adoption services. Life is precious, and we must do everything we can to protect it while also supporting women and families in difficult situations.
