Republicans were able to maintain their Senate Majority. The Republican Caucus rewarded their leaderhsip by re-electing key officials back to their positions.
District: 39th Senatorial District, encompassing central portions of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Committees: As President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate, Kim Ward serves as an ex-officio member of all standing committees.
Current Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Kim Ward has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 39th Senatorial District since 2009. In November 2022, she was elected as the President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate, becoming the first woman in Pennsylvania Legislature history to hold this position.
Ward's political career began in 1994 when she served as the County Chair for former Senator Rick Santorum's U.S. Senate campaign in Westmoreland County. She continued her involvement in politics by running the successful election of Scott Connor to County Commissioner in Westmoreland County in 1999 and serving as the Southwest Regional Director for Santorum's 2000 re-election bid. From 2000 until 2002, Ward owned and operated a consulting and government outreach firm called Commonwealth Political Associates. In 2001, she was elected as a Hempfield Township Supervisor. In 2002, Ward joined the administration of Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker. Following her time with Schweiker's administration, she returned to political consulting, running 84 Lumber founder Joe Hardy's successful election as Commissioner in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. In 2004, Ward served as the Southwest Political Director for the re-election campaign of President George W. Bush. She reprised this role for former Senator Rick Santorum's 2006 re-election campaign.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Ward has been a champion for Pennsylvanians and their communities. Having served as a Westmoreland County Commissioner and chairwoman of the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors, she brings her local government experience and practical knowledge to the table when making legislative and budgetary decisions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ward worked diligently to protect the rights of people and their businesses from government overreach. She led efforts to advance a constitutional amendment that instituted the largest transfer of executive power since President Herbert Hoover. Additionally, Ward advanced legislation that set best practices in the areas of regulatory reform, including hospital funding, making some health care and business waivers permanent, while also ensuring the fiscal solvency of the state. Helping the Commonwealth transition out of crisis and onto a path of prosperity, Ward also worked to ensure Pennsylvania was positioned to quickly recover economically from the pandemic. Her efforts continue to focus on unleashing Pennsylvania's energy potential, helping businesses to thrive, and encouraging large corporations to stay or relocate to Pennsylvania while creating good-paying jobs.
Ward resides in Hempfield Township with her husband, Dr. Thomas Ward. They have three sons: Tom, Michael, and Matthew, and six grandchildren: Josie Jane, Thomas, George, Roman, Kennedy, and Noah.
District: 41st Senatorial District, encompassing all of Armstrong and Indiana counties, and parts of Jefferson and Westmoreland counties.
Committees: As Majority Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate, Joe Pittman serves as an ex-officio member of all standing committees.
Current Leadership Position: Majority Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Joseph A. Pittman, born on March 31, 1977, in Hillsdale, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 41st Senatorial District since June 2019. In November 2022, he was elected as the Majority Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate.
A lifelong resident of Indiana County, Pittman graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1995. At the age of 18, he was appointed to the local school board, where he served until his graduation from Pennsylvania State University in December 1998 with a bachelor's degree in political science. After a brief period of employment in Bedford County, Pittman joined Donald C. White's successful campaign for state senator in 2000 and was named his chief of staff at age 23.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Pittman has been a champion for advancing legislative initiatives to create jobs, implement infrastructure improvements, support law enforcement, and limit government overreach. Prior to being elected by his colleagues to serve as Majority Leader, he served as chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, vice chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, and as a member of the Appropriations, Banking & Insurance, Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, and Judiciary committees. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Board of Directors.
Pittman resides in Indiana County with his wife, Gina (DiMaio), and their four children: Joe Jr., Sam, Rosie, and Frannie. He and Gina are members of the St. Thomas More University Parish in Indiana.
District: 36th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Committees: Rules & Executive Nominations (Vice Chair); Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure; Education; Environmental Resources & Energy.
Current Leadership Position: Republican Caucus Whip of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Ryan P. Aument has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 36th Senatorial District since 2015. In November 2020, he was elected as the Republican Caucus Whip of the Pennsylvania Senate.
A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Aument graduated from Solanco High School in 1995. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in 1999. After graduation, Aument served as a captain in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom, briefly commanding an infantry company of 150 soldiers after the company commander was wounded in combat. Throughout his military service, he earned the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Parachutist Badge.
Following his military service, Aument worked as a production supervisor at ICI Paints in Reading, Pennsylvania. He began his political career by winning a seat on the Quarryville Borough Council. He later managed the state House campaign of a high school friend, Bryan Cutler, and served as a key aide after Cutler's election. Aument then won office as Lancaster County Clerk of Courts and went on to serve two terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives before being elected to the State Senate.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Aument has served as chair of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Communications and Technology Committee. He also formed and chaired the first-ever Nuclear Energy Caucus in a state legislature in the nation. Aument's mission has been to ensure Pennsylvania is able to compete with higher-growth states for high-quality, family-sustaining jobs and increased economic opportunity for all residents. He has sponsored and helped pass proposals like his bill to establish a commission to redesign the state's education system to better prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Another one of Aument's initiatives focused on improving Pennsylvania's economic competitiveness was included in the 2022-23 state budget, which cut the Corporate Net Income Tax rate to attract more high-paying jobs and employers to the state.
Aument resides in West Hempfield Township with his wife, Kate, a teacher at Mt. Calvary Christian School, and their two children, Jack and June. He is a member of the Mountville VFW Post 8757, the Lancaster County Career and Technology Foundation, the Lancaster County Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. The Aument family worships at Grace Church at Willow Valley.
District: 13th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Committees: Appropriations (Chair); Environmental Resources & Energy; Game & Fisheries.
Current Leadership Position: Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Biography: Scott Martin has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 13th Senatorial District since January 3, 2017. He was re-elected in 2020 and currently serves as the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, a role that involves negotiating and developing the state budget and reviewing all legislation for its fiscal impact.
A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Martin graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School, where he was a PIAA and National Heavyweight wrestling champion. He earned a degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice from Millersville University, where he was a three-time First Team PSAC Defensive Tackle and two-time All-American. After college, Martin played professional football in the Arena Football League.
Before his legislative career, Martin served as a Lancaster County Commissioner, where he focused on reducing government size, cutting duplicative agencies, reducing debt by $40 million, and lowering costs for taxpayers through privatization and public employee benefit reform. He also worked in the Juvenile Justice system for 13 years, including serving as Director of the Lancaster County Youth Intervention Center, overseeing a $5.5 million budget and 150 employees.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Martin has authored dozens of bills that have become law, including a Constitutional Amendment approved by voters in May 2021 that limited the power of a governor to issue open-ended emergency declarations. He has also served as Chair of the Senate Education Committee and Senate Local Government Committee. Outside of his regular Senate responsibilities, Martin serves as Chairman of the PA Athletic Oversight Committee and was elected to serve as Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission for 2023.
Martin resides in Lancaster County with his wife, Amber, and their four children. He is actively involved in his community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Dr. Gene A. Carpenter Football Foundation, volunteering as a youth sports coach in wrestling and football, and contributing to organizations like the United Way of Lancaster County and the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau.
District: 49th Senatorial District, encompassing nearly all of Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Committees: Banking & Insurance; Community, Economic & Recreational Development; Game & Fisheries (Vice Chair); Labor & Industry; Rules & Executive Nominations.
Current Leadership Position: Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.
Biography: Dan Laughlin has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 49th Senatorial District since 2016. Born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, he grew up in the Erie Heights housing project. His father was a decorated World War II combat veteran who worked as a union carpenter, and his mother assembled fighter planes at the Curtis Wright Plant in Buffalo. One of four children, Laughlin contributed to the family income during his formative years by mowing lawns, delivering the Erie Daily Times, working at a strawberry farm, and being employed as a vertical lathe worker and homebuilder.
Laughlin joined his brother’s construction firm and later became a full partner. Their company, Laughlin Builders, became one of the region’s premier builders of quality homes. Twenty years later, the brothers formed Waste Away, a trash disposal company, which they later sold to Pro Waste Corp. Their portfolio of companies expanded to include Clear Water Foam, an insulating firm, as well as Laughlin Properties, a rental company.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Laughlin serves as Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee and Vice Chairman of the Game and Fisheries Committee. He is also a member of the Banking & Insurance; Community, Economic & Recreational Development; Labor & Industry; and Rules & Executive Nominations committees. Additionally, he serves as the Senate representative on the Advisory Council of the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie, one of Pennsylvania’s six veterans’ homes.
Laughlin has been recognized for his bipartisan approach to legislation and his focus on economic development, education, and public safety. He resides in Millcreek Township with his wife, Peggy, and their three children: Spencer, Nathaniel, and Sinclaire.
District: 28th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of York County, Pennsylvania.
Committees: Communications & Technology (Vice Chair); Aging & Youth; Appropriations; Banking & Insurance; State Government.
Current Leadership Position: Majority Caucus Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Kristin Phillips-Hill has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 28th Senatorial District since 2019. Born on December 2, 1965, in Camden, New Jersey, she graduated from Cinnaminson High School in 1984. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Rutgers University.
Before her legislative career, Phillips-Hill was a small business owner and served as a legislative aide. She was a member of the Dallastown Area School Board from 2011 to 2014, where she focused on fiscal responsibility and educational excellence. In 2015, she was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 93rd District until 2019.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Phillips-Hill has been a strong advocate for government efficiency, transparency, and accountability. She spearheaded bipartisan efforts to improve access to high-speed internet in Pennsylvania through her role as chair of the Communications & Technology Committee. She also led initiatives to provide flexible instructional days for school districts and fought against human trafficking, with her legislation becoming Act 1 of 2020.
Phillips-Hill resides in York Township with her husband, Rick. They have three children: Victoria, Gavin, and Spencer.
District: 46th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties in Pennsylvania.
Committees: Labor & Industry (Vice Chair); Judiciary; Rules & Executive Nominations; Transportation; Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.
Current Leadership Position: Republican Caucus Secretary of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Camera Bartolotta has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 46th Senatorial District since 2015. Born on December 4, 1963, she attended Corvallis High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Los Angeles, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Mary's College of California.
Before her legislative career, Bartolotta was an entrepreneur and media professional. She opened the first quick-lube business in the Mon Valley, Duke of Oil, and produced "La Dolce Vita," a cooking show that aired on WPXI-TV and PCNC. Her involvement in the community includes serving on the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Pittsburgh Film Office Board of Trustees, the Pittsburgh Ballet Board of Trustees, the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics Board of Fellows, and the Pennsylvania Prison Society Board.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Bartolotta has authored numerous laws, including measures to help judges keep dangerous domestic violence offenders behind bars, improve job training program availability, support fire and EMS companies impacted by COVID-19, and strengthen penalties for motorists who injure workers and emergency responders in construction zones. She co-chairs the Senate Gas and Oil Caucus, co-founded the bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, and founded the Film Industry Caucus to support Pennsylvania's film industry's role in economic development and job creation.
Bartolotta resides in Monongahela and is a proud mother of two. She has welcomed her first grandchild, Florence.
District: 20th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Luzerne and Wayne counties, and all of Pike, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties in Pennsylvania.
Committees: Judiciary (Chair); Aging & Youth (Vice Chair); Banking & Insurance; Labor & Industry.
Current Leadership Position: Majority Caucus Administrator of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Lisa Baker has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 20th Senatorial District since 2007. Born in Dallas, Pennsylvania, she graduated from Dallas High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government Administration from Shippensburg University in 1983.
Before her legislative career, Baker worked on the staff of her predecessor, State Senator Charles Lemmond, and on the staff of Governors Tom Ridge and Mark Schweiker. She was first elected in 2006, defeating Democrat Robert G. McNamara to represent the 20th District. She won reelection in 2010 and 2014 unopposed and was reelected again in 2018, defeating Green Party challenger John Sweeney with 82% of the vote. Baker won re-election in 2022.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Baker has been a strong advocate for judicial reform, public safety, and veterans' affairs. During her first term in office, she introduced legislation in response to the "kids for cash" scandal, including proposals to aid the victims and strengthen the juvenile justice system against such corruption. She has also been involved in legislation related to property tax reform, natural gas drilling, and medical cannabis.
Baker resides in Lehman Township, Luzerne County, with her husband, Gary, and their son, Carson. She is a member of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center Advisory Board and a trustee of the independent day school Wyoming Seminary.
District: 43rd Senatorial District, encompassing portions of Allegheny County, including parts of the City of Pittsburgh, East Hills communities, areas of the Mon Valley, and South Hills.
Committees: Appropriations (Ex-Officio); Rules & Executive Nominations (Minority Chair); Intergovernmental Operations.
Current Leadership Position: Minority Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Jay Costa has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 43rd Senatorial District since 1996. Born on November 17, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is the son of the late Allegheny County Treasurer Jay Costa Sr. Costa graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School and earned an Associate of Science degree from the Community College of Allegheny County in 1977. He continued his education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in 1979, and later earned a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law in 1989.
Before his election to the Senate, Costa served as a Deputy Sheriff in Allegheny County and was elected as the Register of Wills of Allegheny County, serving from January 6, 1992, to May 13, 1996. In the Pennsylvania Senate, he has held various leadership positions, including Minority Caucus Chairman from 2005 to 2008 and Minority Appropriations Committee Chair from 2009 to 2010. In 2011, he was elected as the Minority Leader, a position he continues to hold.
Throughout his legislative career, Costa has been a strong advocate for education, healthcare, and economic development. He has sponsored and supported legislation aimed at improving public education funding, expanding access to healthcare services, and promoting job creation and economic growth in Pennsylvania.
Costa resides in Forest Hills with his wife, Roxanne. They have three children: two sons and one daughter. He is actively involved in his community and serves on various boards, including the University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees and the Community College of Allegheny County Board, where he holds the position of Treasurer.
District: 2nd Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Committees: Intergovernmental Operations (Minority Chair); Labor & Industry; Law & Justice; Rules & Executive Nominations; Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.
Current Leadership Position: Democratic Whip of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Christine M. "Tina" Tartaglione has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 2nd Senatorial District since 1995. Born on September 21, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she is the daughter of Eugene M. and Margaret Tartaglione, a longtime political figure in Philadelphia. Tartaglione graduated from St. Basil Academy in 1978 and earned a degree from Peirce College in 1980.
Before her legislative career, Tartaglione served as an assistant to Philadelphia City Council member Joan L. Krajewski from 1986 to 1989. She then worked as a senior executive assistant to State Treasurer Catherine Baker Knoll from 1989 until 1992, when she became a business representative for the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 1776.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Tartaglione has been a leading advocate for working families, fair wages, and people with disabilities. She authored Pennsylvania’s landmark 2006 minimum wage increase and was instrumental in establishing the state Office for People with Disabilities. Tartaglione has also sponsored legislation protecting healthcare employees from mandatory overtime and creating the Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers.
In 2010, Tartaglione became the first woman to serve in Senate Democratic Leadership when she was elected Caucus Secretary. She now serves as the first woman to hold the position of Senate Democratic Whip. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on issues important to senior citizens, women and children, working families, and the LGBTQIA+ community, including legislation to grow family-sustaining jobs, protect the LGBTQIA+ community, expand mental health and intellectual disability programs, advocate for law enforcement and emergency personnel, increase education funding, improve access to affordable healthcare and long-term care, and expand quality childcare.
Tartaglione has been recognized for her dedicated service with numerous awards, including the John F. Kennedy Memorial Award by the Kennedy Foundation for her support of Mental Health/Mental Disability Programs, Legislator of the Year by Pennsylvania Industries for the Blind and Handicapped, and the Firefighters Friend Award by the Philadelphia Firefighters and Paramedics Union Local No. 22. In 2022, she received the Humanitarian Award from Self Help, a drug and alcohol treatment organization, for her service to the recovery community, Person of the Year by Hispanic Media Company LLC, and the Community Lifetime Service Award from the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs.
Tartaglione resides in Philadelphia and continues to serve her community through various boards and organizations, including the Board of Trustees of Temple University and Temple University Health System Episcopal Campus.
District: 7th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Philadelphia and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.
Committees: Appropriations (Democratic Chair); Education; Finance; Health & Human Services; Rules & Executive Nominations.
Current Leadership Position: Democratic Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Biography: Vincent J. Hughes has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 7th Senatorial District since 1994. Born on October 26, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is the son of James and Ann (née Adams) Hughes. Hughes attended Temple University and worked as a library administrator at the University of Pennsylvania. He was also an official of District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
Hughes began his political career in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 190th District from 1987 to 1994. During his tenure, he served as chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus from 1991 to 1994. In 1994, he was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate, succeeding Chaka Fattah. Throughout his Senate career, Hughes has held various leadership positions, including Deputy Minority Whip, Minority Caucus Secretary, and Minority Caucus Chair. In 2011, he was elected as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, a position he continues to hold.
As a key member of the Senate's Democratic leadership team, Hughes is a champion for major policy issues such as expanding healthcare for low-income workers, raising the minimum wage, defending the right to vote, fighting for increased funding for public education, and rebuilding the state's distressed communities. He has been a leading advocate for a constitutional and adequately funded K-12 education funding formula and has worked to negotiate significant increases in education funding to address the Commonwealth's unconstitutional education funding system. Hughes has also been a leader in the fight for free and affordable college.
Hughes resides in Philadelphia with his wife, actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, whom he married in 2005. He is a trustee of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and continues to be actively involved in his community.
District: 14th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Lehigh and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania.
Committees: Finance (Minority Chair); Appropriations; Community, Economic & Recreational Development; Urban Affairs & Housing.
Current Leadership Position: Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Policy Committee.
Biography: Nick Miller has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 14th Senatorial District since December 1, 2022. Born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he is a fifth-generation resident of the city. Miller graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 2013. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Penn State University in 2017 and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania in 2022.
Before his legislative career, Miller served on the Allentown School Board, where he was elected Vice President in 2021. During his tenure, he directed $34 million of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to upgrade some of the district’s oldest buildings, including installing air conditioning in 10 of the district’s schools by 2025. He also effectively navigated the school district through the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Miller climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise more than $20,000 for the Allentown School District Foundation to refurbish the weight rooms at Allen and Dieruff high schools.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Miller has been a strong advocate for education, economic development, and public safety. He has championed impactful initiatives, including historic investments in underfunded school districts through the Basic Education Funding Commission, co-sponsoring PA SITES to transform blighted commercial sites into vibrant manufacturing hubs, and expanding the Neighborhood Assistance Program to encourage business investment in communities. In November 2024, at the age of 29, Miller was elected chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Policy Committee, becoming the youngest member in history to hold a leadership position in the state Senate.
Miller resides in Allentown and continues to serve his community through various initiatives and public service efforts.
District: 12th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Committees: Aging & Youth (Minority Chair); Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure; Health & Human Services; Judiciary; Rules & Executive Nominations.
Current Leadership Position: Democratic Caucus Secretary of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Maria Collett has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 12th Senatorial District since January 1, 2019. Born on July 21, 1974, in Athens, Greece, she is the first Greek American woman to serve in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Collett earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Maryland, a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Drexel University.
Before her legislative career, Collett worked as a deputy attorney general in Camden County, New Jersey, representing children victimized by abuse and neglect. She then transitioned to nursing, working as a Level I trauma nurse, in pediatric home health, and in long-term care with aging adults. Most recently, she served as a nurse educator, assisting other nurses in administering Medicaid programs.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Collett has focused on issues such as PFAS contamination, nurse staffing ratios, the statute of limitations for sexual crimes, gender equity, and firearm regulation. She serves on several councils and task forces, including the Pennsylvania Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts and the Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Council. In the 2021-2022 legislative session, Collett was elected by her colleagues to the position of Democratic Caucus Secretary.
Collett resides in Lower Gwynedd Township with her husband, Len, and their son, August.
District: 10th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Committees: Judiciary (Democratic Chair); Appropriations; Banking & Insurance; Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.
Current Leadership Position: Democratic Caucus Secretary of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Biography: Steve Santarsiero has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 10th Senatorial District since 2019. Born on February 13, 1965, in Montclair, New Jersey, he graduated from Verona High School in 1983. Santarsiero earned a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University in 1987, a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1992, and a Master of Education from Holy Family University.
Before his legislative career, Santarsiero worked as an attorney and later transitioned into education, teaching social studies at Bensalem High School. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 31st District from 2009 to 2016. In 2017, he was appointed by Attorney General Josh Shapiro as the first Chief Deputy Attorney General for Environmental Protection in Pennsylvania, overseeing the prosecution of environmental crimes and leading efforts against federal rollbacks of environmental protections.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Santarsiero has been a leader on education, infrastructure investment, environmental protection, women's health issues, and gun violence prevention. He has been instrumental in securing funding for local projects, including $62,000 for the Heritage Conservancy and $190,000 for the expansion of Peace Valley Park. In November 2024, Santarsiero was elected as the Democratic Caucus Secretary, becoming the first resident of Bucks County to hold a leadership position in the Senate Democratic Caucus.
Santarsiero resides in Lower Makefield Township with his wife, Ronni, and their three children: Nancy, Billy, and Johnny. He is actively involved in his community and continues to advocate for the residents of his district.
District: 11th Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Committees: Agriculture & Rural Affairs (Minority Chair); Aging & Youth; Appropriations; Game & Fisheries; Health & Human Services.
Current Leadership Position: Caucus Administrator for the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus.
Biography: Judy Schwank has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 11th Senatorial District since 2011. Born in 1951, she earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education in Agricultural Education from Pennsylvania State University.
Before her legislative career, Schwank served as a Berks County Horticulture Agent for Penn State Cooperative Extension, where she established the Master Gardener Program. She became the first female Berks County Commissioner in 2000 and later served as the Dean of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley College. Schwank also held the position of President and CEO of 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit organization focused on land use, planning, and policy.
In the Pennsylvania Senate, Schwank has been a strong advocate for agriculture, education, and community development. She serves as the Minority Chair of the Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and is a member of several other committees, including Aging & Youth, Appropriations, Game & Fisheries, and Health & Human Services. In 2021, she was named Caucus Administrator for the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, a role she continues to hold.
Schwank resides in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Jim. They have three children. She remains actively involved in her community and continues to advocate for the residents of her district.
District: 191st Legislative District, encompassing parts of Philadelphia and Delaware Counties.
Committees: As Speaker of the House, Joanna McClinton does not serve on standing committees.
Current Leadership Position: Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Joanna E. McClinton, born on August 19, 1982, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 191st Legislative District since 2015. She made history on February 28, 2023, by becoming the first woman and second African American to be elected Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Raised in Southwest Philadelphia, McClinton's passion for public service was ignited during an internship with WDAS radio. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from La Salle University, followed by a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law. During her time at Villanova, she interned at both the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and the Defender Association of Philadelphia.
After law school, McClinton dedicated seven years as an assistant public defender, eventually becoming assistant chief of the East Zone. In 2013, she was appointed Chief Counsel to State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams.
Throughout her legislative career, McClinton has been a staunch advocate for education reform, job creation, and criminal justice reform. She has introduced legislation aimed at establishing universal pre-kindergarten and reforming Pennsylvania's expungement system. In January 2022, she introduced the K. Leroy Irvis Voting Rights Act to enhance voting accessibility.
McClinton's leadership roles include serving as Democratic Caucus Chair in 2018, House Democratic Leader in 2020, and Majority Leader in 2022. Her tenure as Speaker has been marked by bipartisan efforts, including the passage of legislation providing free breast cancer screenings and advancing gun control measures.
Beyond her legislative duties, McClinton is actively involved in her community. She has served on La Salle University's Alumni Association board of directors, acted as president of the university's African American Alumni Association, and volunteered as a youth minister for a decade. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including being named "Outstanding Lawyer of the Year" by the Philadelphia Barristers' Association in 2018.
District: 70th Legislative District, covering parts of Montgomery County.
Committees: Chair of the Rules Committee.
Current Leadership Position: Majority Leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Matthew D. Bradford, born on May 23, 1975, in Media, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 70th Legislative District since 2009. In February 2023, he was elected Majority Leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Raised in Chester County, Bradford is the youngest of three sons of Marguerite and David Bradford. His mother served in the United States Naval Reserve, and his parents later operated a small family business where he worked during his youth.
Bradford earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History and his Juris Doctor from Villanova University. During his undergraduate years, he was active in charitable organizations and volunteered as a youth basketball coach. In law school, he interned with the United Steelworkers Union's General Counsel's Office, the United States Attorney's Office, and a federal district court judge.
Professionally, Bradford began as an associate in the litigation department of Drinker Biddle. He later served as the municipal administrator and chief executive officer of Norristown Borough, working alongside Governor Ed Rendell's special advisor to Norristown. Additionally, he has been Of Counsel at a municipal law firm and served as solicitor for several Montgomery County communities and a school board.
In the Pennsylvania House, Bradford has been a vocal advocate for public education funding, economic development, and healthcare accessibility. He previously chaired the House State Government Committee and served eight years on the House Appropriations Committee, including a tenure as its chair from 2018 to 2023.
Bradford resides in Worcester Township with his wife, Renee, and their four children. He is an avid Philadelphia sports fan and remains actively involved in his community.
District: 132nd Legislative District, encompassing parts of Lehigh County, including Allentown and Parkland.
Committees: Rules Committee.
Current Leadership Position: Majority Caucus Chair of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Michael H. Schlossberg, born on May 15, 1983, in Livingston, New Jersey, has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 132nd Legislative District since 2013. He was elected Majority Caucus Chair for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.
Schlossberg graduated from Livingston High School in 2001. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from Muhlenberg College in 2005 and a Master of Arts in Political Science from Lehigh University in 2006.
Before his tenure in the House, Schlossberg worked for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, assisting small businesses with technology and social media. He also served on the Allentown City Council, becoming its youngest member ever in 2009.
Throughout his legislative career, Schlossberg has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness and services. In 2014, he publicly shared his personal experiences with depression and anxiety, sparking a broader conversation about mental health and stigma. He co-founded the House Mental Health Caucus in 2015 and has been instrumental in advancing legislation to improve mental health care access. Notably, he played a key role in securing $100 million in federal funding to enhance mental health services in Pennsylvania.
Schlossberg resides in Allentown with his wife, Brenna, a teacher in the Allentown School District, and their two children. The family is also accompanied by their rescue dogs, Lexi and Chrissy.
District: 186th Legislative District, encompassing parts of South and Southwest Philadelphia.
Committees: Chair of the Appropriations Committee; Member of the Rules Committee.
Current Leadership Position: Majority Appropriations Committee Chair of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Jordan A. Harris, born on May 12, 1984, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 186th Legislative District since 2013. In 2023, he was elected as the Majority Appropriations Committee Chair, becoming the first African American to hold this position.
A lifelong resident of South Philadelphia, Harris graduated from John Bartram Motivation High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Political Affairs from Millersville University and a Master of Education from Cabrini College. He is currently a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership at Neumann University.
Before his legislative career, Harris was deeply involved in youth development. He served as an educator in Philadelphia, worked within the Philadelphia Public School System, and was the Executive Director of Philadelphia's Youth Commission.
In the Pennsylvania House, Harris has emerged as a national leader in criminal justice reform. Alongside Republican co-sponsor Rep. Sheryl Delozier, he authored Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law, which was signed into law in 2018. This legislation automatically seals certain criminal records, and since its enactment, over 40 million records have been sealed in Pennsylvania. Harris continues to advocate for reforms to Pennsylvania's probation system to reduce technical violations and promote rehabilitation.
Harris has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named one of "Philadelphia's 100 Most Influential People" by Philadelphia Magazine in 2017 and one of "Philadelphia’s 150 Most Influential Philadelphians" in 2023. He serves as President of the Board of Directors at Lincoln Day Educational Center and is a member of the Council of Trustees at Millersville University. Additionally, he is involved with the Hardy Williams Education Fund, the Christian Street YMCA, and the Knight Foundation.
Harris is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Nu Sigma Chapter, and Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons Cephas Lodge #98.
District: 3rd Legislative District, encompassing parts of Erie County, including Millcreek and Fairview Townships.
Committees: Rules Committee.
Current Leadership Position: Democratic Policy Committee Chair of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Ryan A. Bizzarro, born on November 13, 1985, in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 3rd Legislative District since 2013. In 2021, he was elected as the Democratic Policy Committee Chair, a position he continues to hold.
A lifelong resident of Erie, Bizzarro is a survivor of childhood leukemia. He graduated from McDowell High School in 2004 and earned degrees in political science and criminal justice from Edinboro University in 2008. He also holds a master's degree in public administration from Gannon University.
Before his legislative career, Bizzarro worked as a victim/witness coordinator and advocate for the Erie County District Attorney's Office and the Crime Victim Center. He also served as a behavioral health specialist at McKinley Elementary School and worked in business development for the Erie County Convention Center Authority.
In the Pennsylvania House, Bizzarro has been a strong advocate for animal welfare, authoring Libre's Law, which strengthened penalties for animal abuse in Pennsylvania. He has also focused on issues such as healthcare access, veterans' services, and economic development.
In 2024, Bizzarro ran for Pennsylvania State Treasurer but lost in the Democratic primary to Erin McClelland. Despite the loss, he continues to serve his constituents in the 3rd District and remains active in legislative initiatives.
Bizzarro resides in Millcreek Township with his rescue dog, Boss. He is actively involved in his community and has been recognized with several awards, including being named one of Pennsylvania's most influential "Forty Under 40" by City & State in 2022.
District: 16th Legislative District, encompassing parts of Beaver County, including the city of Aliquippa, the townships of Center, Harmony, Hopewell, and Rochester, and the boroughs of Ambridge, Baden, Conway, East Rochester, Freedom, Monaca, Rochester, and South Heights.
Committees: Chair of the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee.
Current Leadership Position: Chairman of the House Majority Caucus.
Biography: Robert F. "Rob" Matzie, born on September 22, 1968, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 16th Legislative District since 2009. A lifelong resident of Ambridge, he graduated from Ambridge Area High School in 1986. Matzie earned an associate degree in High Technology Communications from the Community College of Beaver County in 1989 and a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communications from Point Park University in 1992.
Before his legislative career, Matzie worked as an on-air personality and program director at WMBA Radio in Ambridge. He also served as a state Senate staff member for 14 years, was elected mayor of Ambridge, and represented Beaver County on the Democratic State Committee.
In the Pennsylvania House, Matzie has been a proponent of economic development, environmental protection, and healthcare access. He played a significant role in bringing the Shell ethane cracker plant to Southwest Pennsylvania, a project expected to create thousands of jobs in the region. Matzie has also been recognized as a House Environmental Champion by various environmental organizations for his balanced approach to energy projects and environmental safeguards.
In November 2024, Matzie was elected chairman of the House Majority Caucus. He resides in Ambridge with his wife, Patty, and their daughter, Claire.
District: 141st Legislative District, encompassing parts of Bucks County, including Bristol Township, Hulmeville, and Penndel.
Committees: Rules Committee.
Current Leadership Position: Democratic Caucus Secretary of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Tina M. Davis, born on April 21, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 141st Legislative District since 2011. She was elected as the Democratic Caucus Secretary for the 2021-2022 legislative session and continues to hold this leadership position.
Davis graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1978 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from La Salle University in 1983. Before her legislative career, she served on the Bristol Township Council, where she focused on economic development and programs assisting families, seniors, and veterans. During her tenure, she implemented a township-funded program to aid homeowners facing foreclosure, the only such program in Bucks County at the time.
In the Pennsylvania House, Davis has been a leading advocate on issues including economic development, job creation, pay equity, property tax reform, and programs supporting families, seniors, and veterans. She has also been active in various caucuses, serving as co-chair of both the Irish-American and Italian-American Caucuses, and chair of the Women's Caucus.
Davis resides in Bristol Township with her husband, Jim. They own a small local trucking business and are the proud parents of three children: James, Taylor, and Cameron. An active community member, Davis has volunteered as a basketball coach, with the local Girl Scouts, and with the American Cancer Society.
District: 161st Legislative District, encompassing parts of Delaware County, including Aston Township, Brookhaven Borough, Chester Township, Middletown Township (part), Nether Providence Township, Ridley Township (part), Rose Valley Borough, and Upland Borough.
Committees: Rules Committee.
Current Leadership Position: House Democratic Caucus Administrator.
Biography: Leanne Krueger has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 161st Legislative District since 2015, making history as the first woman to represent the district. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and an MBA in Urban Economic Development from Eastern University.
Prior to her legislative career, Krueger was the first Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, where she worked with local businesses to promote growth and environmentally conscious practices. She also served as Senior Director of Strategy and Development at the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, supporting over 50,000 locally owned, independent businesses nationwide.
In the Pennsylvania House, Krueger has been a progressive advocate for women, schoolchildren, the environment, and working families. She convenes the Blue Green Working Group and co-founded the Climate Caucus. Krueger was the first woman to chair the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee, where she spent four and a half years working to flip control of the chamber.
Krueger resides in Wallingford with her son, Wendell.
District: 78th Legislative District, encompassing all of Bedford and Fulton counties.
Committees: Rules Committee.
Current Leadership Position: Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Jesse Willis Topper, born on September 19, 1981, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 78th Legislative District since 2014. In November 2024, he was elected as the Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
A lifelong resident of Bedford County, Topper was homeschooled and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Frostburg State University, graduating magna cum laude. Throughout his life, he has been very active in his community, participating in 4-H and the Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He also coaches football at Bedford High School, where he was a three-sport athlete.
Before his legislative career, Topper served on the Bedford Borough Council for two years and was involved with the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce. He also enjoys playing piano and organ at local churches and serving as a PIAA official in basketball and baseball.
In the Pennsylvania House, Topper has been a strong advocate for education reform, serving as the Republican chairman of the House Education Committee during the 2023-24 session. He has also focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, Second Amendment rights, and pro-life policies.
Topper resides in Bedford and has two sons.
District: 48th Legislative District, encompassing parts of Washington County, including the city of Washington; the townships of Amwell, Carroll (Districts 03, 04, and 05), East Finley, Fallowfield, Morris, North Franklin, North Strabane (Districts 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05), Nottingham, Somerset, South Franklin, South Strabane, and West Finley; and the boroughs of Donora, East Washington, and Green Hills.
Committees: Rules Committee; Committee on Committees.
Current Leadership Position: Republican Whip of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Timothy J. O'Neal, born on November 28, 1980, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 48th Legislative District since June 5, 2018. He was elected as the Republican Whip for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.
A lifelong resident of southwestern Pennsylvania, O'Neal graduated from Jeannette High School in 1998. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2003, an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Mining Technology from Pennsylvania State University in 2009, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013.
O'Neal served in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Afghanistan, and rose to the rank of captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" for valor during his combat service. After returning from active duty, he worked in the energy industry and served as a human resources director for a construction company.
In the Pennsylvania House, O'Neal has focused on creating and protecting jobs, improving infrastructure, ensuring energy diversity and independence, and reforming state government. He resides in South Strabane Township with his wife, Julia, and their three children, Lucy, Daniel, and Simon.
District: 62nd Legislative District, encompassing parts of Indiana County, including the townships of Armstrong, Blacklick, Brush Valley, Buffington, Burrell, Center, Cherryhill, Conemaugh, East Wheatfield, Pine, Washington, West Wheatfield, White, and Young, as well as the boroughs of Armagh, Blairsville, Clymer, Creekside, Homer City, Indiana, Saltsburg, and Shelocta.
Committees: Appropriations Committee (Republican Chair of the Subcommittee on Health and Human Services), Human Services Committee (Republican Chair of the Subcommittee on Mental Health), Transportation Committee (Republican Chair of the Subcommittee on Public Transportation).
Current Leadership Position: Republican Appropriations Committee Chair of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: James B. "Jim" Struzzi II, born on September 23, 1967, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 62nd Legislative District since 2019. In November 2024, he was elected as the Republican Appropriations Committee Chair for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.
Raised in western Pennsylvania, Struzzi graduated from Penn-Trafford High School in 1985. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing and Communications from the University of Pittsburgh in 1996 and completed coursework for a Master's in Public Administration at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Before his legislative career, Struzzi worked as a journalist and served as the community relations coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in District 10. He later became the assistant press secretary for PennDOT's District 11, covering the Pittsburgh region. In 2013, he was appointed president of the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce, where he focused on economic development and supporting local businesses.
In the Pennsylvania House, Struzzi has been an advocate for infrastructure improvement, economic development, and addressing the opioid crisis. His personal experience with the loss of his brother, Michael, to an overdose has driven his commitment to combating addiction and supporting mental health initiatives. He has also authored children's books, including "The Christmas Secret" and "Jacob's Haunting," which teach lessons on family, morality, and courage.
Struzzi resides in White Township, Indiana County, with his wife, Christina, and their four children: Aviana, Talan, Zarek, and Vaughn.
District: 85th Legislative District, encompassing parts of Snyder, Juniata, Mifflin, and Union counties.
Committees: Health; Insurance; Judiciary (Subcommittee on Courts); Labor & Industry (Subcommittee on Workers' Compensation and Worker Protection).
Current Leadership Position: Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee.
Biography: David H. Rowe has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 85th Legislative District since September 2019. In November 2024, he was elected as the Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.
Raised in East Buffalo Township, Union County, Rowe was homeschooled and graduated in 2009. After graduation, he spent two years as a Christian missionary and educator in Southeast Asia. During this time, he attended National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan, participating in its Mandarin Chinese Immersion Study program.
Upon returning to the United States in 2010, Rowe founded LBG Fitness Inc., a CrossFit gym, where he served as owner and operator for over a decade. His involvement in the local community includes serving as vice-chairman of the East Buffalo Township Board of Supervisors, secretary of the Union County Republican Committee, a member of the Capital Campaign Council of Evangelical Community Hospital, director of the Central Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services board, and commissioner of the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department.
In the Pennsylvania House, Rowe has been a strong advocate for fiscal conservatism, small business support, and pro-life policies. He has also been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Expectations Women's Center, a pro-life pregnancy care center in Union County, and the Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority.
Rowe resides in East Buffalo Township, Union County, and attends New Hope Lutheran Brethren Church, where he is a leader of its music ministry.
District: 170th Legislative District, encompassing parts of Philadelphia County, including the neighborhoods of Bustleton, Millbrook, Parkwood, and Somerton.
Committees: Rules Committee.
Current Leadership Position: Republican Caucus Secretary of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Martina A. White, born on July 7, 1988, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been serving as the representative for the 170th Legislative District since 2015. She is the first new Republican elected in Philadelphia in 25 years and is currently the only elected Republican representing a significant portion of the city above the city-county level.
A lifelong resident of Northeast Philadelphia, White graduated from Villa Joseph Marie High School in 2006. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Elizabethtown College in 2010, where she also played field hockey. Before her legislative career, White worked as a financial advisor, guiding families and small business owners in achieving their financial goals.
In the Pennsylvania House, White has been an advocate for increased funding for schools and the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, public safety initiatives, including concurrent jurisdiction for illegal firearm crimes, and services for seniors. She has served as the Secretary of the House Republican Caucus and is a member of the Rules Committee. Additionally, White serves on the SEPTA Board, has chaired the House Republican Transportation Infrastructure Committee, and is the chair of the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Task Force.
White resides in the Parkwood area of Northeast Philadelphia.
District: 68th Legislative District, encompassing parts of Tioga and Bradford counties.
Committees: Agriculture & Rural Affairs; Appropriations (Republican Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Impact and Infrastructure); Ethics; Judiciary.
Current Leadership Position: Republican Deputy Whip of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Clint Owlett has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 68th Legislative District since June 5, 2018. Born and raised in Tioga County, he grew up on a dairy farm in Middlebury Center, instilling in him a strong work ethic and deep appreciation for agricultural communities.
Owlett graduated from New Covenant Academy High School in 2001 and completed the True North Internship at Three Springs Ministries, focusing on experiential education, wilderness exploration, camp ministry, and servant leadership. He began his career at Three Springs Ministries, advancing to the position of general manager. In 2012, he founded his own construction and decorative concrete business, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to local economic development.
In the Pennsylvania House, Owlett has been a vocal advocate for agriculture, rural affairs, and education. He has sponsored legislation to support small farms, promote dairy products, and enhance educational opportunities for children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he introduced legislation to allow religious institutions to gather in person and voted to lift the governor's emergency order. Owlett has also worked on amending drug laws, including introducing a bill to permanently place carfentanil on the list of Schedule II controlled substances.
Owlett resides in Morris with his wife, Lauren, and their four children: Colton, Anna, Calvin, and Chase. His deep-rooted connection to the community and commitment to serving the people of the Northern Tier continue to guide his work in the legislature.
District: 88th Legislative District, encompassing parts of Cumberland County, including Lower Allen Township (part), Hampden Township, and the boroughs of Mechanicsburg, New Cumberland, and Shiremanstown.
Committees: Rules Committee.
Current Leadership Position: Republican Caucus Administrator of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography: Sheryl M. Delozier has been serving as the representative for Pennsylvania's 88th Legislative District since 2009. In November 2024, she was re-elected as the Republican Caucus Administrator for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.
Delozier graduated from West Chester East High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in domestic government from the University of Delaware. She furthered her education at the Open University of the Netherlands, studying international business in European markets, and obtained a Master of Business Administration in Management from Pennsylvania State University.
Prior to her legislative career, Delozier worked in various facets of state government. She served in the Auditor General's office, was part of Governor Tom Ridge's transition team, and continued as senior staff during the Ridge and Schweiker administrations. Her roles included directing cost-cutting measures and streamlining state agencies. She concluded her tenure in the administration as director of Governor Mark Schweiker's Office of Public Liaison, overseeing more than 700 boards and commissions. Additionally, Delozier served as an adviser to a commissioner at the Public Utility Commission, focusing on water, transportation, and consumer issues.
In the Pennsylvania House, Delozier has been a strong advocate for criminal justice reform, domestic violence awareness, and legislation supporting Pennsylvania businesses and job creation. She has been recognized for her work, receiving the "Government Leader of the Year" award from the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC and the Allegheny College "Prize for Civility in Public Life in Pennsylvania."
An active member of her community, Delozier has volunteered for over 30 years in various capacities, including assisting rape and domestic violence victims as an escort, hotline volunteer, and board member. She also teaches Junior Achievement to second graders at St. Stephen's Cathedral School.
Delozier resides in Lower Allen Township with her husband, Christopher, and their two children.