2024 Pennsylvania General Election

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Joanna is a lifelong resident of southwest Philadelphia. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from La Salle University and her law degree from Villanova University.  

Joanna previously worked as an assistant public defender and was later named assistant chief of the East Zone. She also served as chief counsel to state senator Anthony Hardy Williams.

Joanna Elizabeth McClinton is a state representative in State Assembly District 191. She was first elected in 2015 and is serving her 4th term.

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Supports paid family leave, believing it is essential for rebuilding the economy and expanding job opportunities.

Economy

As of September 30, 2024, Joanna Elizabeth McClinton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports universal pre-kindergarten and after-school programs.

- Supports universal pre-kindergarten and after-school programs.

Education

Energy & the Environment

McClinton wants gun violence declared a public health crisis

Wants legislation that would keep guns out of the “wrong hands,” and provide adequate funding for prevention programs and the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

- Wants legislation that would keep guns out of the “wrong hands,” and provide adequate funding for prevention programs and the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

Public Safety

Supports protecting voting rights and access to the ballot, and as a state representative, introduced the K. Leroy Irvis Voting Rights Act to expand voting rights.

As state representative, introduced the K. Leroy Irvis Voting Rights Act, which aims to strengthen voting rights and ensure equal access to the ballot for all citizens.

- As state representative, introduced the K. Leroy Irvis Voting Rights Act, which aims to strengthen voting rights and ensure equal access to the ballot for all citizens.

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Joanna Elizabeth McClinton

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws, including introducing tax bills. 
- State representatives and their staff respond to constituent concerns and questions through emails, phone calls, and website announcements. 
- State representatives oversee the executive branch and can vote to overrule a veto by the Governor.  
- They are elected to two-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Pennsylvania State Representative, District 191

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