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Jessica Benham is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania State House in the 36th legislative district. Prior to taking office, Benham co-founded the Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy (PCAA), the only LGBTQ+ autistic-led advocacy organization in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. If elected, Benham would be Pennsylvania’s first openly LGBTQ+ female legislator.
Benham’s platform prioritizes the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians. She supports increased funding for justice reform and increased funding in education for people with disabilities. She also supports raising the wage and lowering taxes.
She is facing Republican opponent A.J. Doyle in the general election. The seat has been left open by the retirement of Democratic Rep. Harry Readshaw. Doyle’s website offers no specific policy solutions, but he is generally in favor of strengthening workers’ unions and against gun control. In the middle of a pandemic, A.J. Doyle supported Republicans in their near unanimous vote against providing protective gear, testing, hazard pay, family leave, and preserving disaster declarations put in place to protect Pennsylvanians. On social media, Doyle cheers individuals who refuse wear a masks during the pandemic, even though health experts have repeatedly called for their universal use to prevent needless sickness and death.Jessica Benham is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Jessica Benham
Jessica Benham is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania State House in the 36th legislative district.
Jessica Benham is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania State House in the 36th legislative district. Prior to taking office, Benham co-founded the Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy (PCAA), the only LGBTQ+ autistic-led advocacy organization in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. If elected, Benham would be Pennsylvania’s first openly LGBTQ+ female legislator.
Benham’s platform prioritizes the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians. She supports increased funding for justice reform and increased funding in education for people with disabilities. She also supports raising the wage and lowering taxes.
She is facing Republican opponent A.J. Doyle in the general election. The seat has been left open by the retirement of Democratic Rep. Harry Readshaw. Doyle’s website offers no specific policy solutions, but he is generally in favor of strengthening workers’ unions and against gun control. In the middle of a pandemic, A.J. Doyle supported Republicans in their near unanimous vote against providing protective gear, testing, hazard pay, family leave, and preserving disaster declarations put in place to protect Pennsylvanians. On social media, Doyle cheers individuals who refuse wear a masks during the pandemic, even though health experts have repeatedly called for their universal use to prevent needless sickness and death.Jessica Benham is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Jessica Benham
Jessica Benham is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania State House in the 36th legislative district.
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