Arvind Venkat’s life has been focused on family, service, and community. As an ER doctor, he believes he has a responsibility not just to individual ER patients but to work to address the health issues facing his entire community. Arvind helped develop innovative community health programs including providing flu vaccinations at the ER, connecting those with opioid use disorders with treatment, and educating clinicians about caring for those on the autism spectrum, and, he is the leader of a Pennsylvania state-wide emergency physicians organization advocating for more affordable and accessible health care, resources to address the opioid crisis, and better mental health services. As a representative in Harrisburg, Arvind will use his experiences serving his community to advocate for everyone in the 30th District.

In the state legislature, the majority party has absolute control over the legislative and budget process, including what bills are given a vote and what spending priorities are made. For the last generation, nearly a quarter century, the Republican party has had near complete control of the General Assembly.

In that time, the legislature failed to respond to the most pressing needs of our Commonwealth. They have become even more extreme and push divisive bills rather than working across the aisle to get things done for Pennsylvania. The GOP majority refused to vote on bills to end price gouging and lower costs for everyday Pennsylvanians. They are trying to ban abortion and limit our right to vote in free and fair elections. They failed to address decades of crippling property taxes or fully fund our public schools.

A new majority controlled by the Democratic Party would be a breath of fresh air. That majority would prioritize a living wage for every Pennsylvanian, pass paid leave for all workers, provide funding for our schools and communities, and protect our rights and freedoms.

We recommend Arvind Venkat as the choice in the best interest of Pennsylvania. Close Window