Anna Payne is a dedicated advocate and community leader running for Pennsylvania’s 142nd District. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth and later battling stage 4 colon cancer, Anna has spent her life overcoming personal challenges and fighting for others. Elected to the Middletown Township Board of Supervisors in 2019, she is committed to ensuring affordable healthcare access, lowering the cost of living for working families, protecting reproductive rights, and defending the right to collectively bargain. Anna will stand up for the fundamental freedoms of all Pennsylvanians.
In the state legislature, the majority party has absolute control over the legislative and budget process, including which bills are voted on and which spending priorities are made. Before Democrats took over the majority in the PA House, Republicans held near-complete control of the General Assembly for close to 25 years, pushing extreme agendas while failing to address the pressing needs of everyday Pennsylvanians.
With the Democratic majority in the House, we're finally seeing real progress. They’ve passed critical bills that protect abortion rights, blocking Republicans’ attempts to ban abortion in Pennsylvania. House Democrats have passed legislation to support working families, including raising the minimum wage and expanding paid leave for all workers. They passed common-sense gun safety bills to help keep our communities safe and bills to improve our elections, making voting easier and more accessible for everyone.
Keeping and growing the Democratic majority in the House is crucial for continuing this progress. A stronger Democratic majority will mean more opportunities to pass legislation that truly reflects the needs and values of Pennsylvania families—ensuring a brighter future for all of us.
Anna Payne is a dedicated advocate and community leader running for Pennsylvania’s 142nd District. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth and later battling stage 4 colon cancer, Anna has spent her life overcoming personal challenges and fighting for others. Elected to the Middletown Township Board of Supervisors in 2019, she is committed to ensuring affordable healthcare access, lowering the cost of living for working families, protecting reproductive rights, and defending the right to collectively bargain. Anna will stand up for the fundamental freedoms of all Pennsylvanians.
In the state legislature, the majority party has absolute control over the legislative and budget process, including which bills are voted on and which spending priorities are made. Before Democrats took over the majority in the PA House, Republicans held near-complete control of the General Assembly for close to 25 years, pushing extreme agendas while failing to address the pressing needs of everyday Pennsylvanians.
With the Democratic majority in the House, we're finally seeing real progress. They’ve passed critical bills that protect abortion rights, blocking Republicans’ attempts to ban abortion in Pennsylvania. House Democrats have passed legislation to support working families, including raising the minimum wage and expanding paid leave for all workers. They passed common-sense gun safety bills to help keep our communities safe and bills to improve our elections, making voting easier and more accessible for everyone.
Keeping and growing the Democratic majority in the House is crucial for continuing this progress. A stronger Democratic majority will mean more opportunities to pass legislation that truly reflects the needs and values of Pennsylvania families—ensuring a brighter future for all of us.