Jim Atkinson is a career airline pilot and a devoted family man living in Lancaster, where he and his wife Elena are raising their three young boys. A lifelong Democrat, Jim is running for Congress in Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District to put power back in the hands of the people and ensure a brighter future for the next generation. He is committed to defending democracy, pushing for healthcare reform, and addressing urgent challenges like climate change with a focus on solutions that benefit all Pennsylvanians.
In Washington, the majority party in Congress dictates the bills and spending that help or hurt Pennsylvania. Under the current Republican majority, we’ve seen repeated attempts to undermine vital programs like Social Security and Medicare, along with threats of government shutdowns that put critical services at risk. Instead of focusing on the needs of working families, Republicans have prioritized tax cuts for the wealthy and blocked essential economic relief measures.
When Democrats held the majority, they delivered significant progress for Pennsylvanians, including passing a vital pandemic relief package, a historic bipartisan infrastructure bill, the first gun safety legislation in decades, and the Inflation Reduction Act to lower costs, create jobs, and grow the economy. In contrast, the current Republican majority is doubling down on policies that worsen income inequality, fail to address rising costs, attack reproductive rights, and block comprehensive solutions on immigration.
To continue moving Pennsylvania forward, we need a Democratic majority in Congress that prioritizes lowering costs, protecting rights, and building an economy that works for everyone.
Jim Atkinson is a career airline pilot and a devoted family man living in Lancaster, where he and his wife Elena are raising their three young boys. A lifelong Democrat, Jim is running for Congress in Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District to put power back in the hands of the people and ensure a brighter future for the next generation. He is committed to defending democracy, pushing for healthcare reform, and addressing urgent challenges like climate change with a focus on solutions that benefit all Pennsylvanians.
In Washington, the majority party in Congress dictates the bills and spending that help or hurt Pennsylvania. Under the current Republican majority, we’ve seen repeated attempts to undermine vital programs like Social Security and Medicare, along with threats of government shutdowns that put critical services at risk. Instead of focusing on the needs of working families, Republicans have prioritized tax cuts for the wealthy and blocked essential economic relief measures.
When Democrats held the majority, they delivered significant progress for Pennsylvanians, including passing a vital pandemic relief package, a historic bipartisan infrastructure bill, the first gun safety legislation in decades, and the Inflation Reduction Act to lower costs, create jobs, and grow the economy. In contrast, the current Republican majority is doubling down on policies that worsen income inequality, fail to address rising costs, attack reproductive rights, and block comprehensive solutions on immigration.
To continue moving Pennsylvania forward, we need a Democratic majority in Congress that prioritizes lowering costs, protecting rights, and building an economy that works for everyone.