Up until the final days, PoliticsPA is keeping an eye on the House races in Northeast Philadelphia and Delaware County.
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
172nd House of Representatives legislative district
Kevin Boyle (no) vs. Sean Dougherty (no)
Aizaz Gill (right) vs. Patrick Gushue (right)
Boyle, who is facing an arrest warrant for violating his ex-wife’s restraining order, holds the position but faces a major primary challenge of keeping his Harrisburg seat away from Dougherty.
Kevin Boyle
- Party. Democrat
- Residence. Northeast Philadelphia
- Experience. State Representative. Majority Chairman of the House of Representatives Insurance Committee.
- Top priorities. Leading sponsor of legislation to expand the state’s hate crimes law. Laws have been introduced limiting the size of firearm magazines that can be carried or sold.
- Last elections (2022). He defeated Al Taubenberger (57-43%) in the general election
- Education. B.A., La Salle University; M.Ed., Harvard University.
- Cufflinks: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign financial report (from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024)
Sean Dougherty
- Party. Democrat
- Residence. Chasing the fox
- Experience. Public defender
- Top priorities. Access to abortion. School financing. Tasks of the Union.
- Confirmations. Questioner from Philadelphia
- Education. B.A., Chestnut Hill College; J.D. from Temple University
- Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign finance report (from 1/01/2024 to 4/08/2024)
- Raised: $167,605 | Spent: $12,372.62 | Cash on hand: $45,232.38
Aiza Gill
- Party. Republican
- Residence. Northeast Philadelphia
- Experience. Community Outreach Coordinator, Philadelphia City Commissioners. Pennsylvania Policy Director for Business in America
- Top priorities. Improve public safety, ensure economic security and opportunity for all, and ensure our education system prepares our children for success.
- Confirmations. U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick.
- Quotable. “People are ready for change. The No. 1 concern is public safety.”
- Education. B.A., Chestnut Hill College
- Cufflinks: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign finance report (from 1/01/2024 to 31/03/2024)
- Raised: $11,618.96 | Spent: $31,845.21 | Cash on hand: $30,327.47
- Debts and liabilities: $17,200
Patrick Gushue
- Party. Republican
- Residence. Northeast Philadelphia
- Experience. Veteran United States Army Ranger
- Top priorities. Cost of living, crime and education
- Quotable. “I am running for state representative because I want to restore active, present and effective representation in the district. The current representative in this district has been distant for too long, even absent altogether.
- Education. BS, Gwynedd Mercy University.
- Cufflinks: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign finance report (from 1/01/2024 to 31/03/2024)
- Raised: $21,619.71 | Spent: $15,969.47 | Cash on hand: $5,650.24
District Composition: That portion of PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, consisting of the CITY OF Philadelphia (PART, wards 56 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 33, 34, 36, 37 and 40]58 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28, 36, 42 and 44] and 63).
Delaware County
159th House of Representatives legislative district
Carol Kazeem (Germany) vs. Darren Laws Senior (Germany)
Kazeem, the incumbent, faces a primary challenge from Laws. The winner would be the presumptive winner because there is currently no Republican candidate in the district unless the loser decides to file a write-in candidacy and returns.
Karol Kazim
- Party. Democrat
- Residence. Chester
- Experience. State Representative
- House assignments. Children and youth; Education; Environmental resources and energy; Game and fishing; Local government.
- Top priorities. Her top concerns include veterans, education, affordable housing, rising homeownership, gun violence, economic development and job creation, support for youth, particularly recreational programs, and eliminating barriers for District residents to access secondary and secondary education. development in it.
- Last elections (2022). Defeated Ruth Moton (66-34%) in the general election
- Confirmations.
- Quotable. “Personally, I think it’s not enough time in the year,” she said. “I just want to get another chance to be able to do these things. I’m asking people to give me this opportunity… I want the district to continue to grow.”
- Cufflinks: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign financial report (from 1/01/2024 to 4/08/2024)
- Raised: $49,584.64 | Spent: $21,408.22 | Cash on hand: $28,176.42
Darren Laws
- Party. Democrat
- Residence. Chester
- Experience. Social activist
- Top priorities. Mental health problems that have a significant impact on society as a whole, affecting individuals, families and communities
- Quotable. “Over the years, I have worked tirelessly to advocate for adults, youth, families, seniors, veterans and the interests of our constituents, and to address pressing issues facing our communities in the 159th District.”
- Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Vote411 Voter Guide
- Campaign financial report (from 1/01/2024 to 31/03/2024)
District Composition: That portion of PHILADELPHIA County that includes the CITY of Philadelphia (PART, Districts 08 [PART, Divisions 25, 26, 30 and 32]14, 15 [PART, Divisions 03, 07 and 10]18 [PART, Divisions 09, 14, 15 and 16]20, 37 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17 and 18] and 47).
