Ben Waxman
Candidate for State Representative, 182nd District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Philadelphia (Center City)
State representative for the 182nd District (Center City and parts of South Philadelphia) since 2022. He previously worked as a journalist, advocate and organizer.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored H.B. 2305, passed by the House, giving new charities a conditional two-year sales tax exemption.In office
ReportWaxman bill to provide temporary tax relief for new charities passes HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“The bill supports new charities by letting the Revenue Department issue a conditional two-year exemption from Sales and Use Tax.”
Education
Co-introduced a Holocaust and Anti-Hate Education grant program for museums, libraries, schools and groups.In office
ReportReps. Khan, Waxman and Daley Introduce Holocaust and Anti-Hate Education Grant ProgramPublic statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 16, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Education is one of our strongest tools for combating antisemitism and ensuring that future generations understand the consequences of hatred, bigotry and indifference.”
Housing
Sponsored H.B. 2103, passed by the House 101-100, to stop groups using private-club status to run whites-only housing.In office
ReportLegislation to prevent white nationalist housing communities in Pa., including Fairness Act protections, passes Pa. House and heads to SenatePublic statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Apr 28, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Waxman's bill would prevent any organization from discriminating against protected groups under the guise of being a private club or member-only organization”
Economy & jobs
Co-sponsored H.B. 2558, passed by the House, to ban noncompete agreements for broadcast journalists and staff.In office
ReportLegislation to prevent noncompete agreements for broadcast workers passes PA HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jul 1, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Noncompete agreements trap media workers, suppress wages and make it harder for local newsrooms to retain experienced reporters.”
Co-sponsored H.B. 2512, passed by the House, to bar ride-hailing companies from pricing rides on personal data.In office
ReportLegislation to ban surveillance prices by ride-hailing companies passes HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 29, 2026 · pahouse.com
“This legislation will protect consumers from unfair pricing practices by rideshare companies.”
Health & human services
Sponsored H.B. 632 to end enhanced criminal penalties based on HIV status; the matching S.B. 45 passed in July.In office
ReportWaxman, Kenyatta celebrate passage of bill modernizing Pennsylvania HIV lawPublic statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“We cannot criminalize anyone for their health status; it's simply inhumane.”
Waxman HIV decriminalization bill voted out of Judiciary CommitteePublic statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Mar 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“It is long past time to overturn this prejudicial law, and my piece of legislation aims to do just that.”
Government & transparency
Co-wrote H.B. 2728 to bar corporations from spending unlimited money on political ads in Pennsylvania.In office
ReportLawmakers call for end to corporate money in politicsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Aug 5, 2026 · pahouse.com
“The legislation Webster, Khan and Friel co-wrote with Rep. Ben Waxman seeks to mitigate the influence that unlimited dark money has had on elections”
Sponsored a bill barring public officials from creating or promoting cryptocurrency they have a financial stake in.In office
ReportCryptocurrency Corruption prevention bill moves through State Government CommitteePublic statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“our anti-corruption laws need to be strengthened to ensure no public official takes advantage of their position of power for personal gain”
All sources (17)
- Candidates for Office — November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia
Election filing · Philadelphia City Commissioners · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia split 3-xx-182 (State House District 182)
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Candidates for Office (with sample ballots by split) — November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia
Election filing · Philadelphia City Commissioners · vote.phila.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, Philadelphia County, 2026 General and Special Election
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · Aug 14, 2026 · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 2-xx-182
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 3-xx-182
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Rep. Ben Waxman | Biography
Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com
- Pennsylvania State Representative District 182 — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Lawmakers call for end to corporate money in politics
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Aug 5, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Waxman, Kenyatta celebrate passage of bill modernizing Pennsylvania HIV law
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Waxman HIV decriminalization bill voted out of Judiciary Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Mar 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Legislation to prevent noncompete agreements for broadcast workers passes PA House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jul 1, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Legislation to ban surveillance prices by ride-hailing companies passes House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 29, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Legislation to prevent white nationalist housing communities in Pa., including Fairness Act protections, passes Pa. House and heads to Senate
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Apr 28, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Cryptocurrency Corruption prevention bill moves through State Government Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Waxman bill to provide temporary tax relief for new charities passes House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Reps. Khan, Waxman and Daley Introduce Holocaust and Anti-Hate Education Grant Program
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 16, 2026 · pahouse.com
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