Carol Kazeem
Candidate for State Representative, 159th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Chester
- Campaign website
- pahouse.com
State representative for the 159th District. A Chester native, she is a trauma outreach specialist, veteran health care worker and gun violence interventionist.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives (palegis.us)
Documented positions
Public safety
Co-authored H.B. 434 to create an Ebony Alert system for missing Black and Brown youth.In office
ReportEvery missing child matters: New Ebony Alert System legislation seeks equal urgency for missing black and brown youthPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carol Kazeem · Jun 3, 2026 · pahouse.com
“would establish an Ebony Alert System in Pennsylvania dedicated to finding missing Black and Brown youth, including young women and girls”
Education
Praises the 2026-27 state budget's education increases, saying it will give all students educational opportunities.In office
ReportKazeem praises bipartisan budget's historic investments in education and support for working families in 2026-27 state budgetPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carol Kazeem · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“This budget will ensure that all Pennsylvania's students have access to educational opportunities that will lay the foundation for life-long success.”
Sponsored House-passed H.B. 1045 requiring seizure recognition and first-aid training for school nurses and staff.In office
ReportSeizure-smart schools save student lives: Pa. House passes legislation requiring mandatory epilepsy training for school nurses, staffPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carol Kazeem · Jun 2, 2026 · pahouse.com
“require school nurses and staff to complete training approved by the state Department of Health to help them recognize the signs and symptoms”
Housing
Calls housing a human right and making it more affordable one of the smartest investments the state can make.In office
ReportAddressing ongoing housing crisis will improve economic development, testifiers sayPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carol Kazeem · Mar 30, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Housing is undoubtedly a human right. Making housing more affordable and attainable for everyone is one of the smartest investments we can make”
Economy & jobs
Calls on the Public Utility Commission to reject PECO's proposed electric and gas rate increase.In office
ReportDelaware County Legislative Delegation responds to PECO's proposed rate hikesPublic statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Apr 1, 2026 · pahouse.com
“I call on the PUC to reject PECO's bid for an exorbitant rate increase.”
Health & human services
Proposes grants and a tax credit to expand birth centers in maternity care deserts and areas with hospital closures.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Birthing Equity ActGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 23, 2026 · palegis.us
“My legislation will establish a grant program to assist birth centers with certain costs related to facility operations, as well as a tax credit”
Courts & justice
Proposes limiting contact between federal immigration authorities and state and county prisons.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Protecting Individuals from Unlawful DetentionsGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 13, 2026 · palegis.us
“I will be introducing legislation that limits contact between federal immigration authorities and state and county prisons.”
All sources (20)
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by precinct), Berks County - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Berks County Board of Elections / Election Services · berkspa.gov
- Sample Ballots and Candidate List: November 3, 2026 General Election precinct sample ballots, Delaware County
Election filing · Delaware County Bureau of Elections · delcopa.gov
- Delaware County Unofficial Candidate List, General Election 2026 (UMOVA notice, rev. 08/18/2026)
Election filing · Delaware County Bureau of Elections · Aug 18, 2026 · delcopa.gov
- 2026 General Election Unofficial Candidate List, Montgomery County
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services / Board of Elections · Aug 27, 2026 · assets.montgomerycountypa.gov
- Unofficial Sample Ballots for 2026 General Election (by voting district), Montgomery County - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services / Board of Elections · webapp07.montcopa.org
- 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 5-8-185
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 5-8-186
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 5-8-191
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 5-xx-184
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 5-xx-185
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Rep. Carol Kazeem | Biography
Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com
- Kazeem praises bipartisan budget's historic investments in education and support for working families in 2026-27 state budget
Public statement · Office of Rep. Carol Kazeem · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Seizure-smart schools save student lives: Pa. House passes legislation requiring mandatory epilepsy training for school nurses, staff
Public statement · Office of Rep. Carol Kazeem · Jun 2, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Every missing child matters: New Ebony Alert System legislation seeks equal urgency for missing black and brown youth
Public statement · Office of Rep. Carol Kazeem · Jun 3, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Addressing ongoing housing crisis will improve economic development, testifiers say
Public statement · Office of Rep. Carol Kazeem · Mar 30, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Birthing Equity Act
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 23, 2026 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Protecting Individuals from Unlawful Detentions
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 13, 2026 · palegis.us
- Delaware County Legislative Delegation responds to PECO's proposed rate hikes
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Apr 1, 2026 · pahouse.com
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