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State Representative, 55th District
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Davon MagwoodCampaign photo — Magwood for PA

Davon Magwood

Candidate for State Representative, 55th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Restaurant manager
Lives in
New Kensington
Campaign website
magwoodforpa.com

A manager at a Primanti Bros. restaurant and former chef, he was a judge of elections from 2018 to 2023 and chairs Region 1 of the Westmoreland County Democratic Committee. He was the Democratic nominee for this seat in 2024.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Magwood for PA

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Education

  • Calls for well-funded schools so every child gets a quality education regardless of zip code.

    Issues | Magwood for PA

    Campaign website · Magwood for PA 2026 · Rebuilding Communities, Strengthening Schools, and Ending Food Deserts · magwoodforpa.com

    “he advocates for policies that ensure every child has access to a quality education, regardless of their zip code”
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Housing

  • Supports policies that hold landlords accountable for exploitation and substandard rentals.

    Issues | Magwood for PA

    Campaign website · Magwood for PA 2026 · Fair Housing · magwoodforpa.com

    “Davon is committed to ensuring that renters are protected from exploitation and substandard living conditions by supporting policies that hold landlords accountable”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports raising the minimum wage and says he would co-sponsor a bill to do so.

    Issues | Magwood for PA

    Campaign website · Magwood for PA 2026 · Raising the Minimum Wage · magwoodforpa.com

    “Davon Magwood strongly supports raising the minimum wage.”
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    “Raising the minimum wage, too, is a crucial bill he would co-sponsor, he said.”
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  • Supports lowering Pennsylvania's Corporate Net Income tax rate to attract businesses.

    Issues | Magwood for PA

    Campaign website · Magwood for PA 2026 · Economic Growth Through Tax Reform and Infrastructure Investment · magwoodforpa.com

    “supports bipartisan efforts to make Pennsylvania a more attractive place for businesses by lowering the state's Corporate Net Income (CNI) tax rate”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports holding corporate polluters accountable and investing in renewable energy and public transit.

    Issues | Magwood for PA

    Campaign website · Magwood for PA 2026 · The Environment … The Environment · magwoodforpa.com

    “He advocates for holding corporate polluters accountable to protect the health and well-being of those who work and live in the district. … Davon supports significant investments in renewable energy, public transit, and climate adaptation initiatives.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports lowering prescription drug costs, protecting and expanding Medicaid, and mental health access.

    Issues | Magwood for PA

    Campaign website · Magwood for PA 2026 · Healthcare Access and Affordability · magwoodforpa.com

    “Davon supports policies that would lower prescription drug costs, protect and expand Medicaid, and ensure that every resident has access to mental health services.”
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  • Supports protecting access to legal abortion.

    Issues | Magwood for PA

    Campaign website · Magwood for PA 2026 · A Woman's Right to Choose · magwoodforpa.com

    “Davon is committed to safeguarding access to safe and legal abortion services”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Davon Magwood on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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