Jen Mazzocco
Candidate for State Representative, 42nd District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; former teacher
- Lives in
- Dormont
- Campaign website
- pahouse.com
State representative for the 42nd District since March 2026, after winning a Feb. 24, 2026 special election to succeed Dan Miller. She was an English teacher at Taylor Allderdice High School for 15 years and served on Dormont Borough Council.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Plans a bill with Rep. Emily Kinkead requiring every county to reassess property on a 10-year cycle.In office
ReportKinkead, Mazzocco to introduce bill requiring regular property assessmentsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Aug 18, 2026 · pahouse.com
“We are in dire need of a better system that is transparent and more predictable, and that means requiring regular reassessments for all 67 counties.”
Education
Sponsors HB 2455 giving Pittsburgh Public Schools administrators the right to collectively bargain.In office
ReportMazzocco legislation for Pittsburgh Public Schools administrators advances through Labor & Industry CommitteePublic statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Jun 9, 2026 · pahouse.com
“to give school administrators at Pittsburgh Public Schools the right to collectively bargain”
Housing
Supports building starter homes near transit so workers can live near their jobs.In office
ReportBuilding starter homes near transit provides greater opportunitiesPublic statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Jul 22, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Building location-efficient housing not only unites our neighborhoods but also makes our communities stronger and more economically resilient.”
Health & human services
Prime sponsor of HB 2550, a tax credit for small businesses that help pay employees' health premiums.In office
The House passed it 200-2 in June 2026; it awaits action in the Senate Finance Committee.
ReportMazzocco legislation establishing small business healthcare tax credit passes HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“allowing small business owners to claim a tax credit for contributing to their employees' health insurance premiums”
Legislators pushing for healthcare coverage respond to new PENNIE enrollment numbersPublic statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Sep 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“I will continue to work alongside my colleagues to make quality affordable healthcare accessible to all”
Government & transparency
Sponsored HB 2473 repealing obsolete insurance laws and completed study mandates; the House passed it 202-0.In office
ReportMazzocco bill repealing obsolete insurance laws unanimously moves through HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Jun 22, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Removing obsolete laws and completed mandates helps ensure state agencies can focus on the work that matters most to Pennsylvanians today.”
All sources (10)
- Members of the House | 2025-2026 Session
Government record · Pennsylvania General Assembly · palegis.us
- 2026 General Election Candidates (Unofficial Candidates List, 08/27/2026), Allegheny County
Election filing · Allegheny County Division of Elections · Aug 27, 2026 · alleghenycounty.us
- Polling Place Addresses and Sample Ballots, Allegheny County - November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Allegheny County Division of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · apps.alleghenycounty.us
- Mazzocco takes oath of office to serve Pennsylvania's 42nd Legislative District
Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Mar 23, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Mazzocco legislation establishing small business healthcare tax credit passes House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Legislators pushing for healthcare coverage respond to new PENNIE enrollment numbers
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Sep 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Mazzocco legislation for Pittsburgh Public Schools administrators advances through Labor & Industry Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Jun 9, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Kinkead, Mazzocco to introduce bill requiring regular property assessments
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Aug 18, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Building starter homes near transit provides greater opportunities
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Jul 22, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Mazzocco bill repealing obsolete insurance laws unanimously moves through House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jen Mazzocco · Jun 22, 2026 · pahouse.com
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