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State Representative, 32nd District
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Joe McAndrew

Candidate for State Representative, 32nd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Penn Hills
Campaign website
pahouse.com

State representative for the 32nd District since 2023 and chair of the House Subcommittee on Public Transportation. Previously executive director of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee and a staffer for U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports new state funding for public transit to prevent service cuts at Pittsburgh Regional Transit and other systems.In office

    McAndrew urges action on public transit funding bill

    Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Aug 6, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “Without a real funding solution, PRT and agencies across the state are being forced to consider deep service cuts … I've consistently voted to support public transportation funding”
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  • Sponsors a bill limiting ticketing and fee practices of privatized parking authorities.In office

    HB 2077.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Privatized Parking Authority Protections (HB 2077)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Nov 3, 2025 · palegis.us

    “We must not use parking violations as a revenue generator for private investors, but return them to their proper purpose.”
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Environment & parks

Government & transparency

  • Sponsored a resolution urging Congress to adopt permanent, year-round daylight saving time.In office

    HR 349.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Year-Round Daylight Saving Time (HR 349)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 26, 2025 · palegis.us

    “I am introducing a resolution urging the United States Congress to require that all states permanently observe daylight saving time year-round.”
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  • Proposes barring employers from firing or refusing to hire workers over political activity outside work hours.In office

    Covers running for office, campaigning and political fundraising.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Employee Protection from Discrimination Against the Engagement in Political Activities

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 30, 2025 · palegis.us

    “prohibit an employer from firing, discriminating, or refusing to hire someone based on the individual's political activities outside of working hours.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

All sources (10)

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