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State Representative, 113th District
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Kyle T DonahueOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Kyle T Donahue

Candidate for State Representative, 113th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Scranton
Campaign website
pahouse.com

State representative for the 113th District since he was elected in November 2022. He was previously president of Scranton City Council and a Scranton School Board director.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Documented positions

Education

  • Voted for the 2026-27 state budget and backs expanded career and technical education.In office

    Donahue announces $140K to expand career pathways for Scranton School District students

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Kyle T. Donahue · Aug 21, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “This funding builds on the state budget I was proud to support and vote for last month … We’re making important investments in career and technical education that are helping programs grow”
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  • Supports fair school funding for all districts and universal Pre-K.In office

    Rep. Kyle T. Donahue's Biography

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com

    “his priority is fair education funding for all school districts … He strongly supports universal Pre-K and an expansion of early childhood education.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored House-passed H.B. 721 to raise penalties for misclassifying construction workers as contractors.In office

    The bill passed the House in May 2025 and went to the Senate.

    Donahue's bill that would fight exploitation of construction workers passes PA House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Kyle T. Donahue · May 13, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “Misclassification cheats workers out of wages, benefits, and critical protections like unemployment and workers’ compensation”
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  • Supports raising the minimum wage and protecting the state Prevailing Wage Act.In office

    Rep. Kyle T. Donahue's Biography

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com

    “Donahue also is a strong proponent of raising the minimum wage, protecting the Prevailing Wage Act and supporting small businesses.”
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Environment & parks

  • Co-sponsored House-passed H.B. 2496 letting municipalities pause data center applications to write rules.In office

    New bill would create critical pause button for data center development in Pa.

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Kyle T. Donahue · Jun 17, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “This legislation gives communities the opportunity to take a brief pause, gather the facts, engage residents and develop thoughtful ordinances”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored H.B. 2151, directing the state to write an optional model data center ordinance for municipalities.In office

    The House Energy Committee reported the bill out 14-12 in March 2026.

    House Energy Committee advances two bills strengthening transparency and community protections related to data centers

    Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Mar 6, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “House Bill 2151 gives municipalities an optional tool they can use to ensure data centers are responsibly sited and operated”
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  • Supports campaign finance reform and ending gerrymandering.In office

    Rep. Kyle T. Donahue's Biography

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com

    “He will work to protect the integrity of elections, enact comprehensive campaign finance reform, end political gerrymandering”
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Courts & justice

  • Sponsored H.B. 1616, giving judges sentencing flexibility for abused or trafficked children who harm their abusers.In office

    The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill on May 4, 2026.

    House Judiciary Committee advances bills to protect trafficking victims and kids

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Kyle T. Donahue · May 4, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “No child should face a lifetime of punishment without their story being heard.”
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