Malcolm Kenyatta
Candidate for State Representative, 181st District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Philadelphia (North Philadelphia)
- Campaign website
- malcolmkenyatta.com
State representative for the 181st District since 2019 and a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. In 2023 President Joe Biden appointed him to chair the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes banning automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras, except turnpike toll cameras.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Banning Flock Camera SurveillanceGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 15, 2026 · Co-sponsorship memo, Sept. 15, 2026 · palegis.us
“we plan on introducing legislation that would ban the use of ALPRs in Pennsylvania”
Economy & jobs
Voted for the Return on Equity Act to limit utility shareholder returns built into electric bills.In office
ReportKenyatta votes 'yes' on historic $1.7 billion tax cut for PennsylvaniansPublic statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Jun 25, 2026 · News release, June 25, 2026 · pahouse.com
“most people don't realize that up to 20% of their electric bill goes right to shareholders”
Roads & infrastructure
Voted for SEPTA transit funding in 2025 and urged the state Senate to pass it.In office
ReportKenyatta: Senate must move budget, critical bills to keep PA afloatPublic statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Jul 15, 2025 · Statement, July 15, 2025 · pahouse.com
“Even though I have voted for SEPTA funding, the bill languishes in the state Senate.”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a bill making explicit that law enforcement officers may not be within 100 feet of polling places.In office
ReportHouse Judiciary Committee approves voter intimidation protection billPublic statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Sep 24, 2026 · News release, Sept. 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
“clarify and make explicit that law enforcement officers are prohibited from being within 100 feet of a polling location on Election Day”
Proposes barring elected officials and public employees from working for lobbying firms or trade associations.In office
ReportKenyatta bill would prohibit public officials and employees from lobbyingPublic statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Jan 20, 2026 · News release, Jan. 20, 2026 · pahouse.com
“prohibiting elected officials and public employees from working for lobbying firms or trade associations”
Proposes a Cybersecurity Coordination Board to set cybersecurity standards across state agencies.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Cybersecurity Coordination BoardGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 23, 2026 · Co-sponsorship memo, June 23, 2026 · palegis.us
“I will be reintroducing former House Bill 1139 to establish a Cybersecurity Coordination Board”
Courts & justice
Supported the 2026 repeal of Pennsylvania's HIV-status felony enhancements.In office
ReportWaxman, Kenyatta celebrate passage of bill modernizing Pennsylvania HIV lawPublic statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Jul 13, 2026 · News release, July 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“we have formally repealed the criminalization of HIV in the commonwealth”
Added Fairness Act protections for sexual orientation and gender identity to a House-passed anti-discrimination bill.In office
ReportLegislation to prevent white nationalist housing communities in Pa., including Fairness Act protections, passes Pa. House and heads to SenatePublic statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Apr 28, 2026 · News release, April 28, 2026 · pahouse.com
“The amendment would explicitly add protections against discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression in employment, housing and public accommodations.”
All sources (15)
- Candidates for Office — November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia
Election filing · Philadelphia City Commissioners · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 2-xx-181
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 3-xx-181
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- 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
- Your Guide to the 2026 General Election
News coverage · The Philadelphia Citizen · thephiladelphiacitizen.org
- Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta — Biography
Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com
- House Judiciary Committee approves voter intimidation protection bill
Public statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Sep 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Kenyatta bill would prohibit public officials and employees from lobbying
Public statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Jan 20, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Waxman, Kenyatta celebrate passage of bill modernizing Pennsylvania HIV law
Public statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Legislation to prevent white nationalist housing communities in Pa., including Fairness Act protections, passes Pa. House and heads to Senate
Public statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Apr 28, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Kenyatta votes 'yes' on historic $1.7 billion tax cut for Pennsylvanians
Public statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Jun 25, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Banning Flock Camera Surveillance
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 15, 2026 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Cybersecurity Coordination Board
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 23, 2026 · palegis.us
- Kenyatta: Senate must move budget, critical bills to keep PA afloat
Public statement · Office of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta · Jul 15, 2025 · pahouse.com
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