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State Representative, 131st District
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Meriam SabihCampaign photo — Meriam for PA

Meriam Sabih

Candidate for State Representative, 131st District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Freelance journalist
Campaign website
meriamforpa.com

A freelance journalist and community organizer with a master's degree in political science from Lehigh University.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Meriam for PA

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Supports universal background checks, red flag laws and rules for untraceable ghost guns.

    Gun Safety | Meriam Sabih | PA House 131

    Campaign website · Meriam for PA · meriamforpa.com

    “Background checks. Red flag laws. Rules for ghost guns.”
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Education

  • Calls for ongoing state aid to all five local school districts after the school funding court ruling.

    Education | Meriam Sabih | PA House 131

    Campaign website · Meriam for PA · meriamforpa.com

    “Harrisburg must now send real aid to all five local districts, not another one-time grant.”
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  • Opposes using public funds for private school tuition; backs trade and technical training.

    Education | Meriam Sabih | PA House 131

    Campaign website · Meriam for PA · meriamforpa.com

    “Public money belongs in public schools. … Meriam backs hands-on training in welding, health care, building trades, and tech.”
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Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Supports protecting Medicaid, lowering drug prices and helping families with medical debt.

    Healthcare Access | Meriam Sabih | PA House 131

    Campaign website · Meriam for PA · meriamforpa.com

    “Protect Medicaid. Families, seniors, and people with a disability should know their care will be there when they need it. … Lower the cost of prescription drugs and helping families struggling with medical debt is a priority.”
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  • Supports keeping abortion, birth control and IVF decisions between patients and doctors.

    Healthcare Access | Meriam Sabih | PA House 131

    Campaign website · Meriam for PA · meriamforpa.com

    “Patients and doctors should make choices about abortion, birth control, IVF, and pregnancy care.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (18)

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