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State Representative, 154th District
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Napoleon Nelson

Candidate for State Representative, 154th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Cheltenham Township
Campaign website
napoleonfor154.com

State representative for the 154th District since his election in 2020 and chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. A finance professional, he previously served on the Cheltenham School Board and as Cheltenham Township's finance officer.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes low-interest State Treasury loans to local governments during state budget impasses.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 154

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · State budget answer · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would allow the State Treasurer to offer low-interest loans to local governments that rely on formula-driven budget funding during an impasse.”
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Public safety

  • Co-authored a proposal requiring independent investigations when police use of deadly force causes a death.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Independent Investigations of Deadly Force

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 30, 2026 · palegis.us

    “This legislation would require an independent investigation whenever a police officer uses deadly force resulting in death.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes a Pennsylvania Community Reinvestment Act requiring banks to serve low- and moderate-income areas.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: PA Community Reinvestment Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 19, 2026 · palegis.us

    “I will be introducing the Pennsylvania Community Reinvestment Act to ensure continued, equitable banking opportunities for our neighbors and families across Pennsylvania.”
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  • Co-authored a 2026 proposal to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Fair Pay For PA: $15 NOW

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 4, 2026 · palegis.us

    “Fair Pay For PA: $15 NOW … Pennsylvania's minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports state regulation of data centers, including rules that override municipal authority.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 154

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Data centers answer … Data centers answer · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “The State should absolutely enact laws and regulations concerning the development and operation of data centers. … State regulations over data centers SHOULD interfere with municipal authority.”
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Government & transparency

  • Is a prime author of a proposed state Voting Rights Act; supports early voting and mail-ballot curing.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 154

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Elections answer … Elections answer · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I am also a prime author of a State Voting Rights Act being crafted as I write this. … more opportunities to cure mail-in ballots with easily fixable errors”
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Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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