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State Representative, 185th District
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Regina YoungOfficial portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Regina Young

Candidate for State Representative, 185th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State legislator and community organizer

State representative for the 185th District (parts of Philadelphia and Delaware County) since 2020. A community organizer and former educator, she was a community schools coordinator in the Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Education and founded Empowered Community Development Corporation.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Calls for earlier coordination among both parties, both chambers and the Governor to meet the June 30 deadline.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 185 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · State budget · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “With earlier coordination and clear communication, we can stay on track to meet the June 30th deadline”
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Public safety

  • Says public safety needs neighborhood resources and opportunities that prevent violence, not only enforcement.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 185 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Public safety is also part of that conversation, not just enforcement, but making sure our neighborhoods have the resources and opportunities that prevent violence”
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  • Sponsored Act 31 of 2026, requiring human trafficking awareness training for hotel and short-term rental workers.In office

    Gov. Shapiro signs Young's anti-human trafficking bill into law

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Regina Young · Jul 20, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “This law will give front desk and housekeeping staff training to identify signs of human trafficking and what they can do to report it.”
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Housing

  • Names housing costs and home repairs owners cannot afford as top concerns in the 185th District.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 185 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “many homeowners are dealing with properties that need repairs they cannot afford”
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Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

  • Supports statewide data center guidelines while keeping local governments' voice in development decisions.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 185 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Data centers · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would support reasonable statewide guidelines that provide clarity and protect communities, but I also believe strongly that local governments need to keep their voice”
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Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Supports more flexible voting options and support for election workers, saying access and security both matter.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 185 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “We can make voting easier without compromising security, and both have to be priorities.”
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