Rick Krajewski
Candidate for State Representative, 188th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Philadelphia (Walnut Hill)
- Campaign website
- rickforphilly.com
State representative for the 188th District in West and Southwest Philadelphia since 2020. A former software engineer, he was a community organizer with Reclaim Philadelphia before taking office.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Calls for closing tax loopholes so corporations and the very wealthy pay more, and for progressive taxation.
ReportIssues — Rick For PhillyCampaign website · Rick For Philly campaign · An economy for all of us · rickforphilly.com
“Make corporations and the ultra wealthy pay their fair share by closing loopholes that let powerful entities dodge taxes.”
Housing
Calls for fully funding a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction and for sealing eviction records.
ReportRick For PhillyCampaign website · Rick For Philly campaign · About Rick · rickforphilly.com
“winning a $2.5 million allocation to establish a statewide tenants' right to counsel”
Issues — Rick For PhillyCampaign website · Rick For Philly campaign · Housing is a human right · rickforphilly.com
“Fully fund the right to counsel so every tenant facing eviction has access to a lawyer”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored H.B. 145, passed by the House 106-97, to let striking workers collect unemployment compensation.In office
ReportPA House approves unemployment for striking workersPublic statement · Office of Rep. Rick Krajewski · Oct 7, 2025 · pahouse.com
“providing unemployment compensation for workers who are taking the courageous step of withholding their labor is a necessary intervention”
Roads & infrastructure
Calls for funding frequent, reliable and affordable public transit.
ReportIssues — Rick For PhillyCampaign website · Rick For Philly campaign · An economy for all of us · rickforphilly.com
“Fund transit like our lives depend on it —frequent, reliable, affordable service for every neighbor”
Health & human services
Sponsored H.B. 151 to stop state agencies from intercepting foster youths' Social Security benefits.In office
ReportBill to protect benefits for foster youth in Pa. unanimously approved by House committeePublic statement · Office of Rep. Rick Krajewski · Jun 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
“What makes up a fraction of our state's spending could make a huge difference in the lives of foster youth”
Courts & justice
Sponsored H.B. 150 on medical release for seriously ill prisoners; its language was added to House-passed H.B. 1042.In office
ReportPa. House approves bipartisan update to medical release systemPublic statement · Office of Rep. Rick Krajewski · Dec 17, 2025 · pahouse.com
“the bill creates a robust process to carefully consider early, medical release for seriously ill inmates”
Legislative Black Caucus applauds passage of bill to reform sentencing for second-degree murderPublic statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Jul 23, 2026 · pahouse.com
“would allow petitions to the sentencing court for the release of extremely ill individuals from prison”
Sponsored H.B. 144, passed by the House 153-45, to standardize juvenile diversion for non-violent offenses.In office
ReportPa. House approves expansion of youth diversion programs with broad bipartisan supportPublic statement · Office of Rep. Rick Krajewski · Feb 4, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Diversion helps youth take accountability, saves taxpayer dollars and makes our communities safer”
Sponsored the House-passed adult-use cannabis legalization bill and urged the Senate to act.In office
ReportPA House members call on Senate to stop obstructing much needed cannabis legalizationPublic statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Feb 4, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Pass our bill, amend our bill, or pass a Senate proposal – but the time to act on legalization is now”
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 split 3-xx-188 (State House District 188)
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
- Official Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Philadelphia ballot split 3-8-188
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-188
Election filing · Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners) · vote.phila.gov
- Rep. Rick Krajewski | Biography
Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com
- Rick For Philly
Campaign website · Rick For Philly campaign · rickforphilly.com
- Issues — Rick For Philly
Campaign website · Rick For Philly campaign · rickforphilly.com
- Pa. House approves bipartisan update to medical release system
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rick Krajewski · Dec 17, 2025 · pahouse.com
- Legislative Black Caucus applauds passage of bill to reform sentencing for second-degree murder
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Jul 23, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Pa. House approves expansion of youth diversion programs with broad bipartisan support
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rick Krajewski · Feb 4, 2026 · pahouse.com
- Bill to protect benefits for foster youth in Pa. unanimously approved by House committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rick Krajewski · Jun 24, 2026 · pahouse.com
- PA House approves unemployment for striking workers
Public statement · Office of Rep. Rick Krajewski · Oct 7, 2025 · pahouse.com
- PA House members call on Senate to stop obstructing much needed cannabis legalization
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Feb 4, 2026 · pahouse.com
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