State Representative, 182nd District · 2026 General Election

Ben Waxman

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Philadelphia (Center City)

The gist

Co-wrote H.B. 2728 to bar corporations from spending unlimited money on political ads in Pennsylvania.In office
Sponsored H.B. 632 to end enhanced criminal penalties based on HIV status; the matching S.B. 45 passed in July.In office
Co-sponsored H.B. 2558, passed by the House, to ban noncompete agreements for broadcast journalists and staff.In office
Co-sponsored H.B. 2512, passed by the House, to bar ride-hailing companies from pricing rides on personal data.In office
Sponsored H.B. 2103, passed by the House 101-100, to stop groups using private-club status to run whites-only housing.In office
Sponsored a bill barring public officials from creating or promoting cryptocurrency they have a financial stake in.In office
Sponsored H.B. 2305, passed by the House, giving new charities a conditional two-year sales tax exemption.In office
Co-introduced a Holocaust and Anti-Hate Education grant program for museums, libraries, schools and groups.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Co-wrote H.B. 2728 to bar corporations from spending unlimited money on political ads in Pennsylvania.
Lawmakers call for end to corporate money in politics
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Aug 5, 2026 · pahouse.com
“The legislation Webster, Khan and Friel co-wrote with Rep. Ben Waxman seeks to mitigate the influence that unlimited dark money has had on elections”
Sponsored H.B. 632 to end enhanced criminal penalties based on HIV status; the matching S.B. 45 passed in July.
Waxman, Kenyatta celebrate passage of bill modernizing Pennsylvania HIV law
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“We cannot criminalize anyone for their health status; it's simply inhumane.”
Waxman HIV decriminalization bill voted out of Judiciary Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Mar 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“It is long past time to overturn this prejudicial law, and my piece of legislation aims to do just that.”
Co-sponsored H.B. 2558, passed by the House, to ban noncompete agreements for broadcast journalists and staff.
Legislation to prevent noncompete agreements for broadcast workers passes PA House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jul 1, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Noncompete agreements trap media workers, suppress wages and make it harder for local newsrooms to retain experienced reporters.”
Co-sponsored H.B. 2512, passed by the House, to bar ride-hailing companies from pricing rides on personal data.
Legislation to ban surveillance prices by ride-hailing companies passes House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 29, 2026 · pahouse.com
“This legislation will protect consumers from unfair pricing practices by rideshare companies.”
Sponsored H.B. 2103, passed by the House 101-100, to stop groups using private-club status to run whites-only housing.
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. Ben Waxman · Apr 28, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Waxman's bill would prevent any organization from discriminating against protected groups under the guise of being a private club or member-only organization”
Sponsored a bill barring public officials from creating or promoting cryptocurrency they have a financial stake in.
Cryptocurrency Corruption prevention bill moves through State Government Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“our anti-corruption laws need to be strengthened to ensure no public official takes advantage of their position of power for personal gain”
Sponsored H.B. 2305, passed by the House, giving new charities a conditional two-year sales tax exemption.
Waxman bill to provide temporary tax relief for new charities passes House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com
“The bill supports new charities by letting the Revenue Department issue a conditional two-year exemption from Sales and Use Tax.”
Co-introduced a Holocaust and Anti-Hate Education grant program for museums, libraries, schools and groups.
Reps. Khan, Waxman and Daley Introduce Holocaust and Anti-Hate Education Grant Program
Public statement · Office of Rep. Ben Waxman · Jun 16, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Education is one of our strongest tools for combating antisemitism and ensuring that future generations understand the consequences of hatred, bigotry and indifference.”