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State Senator, 44th District

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on Pennsylvania laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.

Chester County part: Caln, Charlestown, East Brandywine, East Coventry, East Nantmeal, East Pikeland, East Vincent, East Whiteland, Honey Brook, North Coventry, Sadsbury, Schuylkill, South Coventry, Upper Uwchlan, Uwchlan, Wallace, Warwick, West Brandywine, West Caln, West Nantmeal, West Pikeland, West Sadsbury and West Vincent townships, and Atglen, Elverson, Honey Brook, Parkesburg, Phoenixville and Spring City boroughs. Berks County part: Birdsboro Borough and Union Township. Montgomery County part: Lower Providence and Upper Providence townships and Royersford Borough.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Melissa DicranianRepublican

    • Supports pro-growth tax reform so Pennsylvania businesses keep more of the money they make.

  • Katie MuthDemocratic

    • Supports rebate programs to lower property taxes, especially for seniors.
    • Sponsored SB 1199 to extend the state's 5% gross receipts tax to large digital advertising platforms.In office
    • Co-sponsored a bill raising the state child and dependent care tax credit to match the federal credit.In office

Public safety

Education

  • Melissa DicranianRepublican

    • Supports expanding educational choice and career and skilled-trades training.

  • Katie MuthDemocratic

    • Calls for fair funding for public schools that does not rely on property taxes.

Economy & jobs

  • Melissa DicranianRepublican

    • Says Pennsylvania's energy should benefit its residents first and power more in-state manufacturing.

  • Katie MuthDemocratic

    • Introduced legislation against price gouging by utility companies and energy providers.

Environment & parks

  • Melissa DicranianRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Katie MuthDemocratic

    • Sponsored SB 1359, a mandatory three-year statewide moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centers.In office

Health & human services

  • Melissa DicranianRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Katie MuthDemocratic

    • Supports state-sponsored healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.

Government & transparency

  • Melissa DicranianRepublican

    • Supports reducing state regulations she says stifle innovation and job creation.
    • Calls for financial transparency and accountability in government.

  • Katie MuthDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Courts & justice

  • Melissa DicranianRepublican

    • Supports civil justice reforms to reduce lawsuit abuse while protecting victims' rights.

  • Katie MuthDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.