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Malcolm earned his bachelor's degree in public communications with a minor in political science from Temple University.

Malcolm previously worked as the diversity and inclusion engagement coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.

Malcolm Kenyatta is currently a state representative in Assembly District 181. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. 

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Supports raising the minimum wage and protecting workers' rights.

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15. 

- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15. 

Economy

Believes healthcare is a right and every Pennsylvanian deserves a healthcare plan that meets their needs, including treatment for preexisting conditions and health emergencies.

Believes healthcare is a right and everyone deserves insurance that meets their needs, including treatment for preexisting conditions and emergencies.

- Believes healthcare is a right and everyone deserves insurance that meets their needs, including treatment for preexisting conditions and emergencies.

Healthcare

As of September 30, 2024, Malcolm Kenyatta’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Believes transitioning to renewable energy is essential for environmental health and economic growth, saying it will "produce good-paying jobs for Pennsylvanians."

Supports transitioning to renewable energy in order to achieve environmental health and economic growth.

- Supports transitioning to renewable energy in order to achieve environmental health and economic growth.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to reduce imprisonment and the rates at which ex-offenders return to prison.

- Wants to reduce imprisonment and the rates at which ex-offenders return to prison.

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Malcolm Kenyatta

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