2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

Sean M Dougherty

About Sean Dougherty

Sean Dougherty was raised in the Pine Valley section of Northeast Philadelphia by his parents, Kevin and Lisa.

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After high school, Sean attended Chestnut Hill College. He played four years on the Chestnut Hill College Men’s Basketball team and was named Team Captain his senior year. He graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Political Science and a minor degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology.

He graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Political Science and a minor degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. He obtained his law degree from Temple University in 2019.

Sean currently resides in the Fox Chase neighborhood with his college sweetheart, Regina.

Sean M Dougherty was raised in the Pine Valley section of Northeast Philadelphia. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science, with minors in criminal justice and psychology, from Chestnut Hill College and a law degree from Temple University in 2019. He lives in the Fox Chase neighborhood with Regina.

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In November 2020, Sean became an Assistant Public Defender at the Defender Association of Philadelphia. He currently works as an associate attorney at The Duffy Firm, under mentor and firm owner, Thomas J. Duffy.

As a lawyer, Sean worked as a law clerk on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania for then-Superior Court Judge Daniel D. McCaffery. In November 2020, Sean became an Assistant Public Defender at the Defender Association of Philadelphia.

Sean M Dougherty currently works as an associate attorney at The Duffy Firm. He previously worked as an assistant public defender at the Defender Association of Philadelphia and as a law clerk on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

State Rep.-elect Sean Dougherty wants to help Philly police and make the 172nd House District safer

Sean was elected as a Pennsylvania state representative.

State Rep.-elect Sean Dougherty wants to help Philly police and ...

In Harrisburg, Sean is working to:

  * Lower prices and make life more affordable
  * Keep our community safe and our justice system fair
  * Fund our schools and teachers so students thrive
  * Increase good-paying jobs with fair wages that support families

Plans to increase the number of good-paying jobs with fair wages that support families.

- Plans to increase the number of good-paying jobs with fair wages that support families.

Wants to protect abortion access in Pennsylvania.

Plans to fund schools and teachers so students thrive.

- Plans to fund schools and teachers so students thrive.

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Plans to work with local law enforcement to provide police with resources, support, and tools.

Believes positive relationships between law enforcement and residents are key to improving community safety.

Supports gun-control reforms to address public-safety concerns.

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Dougherty said he would support gun control reforms as a way to combat safety concerns, and wants to protect abortion access in Pennsylvania. Boyle has also supported gun control and abortion rights.

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State Rep.-elect Sean Dougherty, a Democrat from Philadelphia, is focused on public safety and supporting the police in his new role representing the 172nd House District. He believes that the police need more resources and support to effectively do their jobs and keep the community safe.

Dougherty has a background in public service and is committed to addressing the issues that matter most to his constituents, including crime and safety. He plans to work closely with local law enforcement to ensure they have the tools they need to protect the community.

In addition to supporting the police, Dougherty is also interested in community engagement and building trust between law enforcement and residents. He believes that fostering positive relationships is key to creating a safer environment for everyone.

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