2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

Jason T Dawkins

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DAWKINS, Jason T., a Representative from Philadelphia County; born, March 25, 1984 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; graduated, Frankfort High School; B.A. in process, international business, Community College of Philadelphia and Temple University (dual admission); organizer and fundraiser, Frankford Chargers Little League; senior legislative aide, Philadelphia city councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014; reelected to the House to serve 5 more consecutive terms.

Jason Dawkins - PA House Archives Official Website

Jason T Dawkins is pursuing a bachelor's degree in international business through dual admission at Community College of Philadelphia and Temple University.

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Prior to his election in 2014, Jason spent seven years working as a legislative aide for Philadelphia City Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez, where he was responsible for recreation-based development and community engagement. Jason served as a recreation liaison and special projects director and spearheaded many initiatives surrounding parks and recreation centers, libraries, and zoning regulations. In his time with Councilwoman Quiñones-Sánchez, Jason was able to direct more than $4 million in capital funding towards redeveloping recreational facilities in previously underserved neighborhoods.

Rep. Jason Dawkins Biography

Jason T Dawkins previously worked as a legislative aide for Philadelphia City Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez and served as a recreation liaison and special projects director.

Jason was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014 and reelected to five consecutive terms.

House Bill 2189, sponsored by state Rep. Jason Dawkins, would increase the statewide minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $11 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The minimum wage would then increase to $13 per hour in 2028 and $15 per hour in 2029, followed by annual cost-of-living adjustments. In addition, the bill would give counties the option to implement a $15-per-hour wage sooner and set the minimum wage for tipped employees at 60% of the statewide minimum wage.

Pennsylvania House passes Dawkins minimum-wage legislation

Sponsored House Bill 2189 to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 by 2029, with annual cost-of-living adjustments.

- Sponsored House Bill 2189 to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 by 2029, with annual cost-of-living adjustments.

Economy

Supports requiring recovery houses to demonstrate compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act before receiving state licenses.

Legislation that would help to hold local businesses accountable to their customers. Thanks to Jason’s efforts, recovery houses for those suffering from substance abuse addictions are required to prove compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to receiving state licensure.

Supports public-health requirements for corner stores seeking liquor licenses.

Policies that advocate for his community by working to increase regulation and enforcement mechanisms of corner stores, often referred to as 'Stop and Gos.' This legislation, now law, has given local and state authorities the ability to ensure that these establishments meet all public health requirements necessary for receiving a liquor license.

Healthcare

As a state representative, Jason has fought to serve as a voice for all Pennsylvanians. In Harrisburg, he advocates for issues that will work to alleviate poverty and propel individuals and families toward a brighter future. Jason is working to ensure Pennsylvania is moving forward, not falling behind, by helping incentivize young graduates of local research universities and colleges to remain in-state, and by promoting workforce development and further education opportunities for all. He believes the government should be a tool of the people and should be transparent and accessible to all.

Supports incentives for recent graduates to remain in Pennsylvania and expanded workforce development and further education opportunities.

- Supports incentives for recent graduates to remain in Pennsylvania and expanded workforce development and further education opportunities.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Supports allowing people serving life sentences to petition the Pennsylvania parole board.

During his time representing the 179th, Jason has championed several key pieces of legislation, amendments, and policy initiatives which include, but are not limited to: A first-of-its-kind legislation that seeks to create major reform in Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system. This bill would allow all Pennsylvanians currently serving sentences of life imprisonment to go before a parole board and petition their cases.

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

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- They are elected to two-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase

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