Katie Muth
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (November 2018) |
Katie Muth | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 44th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | John Rafferty Jr. |
| Constituency | Parts of Chester, Montgomery, and Berks Counties |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1983 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Trevor Muth |
| Residence | Royersford, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University (B.S.) A.T. Still University (M.S.) |
| Profession | Athletic Trainer, Adjunct Professor |
| Website | [1] |
Katie Muth is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who represents the 44th District. Her district includes portions of northeastern Chester County and southwestern Montgomery and Berks Counties.
Political career[]
Elections[]
2018 election[]
Muth was unopposed in the Democratic primary. In the general election, she defeated incumbent Republican John Rafferty - who had represented the 44th District since 2003 - by a margin of 62,692 to 57,943 (52% to 48%). Her victory was part of the "blue wave" that increased Democratic and female representation in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Congressional delegation.
Committee assignments[]
Muth sits on the following committees in the Senate:[1]
- Finance
- Rules and Executive Nominations
- Environmental Resources and Energy
- State Government
- Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness –- Minority Chair
Political positions[]
Muth supports initiatives such as rebate programs to decrease property taxes, along with ending increasing property taxes. She supports increasing taxes for corporations, with an emphasis on the fossil fuel industry. She supports state-sponsored healthcare for all.[2]
2019 budget debate[]
During a budget debate in June of 2019, Senator Muth took the floor and read a letter from a disabled constituent who relies on the PA General Assistance Program. Throughout her reading, Republican Majority Leader Jake Corman of Bellefonte loudly raised a point of order which was not recognized by the president (Democratic Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman). The Republican-controlled Senate voted against renewing the program 26–24.[3]
2020 presidential endorsement[]
On November 8, 2019 Muth tweeted her official endorsement of Senator Elizabeth Warren in her bid for President.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Senator Maria Collett". Senate of Pennsylvania.
- ^ ISSUES & PRIORITIES
- ^ Law, Tara (June 29, 2019). "Pennsylvania Senate Session Descends Into Screaming Match Over Poverty Assistance Program". Time.
- ^ Cole, John. "Four SEPA Dems Back Warren". Politics PA. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
External links[]
- State Senator Muth's website
- Katie for State Senator Twitter profile
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Katie Muth (PA) profile
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