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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jason Dawkins is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 179. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Dawkins' currently serves as Democratic Committeeman in the 23rd ward, 21st division.

Dawkins is currently studying international business at Temple University. His professional experience includes working as senior legislative aide to Philadelphia City Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones Sánchez and as Recreation Liaison and Special Projects Director for the 7th Council District.

Education

  • Attended, Pennsylvania State University at Abington
  • BA, Temple University

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Pennsylvania State University at Abington
  • BA, Temple University
  • Former Legislative Aide, Philadelphia City Council Member, Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez
  • Former Associate, Prudential Financial Services

Political Experience

  • Attended, Pennsylvania State University at Abington
  • BA, Temple University
  • Former Legislative Aide, Philadelphia City Council Member, Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez
  • Former Associate, Prudential Financial Services
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 179, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 179, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Chair, Cities, Counties-First Class Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Human Services Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Urban Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Health

Member, Insurance

Member, Judiciary

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Pennsylvania State University at Abington
  • BA, Temple University
  • Former Legislative Aide, Philadelphia City Council Member, Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez
  • Former Associate, Prudential Financial Services
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 179, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 179, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Boys and Girls United Council
  • Member, Frankford Chargers Advisory Council
  • Former Organizer/Fundraiser/Mentor, Frankford Chargers Little League
  • Member, Mastery-Smedley Charter School Turnaround Team

Other Info

Priority Issues:

His legislative priorities include ensuring that all children have access to the best educational opportunities; public safety, especially for children; fighting poverty; job creation; improving transportation infrastructure; and properly funding mass transit.

State Bills
Speeches