Election Profile: PA Sen. Carolyn Comitta Seeks Re-Election

Pennsylvania's General Election is coming Nov. 3. Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19th) is seeking re-election in State Senate District 19, which covers a swath of Chester County from London Grove through West Chester, Malvern, and Phoenixville.

She shared why she is seeking re-election.

Carolyn Comitta

Age: 68

Position Sought: Pennsylvania State Senate District 19

Party Affiliation: Democratic

Family: Husband: Tom Comitta, Two Children, Tom Comitta III and Anne Comitta

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: No.

Education: Master of Science in Education, Widener University, 1989 and Bachelor of Science in Education, West Chester State College, 1974

Occupation:
State Representative, 156th Legislative District, 2017-Present
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Thomas Comitta Associates, Inc., Town Planners & Landscape Architects West Chester, Pennsylvania 1990 - Present
Educator/Teacher, Curriculum Specialist Octorara School District, Chester County, 1974-1985

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:
Mayor of West Chester
State Representative, 156th Legislative District

Campaign website: votecarolyncomitta.com

Why are you seeking elective office?: I enjoy the work I do. I also am working hard to create a healthier future for our children.

The single most pressing issue facing our state/nation is: the environment

This is what I intend to do about it: I am an environmental champion. I have advocated long and hard for moving toward more sustainable energies as soon as possible and making sure everyone has the right to clean air and clean water.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?: We differ on the issues of women's rights and commonsense gun legislation.