Election 2024: Sen. Comitta Runs For Re-Election

WEST CHESTER, PA—Surrounded by dozens of friends and supporters, state Sen. Carolyn Comitta announced her candidacy for re-election to represent the people of Chester County in Pennsylvania’s 19th Senatorial District.

“From our world-class schools to our thriving downtown centers to our majestic natural landscapes, Chester County is the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” Comitta said.

“I am running to continue our work to build safe, healthy, vibrant, and prosperous communities for our children and grandchildren to call home.”

Comitta, who serves as the minority chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, emphasized the need to create a more sustainable Pennsylvania by cutting our emissions, transitioning to renewables, and building a climate-resilient infrastructure.

“While we are already making strides to be cleaner and greener in Pennsylvania, there is still a lot of work ahead, especially in addressing the climate crisis,” Comitta said.
“We need to invest in our clean energy economy, find innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions, and empower the people and communities most impacted by a clean energy transition.”

Comitta said one of her priorities is protecting and safeguarding access to abortion and reproductive healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.

“In the wake of the Dobbs decision, we have witnessed a nationwide effort to restrict access to reproductive care and prevent women from making their own healthcare choices,” said Comitta, who spoke at a rally in Phoenixville following the Supreme Court decision.

“As a state senator, I am fighting to keep abortion safe and legal in Pennsylvania and maintain reproductive freedom for all.”

A former educator in the Octorara Area School District, Comitta said she is dedicated to building a strong public education system for every student.

“Chester County is home to some of the best public schools not only in Pennsylvania but in the entire country,” said Comitta, a member of the Senate Education Committee. “Our local schools show the strength and potential of a fully-funded public education system, and we must continue to make those investments to support our economic growth and the future.”

Comitta graduated from West Chester University with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in education from Widener University.

Comitta served two terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She was also elected to two terms as Mayor of West Chester, where she was the first woman and bipartisan candidate elected to the role.

Comitta was joined in making her announcement by nearly 100 supporters, friends, and colleagues including state Sen. Vincent Hughes; Sen. a Chair Sharif Street, Democratic chairman; state Sen. Tim Kearney, state Sen. Katie Muth, state Sen. John Kane, state Rep. Kristine Howard, state Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, and state Rep. Chris Pielli.

Former West Chester Mayor Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste is Comitta’s honorary campaign chairman.

More information on Senator Comitta is available here.