“ChangePA was the game-changer for my campaign.”
— Rep. Joe Webster
These are challenging political times. But Democrats are on a roll! With your help, we can protect the one-seat Democratic majority in the Pennsylvania House -- and even increase it.
Your donation to ChangePA makes a real impact because Pennsylvania House races receive such little attention and such little funding.
We rigorously vet the candidates we support. We target the best Democratic prospects with significant donations early so they can take the lead. Be part of our effort!
In 2022, we helped flip control of the Pennsylvania House to a Democratic majority. We helped retain that majority in 2024 despite the MAGA onslaught. Join us now to defeat extremist Republicans and their President!
ChangePA
TIME FOR CHANGE
Hear Rep. Jennifer O’Mara explain how she flipped a traditionally GOP seat.
“ChangePA’s support gave me the financial boost I needed—to spend my time at the doors, listening and speaking with people, instead of having to ask for money.”
— Rep. Melissa Shusterman
Who We Are
Time for Change
We are a Political Action Committee dedicated to winning a Democratic majority in the Pennsylvania State House.
We find and support strong candidates in Republican-held districts that have the potential to be flipped.
Using a rigorous candidate selection process, we are able to contribute where funds will make the biggest difference and at the time the candidates most need help. We have no paid staff, so every dollar we raise above expenses goes to candidates.
ChangePA focuses on State House races because they receive less public attention and less funding than elections to the U.S. Congress—so ChangePA’s contributions have a big impact.
In 2017, Democrats were in the minority by a margin of 33 seats. In 2022, we flipped the House.
Over those five years, ChangePA helped to elect and retain 17 Democratic legislators. We ended 12 years of Republican power and achieved a one-seat majority.
Now we have a major new plan to focus on four districts that Democratic candidates have a real chance to take away from the Republicans. Flipping the districts, we could grow our majority and truly safeguard Pennsylvania from the insane laws MAGA extremists want to pass.
“ChangePA helped us to level the playing field. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
— Rep. Danielle Friel Otten
Here is a map of the 17 legislators your contributions helped to elect to change the Pennsylvania State House.
Now more than ever we need your help to stop the Republican agenda.
Thank you for your support! You made the difference!!!
Donations by check should be made out to ChangePA and mailed to
ChangePA, 3006 Foxx Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Laslo Boyd, Ph.D.
Deb Ciamacca
Anne Hagele
Margaret Harris
Joyce Norden
Kim Oxholm
Linda Schleifer
Dan Wofford
Hon. Flora Wolf (Ret.)
Events
The Four Districts Project
We have just announced an exciting new initiative to help protect and grow the Democratic majority in the Pennsylvania State House!
The Four Districts Project will see ChangePA focusing our efforts on four districts in Pennsylvania that Democrats have a real chance of taking away from the Republicans. We will be supporting the Democratic candidates not only with much needed funds, but also with planning and data-based guidance.
Watch the video below to hear our own Deb Ciamacca explain the vision for this new enterprise and why we think Pennsylvania Democrats can stop the MAGA army in its tracks!
Inside Harrisburg
Do you want to know what’s really going on in the Pennsylvania State Capitol?
Join us for Inside Harrisburg. The latest installment of our live online series featured State Representatives Jenn O'Mara and Joe Webster. They had a great conversation about how Democrats in Harrisburg are fighting back against the horrible policies of the Trump Administration.
Previous installments have included discussions with State House candidates Eleanor Breslin, Brad Chambers, Megan Kocher, Cristian Luna, Elizabeth Moro, Anna Payne, Stefanie Rafes, Meriam Sabih, and Anna Thomas.
We have also had conversations with State Representatives Lisa Borowski, Paul Friel, Brian Munroe, Danielle Friel Otten, and Tarah Probst.
Watch the video below for highlights!
Fleisher Art Memorial Parties
Our June 11, 2023 party also took place at the Fleisher Art Memorial. Over 100 supporters of ChangePA came together. They were joined by our special guests, some of the state representatives who they helped to elect: Lisa Borowski, Heather Boyd, Tim Brennan, Paul Friel, Liz Hanbidge, and Joe Webster.
We celebrated the remarkable achievement of having helped Democrats to win a majority in the Pennsylvania House. That milestone was worthy of a celebration! We stopped extremist Republicans from taking over our state.
From the Archives: Our December 2019 Campaign Kickoff Event
ChangePA’s 2024 Spring Party took place at the Fleisher Art Memorial on May 5th. An incredible crowd of people joined us to enjoy a great party and to celebrate the state representatives who together we helped to victory since 2017.
We were honored to have members of the U.S. Congress Rep. Madeleine Dean and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon speak about the importance of protecting our one-vote Democratic majority.
We also had a terrific turnout from the State Representatives we have supported in previous elections, including: Lisa Borowski, Missy Cerrato, Nancy Guenst, Liz Hanbidge, Danielle Friel Otten, and Joe Webster.
And we were thrilled to announce three ChangePA contributions to candidates running in 2024: $20,000 each to State Rep. Brian Munroe, to Anna Payne, and to Anna Thomas.
Candidates
Winning Elections
Here are the 17 Pennsylvania State House Representatives who ChangePA has helped to elect and retain since 2017.
Candidate Cohort
In 2020, ChangePA established a “Candidate Cohort” as a meeting place for Pennsylvania State House candidates to get together, discuss their individual races, figure out strategy, and talk with each other about the extremely difficult task of running for office.
During the 2020, 2022, and 2024 election cycles, the Candidate Cohort bi-weekly meetings brought together 10 to 14 candidates, most of whom have been running for office for the first time. They faced the challenges of managing a campaign staff, raising money, crafting a campaign message, determining a field plan, and recruiting and training an army of volunteers. The ChangePA Candidate Cohort provided needed mentorship, support, and training – and a confidential space for campaign questions and concerns.
ChangePA is the only private group in Pennsylvania that focuses solely on flipping and keeping the Pennsylvania State House Democratic. The Candidate Cohort has been one of our biggest successes. It has given us a mechanism to provide candidates not only money but also real mentorship and support when they most need it: during the heat of their campaigns.
News
Court Stops Pennsylvania Counties From Throwing out Mail-in Votes Over Incorrect Envelope Dates
August 30, 2024 — A state court halted enforcement of a requirement that voters include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used to submit mail-in ballots, a ruling likely to keep several thousand Pennsylvania votes from being thrown out in the November election.
Presidential Battle Could Play Role in Control of State Capitols in Several Swing States
July 10, 2024 — Two swing districts in a swing county may very well decide which party controls the House in the swing state of Pennsylvania, one of several where pivotal legislative battles are playing out in the shadow of the presidential campaign.