Andre D. Carroll
www.andredcarroll.comProgressive Democrat from East Germantown. 2020 Temple University graduate. Previously community-engagement liaison for state Sen. Anthony Williams. Challenged Rep. Stephen Kinsey from the left in 2022 and lost narrowly; won uncontested September 2024 special election following Kinsey's mid-term retirement and full term in November 2024.
Chance of winning82%
Incumbency advantage, strong progressive endorsement network, district familiarity.
Background
Progressive Democrat from East Germantown. 2020 Temple University graduate. Previously community-engagement liaison for state Sen. Anthony Williams. Challenged Rep. Stephen Kinsey from the left in 2022 and lost narrowly; won uncontested September 2024 special election following Kinsey's mid-term retirement and full term in November 2024.
Stated positions · 5
- Just-cause eviction protections and tenant rights (has been homeless himself)
- Seal eviction records after 2 years; remove criminal history as housing barrier
- Expand federal/state housing subsidies
- Raise minimum wage; oppose preemption of Philadelphia self-governance
- LGBTQ+ rights (co-sponsored Transgender Day of Visibility recognition)
Pros & cons, honest read
Reasons to support
- Endorsed by Working Families Party, Reclaim Philadelphia, state Sen. Nikil Saval, Councilmember Kendra Brooks
- Authentic lived-experience voice on housing (formerly homeless) and LGBTQ+ (openly gay lawmaker)
- Young, energetic freshman active on floor in first full term
Reasons to be skeptical
- Under 2 years in office — thin legislative record to run on
- Won 2022 challenge narrowly against Kinsey and 2024 uncontested special; untested in real contested primary
- Progressive profile sometimes clashes with Philly Dem establishment (Mayor Parker, ward leaders)
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