DemocratIncumbent
2026 candidate
Jose Giral
www.pahouse.com/GiralDemocratic state rep since December 2022, succeeded long-time Rep. Angel Cruz. Philadelphia resident 20+ years. Former small-business owner, 33rd Ward Leader, served on Gov. Wolf's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs. Vice Chair of the PA Legislative Latino Caucus.
Chance of winning95%
Unopposed in Democratic primary; no Republican filed; safe-D district with D+40 lean.
Background
Democratic state rep since December 2022, succeeded long-time Rep. Angel Cruz. Philadelphia resident 20+ years. Former small-business owner, 33rd Ward Leader, served on Gov. Wolf's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs. Vice Chair of the PA Legislative Latino Caucus.
Stated positions · 5
- Nuclear energy expansion and clean-energy jobs in Philadelphia
- Lead-poisoning testing and childhood housing safety
- Fair treatment for parking-infraction appeals (became law under Shapiro)
- Honoring Puerto Rican WWI/WWII/Korea Borinqueneers veterans (special plate became law)
- Latino community economic development and small-business support
Pros & cons, honest read
Reasons to support
- Bipartisan legislative record — two bills signed into law in freshman terms
- Deep ward-level ties (33rd Ward Leader) and Latino coalition clout
- Secured millions in state funding for district neighborhood projects
Reasons to be skeptical
- Low public profile outside district
- Part of the Philadelphia Democratic ward machine some progressives criticize as transactional
- No notable public stands on Kensington opioid crisis despite representing area
Sources
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