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John I. Kane

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John I. Kane
Candidate for Senator in the General Assembly 9th District
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
John I. Kane is a Democratic State Senator representing District 9 in Pennsylvania, having served since 2021. A former plumber and labor leader, he advocates for working families and has personally experienced challenges such as addiction and cancer, which he credits his union benefits for helping him overcome. Kane sits on the board of the Livengrin Foundation, which provides addiction treatment.
Top Priorities
  • Protecting Our Democracy and Right to Vote
  • Investing in Public Schools, Education, and Job Training
  • Recruiting New Businesses and Good, Better-paying Jobs to Our Region
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