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Brittney Rodas
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Brittney Rodas (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 105. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Rodas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Brittney Rodas was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Pennsylvania State University in 2016 and 2018, respectively. Rodas' career experience includes working as a policy analyst.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 105
Incumbent Andrew Lewis defeated Brittney Rodas in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 105 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andrew Lewis (R) | 51.8 | 21,320 |
 | Brittney Rodas (D)  | 48.2 | 19,814 | |
| Total votes: 41,134 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 105
Brittney Rodas advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 105 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brittney Rodas | 100.0 | 8,134 |
| Total votes: 8,134 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 105
Incumbent Andrew Lewis advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 105 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Lewis | 100.0 | 8,679 |
| Total votes: 8,679 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Rodas' endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brittney Rodas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rodas' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Born and raised in Pennsylvania, I am a mother of two young children and former policy analyst. I earned by undergraduate degree from Penn State where I studied sociology and community organization. I later earned my MPA from Penn State focusing on public sector human resources and government administration. I served as a region director for Pennsylvania Young Democrats, a Committee Person for Dauphin County Democratic Committee and a volunteer for several other groups.
My professional experience is as a policy analyst for the PA House of Representatives where I focused on health and human services, labor, and liquor control policy. In addition, I am a graduate of the Council of State Government's Eastern Leadership Academy. I am an organizer, advocate, and proud member of my great community.
I reside in West Hanover Township with my husband and two young children.- I am running because I believe the 105th Legislative District deserves more than party-line votes and politically-fueled discourse. It is time that our community is represented by someone who understands the needs of our working-class district and is willing to put politics aside to produce real results.
- I am running because I believe the future of Pennsylvania is a diverse and inclusive state that should practice compassion at all levels of government.
- I am running because it is time that someone who understands the needs of our great community and is willing to put people before politics and special interest is elected. I understand the process, have seen its flaws and am dedicated to service in spite of the corruption that we see everyday.
I am passionate about access to quality affordable healthcare and prescription drugs, veterans services, quality education, government reform and environmental issues as well as women's rights, and workforce policies that will increase the prosperity of our district.
I look up to my godmother, Dawn. She has guided much of my upbringing and is a strong, independent woman who has always challenged me to continue fighting. I would like to follow Michelle Obama's example of leading with integrity, taking the higher road and supporting our community with any means you have necessary.
Integrity, compassion, and leadership.
Servant leadership, compassion, and integrity.
I believe the core responsibility of a legislator is to serve their community selflessly and thoroughly ensuring that you understand the impacts of legislation on your entire district.
The legacy I would like to leave is that servant leadership is the most important quality of our elected officials and our community should always come before special interests. We all deserve to have a voice in the process.
The first historical event that I remember is 9/11. I was 6 years old when it happened.
I was a server at a restaurant all throughout high school and college. I began working at a pizza shop at age 14.
Dua Lipa- Don't Start Now
I believe the most important distinction between our two chambers is the level of people we serve and where our focus is. With 203 house members we are able to more directly connect to the issues in our district. The Senate, with only 50 members has a bigger view approach and must consider a larger portion of the population with the same policies. It ensures that we have both a small scale and large scale approach to policies shaping the Commonwealth.
I do think it is beneficial but not necessary. Every experience candidates bring to the table shapes their focus and mission differently. I am personally driven by my experience serving as a staffer and doing all of the behind the scenes work for the legislature. I have a deeper understanding of the policies, abilities of our legislators and scope of reach we have to serve constituents.
I believe that our biggest challenge will be rebuilding the civility in politics so that we can make meaningful decisions that impact our constituents instead of focusing on political partisanship that continues to divide the Commonwealth.
I believe that the ideal relationship will consist of balance, negotiation, and civility. The Governor and Legislature must be able to work together, negotiate terms in a civil manner and maintain respect. There needs to be a balance of power between the two branches of government to ensure that the best interest of our constituents are in mind.
I believe that without collaboration we cannot serve our constituents. We must build relationships across the aisle, and across chambers and branches to ensure that we are able to effectively create policy that serves the greater good.
Education, Liquor, Environmental, Labor and Health.
My work within the legislature drives my interest in committees. These specific committees are policy areas that I wish to address immediately. I also believe that some of the most effective, and likewise, detrimental pieces of legislation come through these committees. Being on the committee gives you another immediate opportunity to amend and/or support legislation.
My interest is serving my community regardless of rank or file.
The story that has been most impactful is one that I experienced and has been experienced by many people in my district.
My father was a veteran who become very ill. He was unable to afford insurance because he was unemployed, and unable to work due to health. He was denied medicaid because his income was roughly $7 over the income limit. My father passed away of a heart attack which could have been avoided had he received proper medical care the years leading to his death. It was the moment I decided that I could never vote for an elected official who claims to care but votes to undermine systems that are protecting our most vulnerable families.
My father was a veteran who become very ill. He was unable to afford insurance because he was unemployed, and unable to work due to health. He was denied medicaid because his income was roughly $7 over the income limit. My father passed away of a heart attack which could have been avoided had he received proper medical care the years leading to his death. It was the moment I decided that I could never vote for an elected official who claims to care but votes to undermine systems that are protecting our most vulnerable families.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 5, 2020
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