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Joe Picozzi
Joe Picozzi (Republican Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on December 1, 2024. His current term ends on November 30, 2028.
Picozzi (Republican Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Picozzi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Joe Picozzi was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Holy Ghost Preparatory School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 2017. He is an Eagle Scout.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5
Joe Picozzi defeated incumbent Jimmy Dillon in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joe Picozzi (R)  | 50.3 | 50,570 |
 | Jimmy Dillon (D) | 49.5 | 49,735 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 134 | ||
| Total votes: 100,439 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5
Incumbent Jimmy Dillon advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jimmy Dillon | 99.0 | 14,672 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 141 | ||
| Total votes: 14,813 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5
Joe Picozzi advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Picozzi | 99.6 | 6,818 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 25 | ||
| Total votes: 6,843 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Picozzi in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Joe Picozzi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Picozzi's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I became interested in politics from growing up in Philly. I grew up hearing stories about the founding of our nation. My parents took me to Independence Hall, the Constitution Center, Valley Forge and the Betsy Ross House. I felt that the American Experiment was something I could step into and be a part of. This interest led me to intern for then State Rep. Frank Farry in middle school, and work with Councilman Brian O’Neill, who appointed me to serve on the Philadelphia Youth Commission while I was attending Holy Ghost. These experiences led me to study government at Georgetown University as a Baker Scholar.
After college, I spent a year working on Capitol Hill, and later become the Chief of Staff at the Manhattan Institute, one of the nation’s leading think tanks studying urban policy and renewal. These opportunities prepared me to lead and make a difference in my home – Northeast Philly.
The Northeast needs bold, energetic leadership to stop our decline and set a new course for our home. I will work tirelessly to revive the Northeast.- Public safety, public safety and public safety. When I was growing up in Northeast Philly, we could play outside as late as we wanted and our parents never had to worry. I want kids in the Northeast today to have the same experience I did.
As a State Senator, my top priority will be securing necessary resources for our first responders and standing up to D.A. Larry Krasner.
● We need funds to hire more police and raise their salaries. ● We should be able to walk around outside after dark without being afraid. ● Theft, car break-ins and other crimes should be fully prosecuted. ● We should have a robust neighborhood watch to coordinate full time with the police.
● Our schools should be safe havens for students to learn and flourish. - Investing in education will help make the Northeast safe and prepare our young people for the future. I will fight for more funding for afterschool programs, summer programs, vocational training, arts classes, music programs, physical education and gifted student programs. Kids need opportunities to find something they can succeed at and to be connected with mentors who can impact their lives. When kids have safe and productive environments to spend time in, they will stay out of trouble. I will support recreation centers and other spaces for kids to hang out safely. Also, I will prioritize helping students get summer jobs. I will work to connect students with the trades, as well as local businesses and empower young entrepreneurs.
- The Northeast is in need of a community renewal. I want to bring back the block parties and parades that we had growing up. I will invest in civic and community groups so neighbors can grow closer together. I will support and town watches to keep people safe. The Northeast used to be a tight-knit community where neighbors knew and cared for each other. I will fight to bring it back. I will also prioritize making the Northeast beautiful by physically cleaning up the litter, removing abandoned cars, cracking down on absentee landlords and ensuring renters abide by community standards. When the neighborhood looks beautiful, crime goes down. I will prioritize cleaning up Pennypack Park and beautifying the Northeast with public art and murals.
But making the Northeast safer is deeper than being able to walk around comfortably at night. If we have safer streets, more good people move to the Northeast and our neighbors will no longer flee. More businesses will want to invest in the Northeast, making it stronger.
My mom was an occupational therapist at Hahnemann and she helped people learn how to function again after traumatic injuries. She also worked as a special educator, helping kids with learning disabilities function in the world and catch up with their peers. Her kindness, attentiveness and nurturing nature and qualities I aspire to emulate.
I believe this idea also pertains to aspiring public servants, how they should never give up and always fight for their home no matter how many obstacles they face.
Rising costs have pushed out small business and made it difficult for Pennsylvanians to afford basic necessities. Over the next few years, the Commonwealth needs to focus on supporting the economy and ensuring the people have a path toward financial stability.
Economic growth necessitates a focus on infrastructure and public transportation that interconnect regions of Pennsylvania, allowing for Pennsylvania to become more self-reliant and stimulating our economy.
As a candidate, I've been working hard to build relationships with current senators who I can hit the ground running if elected.
Clark Kent: [laughs nervously] A super salad? I’ll just have a regular salad please
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City Councilman Brian O'Neill
National Federation of Independent Businesses
As a State Senator, I will work to push for more financial transparency regarding campaign spending, district office spending, and internal Harrisburg spending. I will also push for government accountability by being extremely open with the people on why I voted on legislation, and sharing my visions and goals.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 |
Officeholder Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 16, 2024
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| Preceded by Jimmy Dillon (D) |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 5 2024-Present |
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