Maria Collett
Maria Collett (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 12. She assumed office on December 1, 2018. Her current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Collett (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 12. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Maria Collett earned a B.A. English Literature from the University of Maryland College Park, a juris doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law - Camden, and a bachelor's of science in nursing from Drexel University. Her career experience includes working as a nurse.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Collett was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Youth Committee
- Health & Human Services Committee
- Institutional Sustainability & Innovation
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
2023-2024
Collett was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Youth Committee, Minority Chair
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
- Health & Human Services Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
2021-2022
Collett was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Youth Committee, Minority Chair
- Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Local Government Committee
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
2019-2020
Collett was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging & Youth Committee, Minority Chair
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate State Government Committee
- Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12
Incumbent Maria Collett (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12
Robert Costello III (R) is running in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 on May 19, 2026.
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2022
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12
Incumbent Maria Collett defeated Rob Davies in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maria Collett (D) | 59.8 | 77,532 |
 | Rob Davies (R) | 40.2 | 52,033 | |
| Total votes: 129,565 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12
Incumbent Maria Collett advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maria Collett | 99.3 | 31,353 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 222 | ||
| Total votes: 31,575 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12
Rob Davies advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rob Davies | 99.5 | 23,383 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 106 | ||
| Total votes: 23,489 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12
Maria Collett defeated Stewart Greenleaf Jr. in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maria Collett (D) | 52.7 | 62,069 |
| Stewart Greenleaf Jr. (R) | 47.3 | 55,742 | ||
| Total votes: 117,811 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12
Maria Collett advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maria Collett | 100.0 | 15,332 |
| Total votes: 15,332 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12
Stewart Greenleaf Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stewart Greenleaf Jr. | 100.0 | 14,662 | |
| Total votes: 14,662 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2018
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| “ | What is your political philosophy?
As a senator, Maria is committed to making sure Pennsylvanians have clean, safe drinking water and access to quality, affordable healthcare. Maria is also passionate about making sure we have fair elections, common sense gun safety legislation, and an economy that works for all Pennsylvanians.[2] |
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| —Maria Collett[1] | ||
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2025.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- Americans for Prosperity - Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Associated Pennsylvania Constructors — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the highway construction industry.
- CeaseFirePA — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to gun safety.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2024.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- Americans for Prosperity - Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- CeaseFirePA — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to gun safety.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2023.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2022.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2021.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2020.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- Americans for Prosperity - Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2019.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- Americans for Prosperity - Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Stewart Greenleaf (R) |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 12 2018-Present |
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