Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 23 until December 1, 2026.
Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 23 in 2026 Pennsylvania Primary Election.
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Get StartedAs Democratic chairman of the Health Committee, Rep. Frankel manages opposition to the barrage of anti-choice legislation that Republican leaders bring up for votes, year after year. Learn more
I also fight for immediate, concrete changes in policing, like banning chokeholds and rewriting Pennsylvania’s deadly use of force statute. But those reforms are not enough. We also need systemic changes, like bolstering our mental health supports so that appropriate, trained mental health professionals are answering calls for help. Learn more
Relying on oil, coal, and natural gas for Pennsylvania’s energy needs is an unsustainable path for our people and planet. The role of the General Assembly should be to invest in green energy solutions while we effectively tax and regulate polluters. I always have and always will oppose giveaways and incentives that exclusively benefit the fossil fuel industry. Learn more
If we are going to thrive, we have to make sure that our residents know that their state government will prioritizing their help and safety over the fossil fuel industry. Learn more
I always have and always will oppose giveaways and incentives that exclusively benefit the fossil fuel industry. Learn more
They would also protect our health and help position Pennsylvania as a leader in the new economy. If we are going to thrive, we have to make sure that our residents know that their state government will prioritizing their help and safety over the fossil fuel industry. Learn more
Relying on oil, coal, and natural gas for Pennsylvania’s energy needs is an unsustainable path for our people and planet. The role of the General Assembly should be to invest in green energy solutions while we effectively tax and regulate polluters. Learn more
Rep. Frankel has consistently cosponsored and voted for an independent, non-partisan redistricting commission that creates new districts that will allow the will of voters to be reflected in election results. Learn more
Similarly, Rep. Frankel finds our state’s lack of limits and transparency in the areas campaign finance or even cash gifts to be an embarrassment to the state and a constant threat to good policy. He has supports legislation to reveal and limit the outsized influence of wealthy industries on our laws. Learn more
Any rational person can see that requiring firearm owners to obtain a permit to carry loaded, concealed firearms does not interfere with their 2nd Amendment rights any more than requiring a permit for a protest rally does not interfere with 1st Amendment rights. Learn more
Any rational person can see that deadly weapons should be regulated at least as much as, say, swimming pools or lawnmowers. Learn more
I will continue to fight for universal background checks, raising the age minimum to purchase guns to 21, empowering family members and law enforcement to petition to temporarily block a person in crises from having guns, recognizing that responsible gun ownership includes locking up one’s guns and keeping them out of the hands of children, and banning sales of assault-style weapons. Learn more
I will continue to fight for universal background checks, raising the age minimum to purchase guns to 21, empowering family members and law enforcement to petition to temporarily block a person in crises from having guns, recognizing that responsible gun ownership includes locking up one’s guns and keeping them out of the hands of children, and banning sales of assault-style weapons. Learn more
Rep. Frankel believes health care access is a fundamental human right, and has worked to expand affordable, quality access. In following legislation around scope of practice, evidence-based medicine, and healthcare contracting, he’s made himself an expert and closely monitors legislation impacting how healthcare is paid for and delivered. Learn more
Frankel believes health care access is a fundamental human right, and has worked to expand affordable, quality access. In following legislation around scope of practice, evidence-based medicine, and healthcare contracting, he’s made himself an expert and closely monitors legislation impacting how healthcare is paid for and delivered. Learn more
We also need systemic changes, like bolstering our mental health supports so that appropriate, trained mental health professionals are answering calls for help. Learn more
Frankel will fight to ensure that gender diverse people continue to get the evidence-based care that they need, without interference from politicians. Learn more
You should be able to easily vote, whether you have a disability, an unstable address, an inflexible work schedule or you’re incarcerated. Learn more
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