Pennsylvania State House District 44

Current seat holder: Valerie S. Gaydos.

Hadley Haas

Hadley Haas

Campaign site

“Hadley never expected to take her advocacy into politics until the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary. Watching the horror from home while both of her kids were in school, she decided to do something. In 2020, Hadley became the elections chair for Moms Demand Action locally, and quickly became a co-lead of the Pittsburgh chapter. Through this work she has met with mothers who have lost their sons, families who have lost numerous loved ones through gun violence, and advocated for candidates and policy changes that will keep our kids safe.” (Campaign website)
“In Harrisburg, the same compassion and sense of selflessness that has driven all of her service throughout her life will motivate her work. As a mother, she will look out for our kids and their safety. Most importantly, she will never forget what this community has done for her, and always tell us the truth, do as she says, and vote for what is right.” (Campaign website)
“I watched my dad work in the steel mills and my grandparents, union members, fight for every dollar they earned, every benefit they secured, and every piece of the life they built. I know that none of that is guaranteed. It depends on good schools. It depends on leaders who put working families ahead of billionaire corporations. It depends on safe communities where families can put down roots and thrive. That's why I'm running.” (Campaign website)
“End taxpayer-funded handouts to billionaire corporations that do little for our communities” (Campaign website)

Valerie Gaydos

Valerie Gaydos graduated from Dickinson College in 1989. Her career experience includes working as a small business owner and advocate.

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“Volunteer Join the team to help send Valerie back to Harrisburg to fight for us!” (Campaign website)