Andre Carroll, a progressive from East Germantown, is set to become the next state representative from Northwest Philadelphia, making him the second openly LGBTQ Black man to be elected as a state rep. Carroll's candidacy is part of a wave of progressive candidates in Pennsylvania, with another progressive candidate also announced by FwdPennsylvania this week. Carroll's election is seen as a significant step towards justice reform and LGBTQ representation in Harrisburg.
Joe is an amazing young man and patriot! He’ll make a great PA State Senator and help restore the greatness of Philadelphia. https://t.co/leRirbGqCG
There's a good chance @AndreDCarroll will be Germantown's next state representative. Who is the 33-year-old progressive Democrat? New for @PhillyInquirer https://t.co/jbtYrVIPHT
Andre Carroll, a progressive from East Germantown, poised to become the next state representative from Northwest Philadelphia. Learn more about Carroll here ⤵️ https://t.co/PTvVGHdOA1
We announced two statewide candidates in Pennsylvania this week! @FwdPennsylvania ⬆️🇺🇸 https://t.co/LMqMjiMiWp https://t.co/xhrrFByosQ
Harrisburg is getting its 2nd openly LGBTQ Black lawmaker but, just as important, another progressive (gift link) https://t.co/if1SwFANLh via @phillyinquirer
Northwest Philly is about to send a progressive justice reformer and the second openly LGBTQ Black man to Harrisburg as state rep -- excellent profile by @JesseBunch_ https://t.co/bKcIn5Y40z