Introduction
Katie Muth is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who represents the 44th District. Her district includes portions of northeastern Chester County and southwesterrn Montgomery and Berks Counties.
Political Career
Elections
2018 election
Muth was unopposed in the Democratic primary. In the general election, she defeated incumbent Republican John Rafferty - who had represented the 44th District since 2003 - by a margin of 62,692 to 57,943 (52% to 48%). Her victory was part of the "blue wave" that increased Democratic and female representation in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Congressional delegation.
Committee Assignments
Collett sits on the following committees in the Senate:
- Finance
- Health & Human Services
- Intergovernmental Operations
- State Government
- Urban Affairs & Housing –- Minority Chair
Political positions
Muth supports initiatives such as rebate programs to decrease the burden of property taxes, along with ending increasing property taxes. She supports corporations and oil and gas industry paying more in taxes. She supports state-sponsored healthcare for all.
2019 Budget Debate
During a budget debate in June of 2019, Senator Muth took the floor and read a letter from a disabled constituent who relies on the PA General Assistance Program. Throughout her reading, Republican Majority Leader Jake Corman of Bellefonte loudly raised a point of order which was not recognized by the president (Democratic Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman). The Republican-controlled Senate voted against renewing the program 26–24. The video of the confrontation became viral and Muth was acknowledged on Twitter by Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Elizabeth Warren, recalling a similar incident in Warren's career.
2020 Presidential Endorsement
On November 8, 2019 Muth tweeted her official endorsement of Senator Elizabeth Warren in her bid for the presidency.