La'Tasha D. Mayes

La’Tasha, a Pennsylvania native from West Philadelphia, is a state representative focused on advocating for racial, gender, and economic justice. With 25 years of experience in reproductive health, rights, and justice movements, she made history in 2023 as the first out lesbian woman elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. La'Tasha prioritizes health care access, particularly Black maternal health and abortion access. Raised by a single mother who was an Army Veteran and union member, La'Tasha learned the importance of civic engagement from a young age. After moving to Pittsburgh for college, she became a community organizer and policy advocate in 1999. In her first term, La'Tasha has been a respected figure in Harrisburg and House District 24, cosponsoring over 180 bills, prime sponsoring 6 bills, and passing legislation like the CROWN Act in a bipartisan manner. She has focused on delivering high-quality constituent services, securing funding for her district, and engaging with the community through various events. La'Tasha is currently running for re-election to continue her work in disrupting politics and serving the people of Pennsylvania.