Jessica St Clair: bringing evidence-based leadership and common sense to Harrisburg

Strong public schools are the foundation of strong communities—and as a teacher, professor, and parent, Jessica St Clair understands that better than most.

Jessica has spent nearly two decades working in Pennsylvania classrooms, from middle and high schools to community college. She currently teaches biology at Harrisburg Area Community College and has taught in multiple public school districts across the Commonwealth. She has seen firsthand how funding decisions made in Harrisburg affect class sizes, curriculum quality, special education services, and teacher retention.

As the mother of two children attending schools in the South Middleton School District, Jessica knows that parents want schools that are safe, well-resourced, and focused on preparing students for real-world success—whether that means college, career, or skilled trades.

In the Pennsylvania House, Jessica will work to:

• Find real solutions that keep our children safe

• Fully and fairly fund public education across districts

• Support educators with competitive pay, professional respect, and classroom resources

• Expand access to career and technical education and community college pathways

• Ensure schools have the support they need to meet students’ mental health and special education needs

Jessica believes education policy should be guided by evidence, experience, and respect for local communities—not political talking points.

Healthcare should be accessible, affordable, and rooted in science—not politics.

With a background in biology, molecular medicine, and public health, Jessica St Clair brings a deep understanding of how health policy affects individuals, families, and communities. She has worked in health-related regulatory roles with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and has taught generations of students preparing for careers in healthcare and science.

Jessica knows that families in Cumberland County worry about rising healthcare costs, access to providers—especially in mental health—and the impact of public health decisions on their daily lives.

As a state representative, Jessica will fight to:

• Protect access to affordable healthcare for working families and seniors

• Strengthen mental health services and community-based care

• Support healthcare workers and workforce training programs

• Ensure public health decisions are guided by data, transparency, and trust

Jessica believes Pennsylvania can improve health outcomes while respecting personal responsibility, medical expertise, and community needs.

Protecting Pennsylvania’s natural resources is about protecting our health, our economy, and our future.

Jessica St Clair has worked as an environmental inspector and regulator with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, where she conducted inspections, investigated citizen complaints, and responded to environmental emergencies. She understands how environmental policy works on the ground—not just on paper.

From clean drinking water and safe air to responsible land use and waste management, environmental protection directly affects families in Cumberland County.

In Harrisburg, Jessica will:

• Protect clean water, air, and soil for current and future generations

• Support responsible development that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship

• Ensure environmental laws are enforced fairly and transparently

• Invest in science-based solutions to environmental and public health challenges

Jessica believes environmental responsibility and economic growth are not opposites—and that smart policy can achieve both.

Pennsylvanians deserve a government that works for them—not for special interests.

Jessica St Clair has spent her career inside systems that require oversight, transparency, and accountability. Whether conducting inspections, enforcing regulations, or serving in faculty governance, she has consistently worked to ensure institutions serve the people they are meant to support.

She believes trust in government is built through honesty, ethics, and a willingness to listen—even when it’s hard.

As a member of the Pennsylvania House, Jessica will:

• Advocate for transparent, ethical government practices

• Support strong oversight and clear accountability standards

• Work across party lines to solve problems, not score points

• Put constituents first by staying accessible and responsive

Jessica is running to bring common-sense leadership, integrity, and respect back to state government—because Harrisburg should work for the people of House District 87.