Senator Art Haywood ** represents Pennsylvania's **4th Senate District, which includes Northwest Philadelphia and Eastern Montgomery County, such as parts of Abington, Cheltenham, Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, and Germantown. Born on January 28, 1957, he is an attorney and advocate for affordable housing, economic justice, and vulnerable populations. Notable achievements include securing $100 million annually for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund, $14 million for health clinics, and up to $100 million to remove lead from school water; reforming guardianship laws; and authoring key reports like the State of Black Pennsylvania Report , ENOUGH Report on campus harassment , and Poverty Report. He received awards such as Legislator of the Year from the Life Sciences Caucus and The Arc of PA, Excellence Award from PHFA, and Economic Justice Award from the Philadelphia Unemployment Project.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College; pursued graduate studies as a Marshall Scholar at the London School of Economics.
• Professional Career: Began at Community Legal Services helping families avoid foreclosure; worked at Regional Housing Legal Services and Esperanza; founded a private practice aiding nonprofits in neighborhood revitalization.
• Political Experience: Elected Cheltenham Township Commissioner in 2009 , where he divested pension funds from gun manufacturers, launched Sustainable Cheltenham, and enacted non-discrimination ordinances. Elected State Senator for the 4th District in 2014, defeating incumbent LeAnna Washington in the Democratic primary. Served on Governor Tom Wolf’s Vaccine Taskforce during COVID-19, securing $193 million in CARES Act funding against evictions and homelessness.