Dan Miller , a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 42nd House District in Allegheny County from 2013 until resigning in December 2025 to become a judge on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Born February 9, 1973, in Danbury, Connecticut, he is an Army National Guard veteran, former public defender, and community volunteer. Notable achievements include serving as Majority Whip , Majority Caucus Chairman , Minority Caucus Chairman , Chair of the Blue-Green Caucus, and member of the Climate Caucus; he earned a 92% on the Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard for priorities like public transportation and renewable energy. He also advocated for the disability community and labor movements.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Danbury High School; earned a Juris Doctor from Catholic University of America.
• Early Career: Worked as an assistant solicitor in the Allegheny County Law Department and with the Allegheny County Public Defender's Office.
• Political Roles:
  • Mt. Lebanon Commission .
  • Delegate, Democratic National Convention .
  • Elected to Pennsylvania House in special election ; reelected for five terms.
  • Appointed to Joint State Government Commission and Employment First Oversight Commission .
  • Won Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas seat .