José Giral is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 180th Legislative District since 2023. A longtime Philadelphia resident, he serves communities including Fairhill, Harrowgate, Juniata, Port Richmond, and Kensington. Before politics, Giral owned a successful small business and advocated for his neighborhood, earning appointment to former Governor Tom Wolf’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs; he also serves as Ward Leader of Philadelphia's 33rd Ward. Notable achievements include securing millions in state funding for local projects, businesses, and initiatives, plus committee roles appointed in 2025 by Speaker Joanna McClinton: Energy, Gaming Oversight , Human Services, Labor & Industry, and Liquor Control; he is Vice Chair of the Latino Caucus and vice-chair of the Labor and Workforce Development Task Force on the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Giral's formal education are not available in public records. His political experience includes election to the Pennsylvania House in 2022 for his first term, community advocacy, service on the Latino Affairs Commission, and ward leadership. In the legislature, he sponsored bills such as H.B. 1548 and focuses on economic opportunity, consumer protections, and equity for working families and underserved communities.