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Katie Muth

Katie Muth

Dem

State Senator · Senate District 44

199 Bills
556 Votes
0 Answered

Biography

Katie J. Muth is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 44th District, which includes parts of Chester, Montgomery, and Berks Counties. First elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 for her second term, she resides in East Vincent Township, Chester County, with her husband Trevor and two dogs. A passionate advocate known for challenging both parties—calling the Capitol the "dome of corruption"—she fights corporate polluters for clean air, water, and land, pushes for transparency in judicial appointments and funding, and supports veterans and families. Notable achievements include sponsoring Senate Bill 1286 , raising National Guard pay from $100 to $180 per day, and serving as a trustee on the Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System, where she pursued withheld documents.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Born and raised in western Pennsylvania, earned a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Penn State University and a master's degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Mesa, Arizona, focusing on concussion-related injuries in student athletes.
  • Professional Background: Worked as an adjunct professor of kinesiology and practiced sports medicine.
  • Political Experience: Sworn in January 2019; served two sessions as Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee , hosting 85 public hearings on Democratic initiatives; committee roles include Policy, Finance, Health and Human Services, and Intergovernmental Operations; advocate for affordable housing and community development.

Committees

5 assignments
Community, Economic and Recreational Development member
Environmental Resources and Energy member
Finance member
State Government member
Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness democratic chair

At a glance

Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 44
Born
September 20, 1983 (42 years old)
Mailing
Room 185, Main Capitol Senate Box 203044, Harrisburg, PA 17120