A working class voice for working class people.
I’m Justin Byers — born and raised in New Castle. I’m running to fight for working families: paychecks that keep up, healthcare you can afford, schools that get the support they actually need, and a government you can trust.
My main priorities for District 9
1) Paychecks & Worker Fairness
Raise the minimum wage to $12 and index it so it doesn’t fall behind
Guaranteed breaks and fair overtime after long shifts
2) Lower Healthcare Costs
$35 insulin cap for state-regulated plans
Crack down on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and hidden pricing that drives up costs
3) Stronger Schools
PSSA/Keystone results delivered by August 1
Reliable transportation so kids don’t miss class over a bus
4) Clean Government & Accountability
No corporate PAC money + $0 gift ban
Ban stock trading by elected officials (index funds/blind trust-style rules)
An independent redistricting commission
In 2024, I ran for school board because transparency and real results matter. Even when the system doesn’t make it easy, I’m not walking away. Harrisburg needs more people who live the consequences of its decisions and who will show up, listen, and fight for our community.