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Jill is originally from Plum Borough. She earned a bachelor's degree in management engineering from Grove City College. She currently lives in Murrysville with her husband Leighton.

Jill began her career with Alcoa in sales and became vice president of sales and marketing for an Alcoa subsidiary. 

Jill Cooper is a state representative in State Assembly District 55. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

Supports policies that aim to keep taxes low and reduce government spending.

Plans to cut red tape and invest in local businesses to create good-paying jobs in Westmoreland County.

Supports expanding veteran healthcare programs, job training, and mental health services.

- Supports policies that aim to keep taxes low and reduce government spending.
- Plans to cut red tape and invest in local businesses to create good-paying jobs in Westmoreland County.
- Supports expanding veteran healthcare programs, job training, and mental health services.

Economy

Supports access to affordable healthcare and prescription drugs for seniors.

- Supports access to affordable healthcare and prescription drugs for seniors.

Healthcare

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Opposes policies that would allow schools to withhold information from parents about their children, such as policies regarding gender identity.

Supports policies that expand school choice, saying "every child deserves a high-quality education."

- Opposes policies that would allow schools to withhold information from parents about their children, such as policies regarding gender identity.
- Supports policies that expand school choice, saying "every child deserves a high-quality education."

Education

Supports policies that responsibly use Pennsylvania's natural resources to reduce reliance on foreign oil.

Supports producing clean coal and natural gas to keep energy prices low.

- Supports policies that responsibly use Pennsylvania's natural resources to reduce reliance on foreign oil.
- Supports producing clean coal and natural gas to keep energy prices low.

Energy & the Environment

Supports "securing our border" and preventing undocumented immigration.

Opposes "sanctuary city policies" in Pennsylvania, believing they undermine federal immigration law and public safety.

Supports law enforcement and first responders, and opposes "reckless attempts to defund our police."

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports "securing our border" and preventing undocumented immigration.
- Opposes "sanctuary city policies" in Pennsylvania, believing they undermine federal immigration law and public safety.
- Supports law enforcement and first responders, and opposes "reckless attempts to defund our police."

Public Safety

As of September 30, 2024, Jill Nixon Cooper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Jill Nixon Cooper

Jill is originally from Plum Borough. She has a bachelor's degree in management engineering from Grove City College. She currently lives in Murrysville with her husband Leighton.

Jill Cooper began her career with Alcoa in sales and became Vice President of Sales and Marketing for an Alcoa subsidiary. 

Jill Cooper has served as a state representative in State Assembly District 55 since December 2022.

Believes economic issues transcend political affiliation, race, gender, and religion.

Supports the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.

Believes in addressing economic issues that impact families in Westmoreland County and throughout Pennsylvania.

Supports policies that aim to grow Pennsylvania's economy and plans to be a "strong pro-business, pro-growth voice in the State Capitol."

Opposes tax increases on Pennsylvania families.

Supports policies that aim to foster economic growth, development, and opportunity.

Opposed Governor Wolf's extended school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Believes in prioritizing education and supporting teachers and parents in their children's learning.

- Opposes policies that would allow schools to withhold information from parents about their children, such as policies regarding gender identity.

Believes public safety issues "affect all of us."

Supports policies that enhance public safety and community well-being.

Endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #62.

Endorsed by the Allegheny Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 39.

Believes in a "conservative track record" on public safety, earning support from community leaders and organizations committed to defending values and protecting quality of life.

Believes in strong community involvement to enhance public safety.

Believes in strong community support for public safety measures.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes America and Pennsylvania are politically divided.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in restoring Pennsylvania as a "beacon of prosperity" by fighting for the 55th District's interests in Harrisburg.

Jill Nixon Cooper began her career with Alcoa in sales and became Vice President of Sales and Marketing for an Alcoa subsidiary. She retired from Alcoa to raise her children.

As of October 1, 2024, Jill Nixon Cooper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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