ReleaseJuly 24, 2026

100 Days Out from Election Day, Democratic House Candidate Jessica McClay Is Reaching Voters

WILKES-BARRE, PA – With just over one hundred days before Election Day, Democratic State House candidate Jessica McClay isn’t slowing down.

She’s spent the summer connecting on front porches across Luzerne County and speaking with voters on the phone, reaching over 8,000 voters so far, and she says the message from them has been consistent.

“Having the opportunity to talk to so many of my neighbors here in the 121st has been an honor, and it’s been revealing,” said Jessica McClay. “People are struggling here. They’re worried about the potholes in our roads, they’re worried about the costs of groceries and utilities rising every day, and they’re worried about the funding for our public schools. I’m ready to take those issues to Harrisburg and bring home results for our working families.”

McClay currently serves as Chairwoman of Wilkes-Barre City Council, where she’s delivered on getting first responders new vehicles and safer equipment and worked with the city to address road and bridge repairs that are critically needed. She’s endorsed by outgoing Representative Eddie Day Pashinski, who has represented the 121st since 2006. McClay has also garnered support from the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association, the Pennsylvania State Education Association PAC, and the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania.

“I want voters to know that when they elect me, I’ll be looking out for them and their families,” said McClay. “There’s so much important work to do here, and I know how to bring colleagues together, across the aisle when I need to, to get our community the funding, attention, and support it deserves.”

McClay will face Republican opponent Michael Harostock in November. With 100 days left in the race, McClay’s campaign plans to hold multiple meet-and-greets at local community hubs and other events between now and November in addition to continuing to canvass the community.

Jessica McClay for State Representative 121st District

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Endorsed by State Representative for the 121st District - Eddie Day Pashinski

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Chair Woman of Wilkes Barre City Council

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Meet Jessica

Jessica McClay was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre. A graduate of James M. Coughlin High School and Bloomsburg University, Jessica and her husband Robb raised their three children in the North End where they have lived for more than 30 years. She is now a proud grandmother.

Jessica first became involved in the community as many of us do: as a coach for her kids’ T-ball and softball teams for 15 years. Learning to love service, she joined the Wilkes-Barre Planning Commission, the Wilkes-Barre Traffic Committee, and served ten years on the Wilkes-Barre Fire and Civil Service Board.

In 2024, Jessica ran for Wilkes-Barre City Council, and in 2026, became Chairwoman of the Council. During her service, Jessica collaborated with the Mayor and the city administration to pursue more grant opportunities and secured essential resources while shifting the financial burden away from taxpayers. Jessica supported funding for our first responders, acquiring specialized gear-washing equipment to protect firefighters from carcinogens and helping to modernize the Wilkes-Barre Police Department’s fleet with ten new vehicles. Jessica, committed to responsible government spending, also declined to participate in the Wilkes-Barre Employee Pension Program in order to save taxpayer money.

Now, Jessica McClay is running to be your State House Representative. She is committed to serving the people of the 121st District, and is the most qualified and dedicated candidate that will fight for you in Harrisburg.

About the District

PA State House District 121 includes:

Bear Creek Township
Bear Creek Village
Buck Township
Laurel Run
Plains Township
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre Township

Find your polling place at: vote.pa.gov/polls

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Jessica McClay Wilkes-Barre raised. Ready for Harrisburg.

The current Representative for the 121st endorses Jessica.

Service is what I know.

Priorities for the 121st.

Affordability

Create Jobs & Increase Revenue

Invest in Our Roads & Bridges

Support First Responders & Public Safety

Invest in Our Public Schools

Affordable & Accessible Health Care

Reproductive Rights

End Gerrymandering & Protect Our Right to Vote

Born here. Raised here. Serving here.

The campaign, on the record.

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Where Jessica is from.

Wilkes-Barre and our neighbors.

Make your vote count.

Power the campaign for the 121st.

Backed by the people who know the work.

Planned Parenthood PA Advocates

EMILYs List

Pennsylvania State Education Association

Represent PA

Clean Air Action

Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor Council

PA Professional Fire Fighters Association

Care For PA

Her Bold Move

National Democratic Redistricting Committee

Conservation Voters of PA

SEIU PA State Council

APSCUF

PASNAP

Greater Than PAC

Jane Fonda Climate PAC

Let's talk.

Jessica McClay for State Representative 121st District

Endorsed by State Representative for the 121st District - Eddie Day Pashinski

Chair Woman of Wilkes Barre City Council

Meet Jessica

About the District