Rep. Anthony Bellmon's Biography
State Representative Anthony A. Bellmon was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2022 to represent the 203rd Legislative District in Northeast Philadelphia.
Since taking office, Bellmon has established a record of delivering results for Northeast Philadelphia while taking on growing leadership responsibilities in the Pennsylvania House. He serves as Co-Chair of the Pennsylvania Safe Caucus, has held leadership responsibilities within the Philadelphia House Delegation, and serves on the House Appropriations Committee.
Throughout his tenure, Bellmon has secured millions of dollars in state funding to improve neighborhood infrastructure, including significant investments in Lawncrest, Sturgis, and Jardel Recreation Centers. His legislative work focuses on strengthening public safety, addressing nuisance businesses, reforming the juvenile justice system, and expanding educational and economic opportunities.
Bellmon has also made constituent services a cornerstone of his work, expanding access to government resources and strengthening partnerships with community organizations throughout Northeast Philadelphia.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Bellmon attended Mount Greylock Regional High School in Massachusetts through the A Better Chance program. The first in his family to graduate from college, he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from The George Washington University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.
Before entering elected office, Bellmon worked in education, teaching middle school mathematics and serving as a dean of students in Philadelphia and Trenton, New Jersey. He also spent eight years working in the United States Congress, ultimately serving as a senior advisor on Capitol Hill.
Bellmon remains committed to making government more accessible, delivering meaningful results for his constituents, and advancing policies that create stronger, safer, and more prosperous communities throughout Pennsylvania.