Madsen sworn in for second term as state representative for 104th District

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    January 9, 2025 | 8:48 AM

HARRISBURG, Jan. 7 – State Rep. Dave Madsen, D-Dauphin, was sworn in to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today, beginning his second term serving the 104th Legislative District.

“I’m honored that my constituents here in Dauphin County once again chose me as their advocate in the Capitol,” Madsen said. “As in my first term, my guiding principle as their legislator will be introducing, supporting and passing legislation that will create jobs that pay, schools that teach, and government that works, to borrow a phrase.

“In my work last term as a member of Appropriations Committee, I helped craft and pass a budget supporting these key pillars,” Madsen said. “As state representative for my communities, I’ve collaborated with my fellow legislators and local and state stakeholders to advance initiatives that helped to improve the quality of life here in our communities in Dauphin County through strategic investments in our local schools, small businesses and municipalities.

“I am looking forward this term to continuing this critical work on behalf of the people of the 104th District.”

In his second term, Madsen said he will be focused on the following issues to improve life in his home communities and throughout Pennsylvania:

  • Bringing in more good paying union jobs, which is the surest route to the middle class.
  • Increasing investments in quality education for all Pennsylvania’s children.
  • Supporting small businesses, the driver of flourishing local economies.
  • Developing the supply of affordable housing because everyone has a right to a home.
  • Implementing anti-blight measures to make sure that people feel safe and welcome in their neighborhoods.

The Pennsylvania General Assembly is currently in its 209th consecutive legislative session, which began on Jan. 1, 2025, and will run through Nov. 30, 2026. Pennsylvania's legislative sessions are numbered consecutively, beginning with the first session held in 1790.

The oath of office was administered by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd, and the invocation was given by Bishop Maureen L. Davis, who is pastor of the Open Door Mission True Light Church, located in Philadelphia.

The 104th District comprises part of the City of Harrisburg and Lower Swatara and Swatara and Highspire, Paxtang and Steelton boroughs.