Denise Maris

Party: Democrat

Office: PA House ( District: 76 )

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Denise Maris moved to Renovo in 2014 with her partner, a Renovo native and their two young children. Denise worked as a paralegal for 15 years, working in general law including Domestic Relations, contracts, small claims court and class action suits. Seeing an opportunity to build on her Associates Degree, she began her studies at Lock Haven University in the fall of 2014. During her time studying, Denise worked part time driving school bus for Susquehanna Transit transporting elementary school children.

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Abortion

I am pro-choice. The fundamental right to make decisions about our own bodies must be guaranteed. Without that, there is no true liberty. Each of us has the freedom to decide when and with whom we have a child. Forcing someone to continue with a pregnancy

Voting Rights and Access

The right of citizens to vote and choose their representatives is paramount. Without free and fair elections, no other rights can be guaranteed. The ability of citizens to vote by mail has served to enfranchise those who work away from home such as milita

Taxes/Economy

I have a clear understanding of what the citizens of the 76th District are currently experiencing. I know what it is like to raise a family, and manage a household, all while living paycheck to paycheck. I understand the stress of unexpected expenses, the

Climate Change/Environmental Policy

I see the beauty and possibilities that our great district has to offer in Clinton and Union Counties. Exploring and promoting the PA Wilds will not only maintain the unique beauty of our state but will bring more revenue to the district. We need to teach

Immigration

I believe that we must have secure borders and that prospective immigrants should do everything they can to follow the process. However, I do believe that asylum seekers should be treated like the refugees they are and be given an opportunity to go throug

LGBTQ Rights

I believe that the LGBTQ+ community deserves the same fundamental rights as all citizens of the United States. Who we marry, what job we desire, how we choose to raise our children, where we choose to live are all personal decisions that we have the const

Police/Criminal Justice Reform

I support decriminalizing marijuana which would impact many of those incarcerated for marijuana related offences. I also support putting systems in place to deal with those facing addiction. Incarceration is no way to get clean. There must be changes to t

Gun Policy

I will work to pass universal background checks for all gun sales. This is a measure that is supported by people from all backgrounds and political leanings. None of us wants someone with a violent criminal history or an unstable individual to have access

Additional Comments

I know that having access to a quality, affordable education empowers our students to compete on a global scale. I understand that the relationships that can be developed between our local students and local industry benefit both, and encourage our young

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