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Jose Giral

State HouseDemocrat

PA-PA HD-180 State House

Puerto Rican

About

Jose Giral is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 180th district, serving since 2022. Puerto Rican born and New York-raised, he is a former small business owner who has called Philadelphia home for more than two decades. He ran an automotive repair shop in the city for over 17 years before entering politics.

Family & Heritage

Puerto Rican born. Raised in New York. Has called Philadelphia home for more than 20 years.

Political Career

Before Politics

Owner of an automotive repair shop in Philadelphia for over 17 years; small business owner

Education

W.H. Maxwell Career and Technical High School, 1989

Key Issues & Priorities

*Human services
*labor and industry
*aging and older adult services
*liquor control
*economic development