Biography

BENHAM, Jessica L., a Representative from Allegheny County; born in Allegheny County, Pa.; B.A., political science and communication studies, Bethel University; M.A., communication, Minnesota State University; M.A., bioethics, University of Pittsburgh; director of development, Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2021 term; appointed, Deputy Whip (2021-2022); reelected to the House for the 2023 term.