Meriam Sabih

Meriam Sabih earned a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University, and a graduate degree from Lehigh University. Her career experience includes working in journalism.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Meriam Sabih is a dedicated advocate for education, women's rights, and government accountability. With a Master's in Political Science from Lehigh University, all three of her boys in public schools, and now as a Penn State Mom, she champions a strong public education system. For over a decade, Meriam has worked as a freelance journalist holding those in power accountable.

Her commitment to serve with compassion is rooted in her upbringing. Meriam is the daughter of hardworking public servants; her mother worked in a Veterans hospital and her father is a Union member. She is determined to stand up for the rights and needs of the community and is committed to making our Commonwealth work for everyone.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Lower costs of everyday essentials

Making life more affordable for our families and children.Prioritize Public Education

We need to raise academic standards, encourage fair funding, and bolster our trade programs.Defend Our Democracy

We should protect the integrity of our fair elections

and stop the efforts of election deniers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Advocate for Smart Economic Growth

We must attract businesses that provide good-paying

jobs while protecting Pennsylvania’s natural beauty.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Meriam Sabih. I am a long-time community organizer, volunteer, and a mom of three. I have a Master’s degree in Political Science from Lehigh University.

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I am running for public office to represent the people of our great state and advocate for the change we need. My priority will be to serve the people in my district and state and lead with compassion, understanding, and fortitude.

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As a journalist, I have written about and researched some of the challenges we are facing. As a candidate, I am committed to responding to these challenges with meaningful action. From promoting education and good governance to creating policies that support medical decisions between doctors and patients without government intervention. My focus is on helping Pennsylvania thrive as a state that works for everyone. ​

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As a mother fortunate to raise my three boys in the Lehigh Valley, I’m passionate about improving the lives of Pennsylvania families. I’ve always been driven by a desire to bring people together and work towards a more just and prosperous future. I am running to advocate for the values that matter most to our Commonwealth and with your support will elevate the voices of my constituents.

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I come from a family of proud Americans deeply involved in public service. Beyond tireless community work, my parents were both civil servants. My mother worked in the VA hospital as a pharmacy technician serving our Veterans for over 31 years and my father worked is a Union member

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Protect Reproductive Freedoms

Family planning decisions such as IVF and contraception should be made with doctors, not politicians.Prioritize Public Education

We need to raise academic standards, encourage fair funding, and bolster our trade programs.Defend Our Democracy

We should protect the integrity of our fair elections

and stop the efforts of election deniers.

Advocate for Smart Economic Growth

We must attract businesses that provide good-paying

jobs while protecting Pennsylvania’s natural beauty.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe that access to quality education is essential and I am committed to working to ensure that every child has the support and resources they need to succeed. I am running for the PA House of Representatives to protect funding for education, defend our freedoms, advocate for smart environmental growth as well as keeping government out of medical decisions between families and their doctors.

I will also do everything I can to lower the costs of living for our hard working families. I grew up in a one bedroom apartment and know what it means to see my parents work hard and now want to make sure our children are able to afford homes when they graduate and have a better life than us.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a concerned mom of three young boys, have been a long-time community organizer, and volunteer. I believe in showing up for my neighbors, being there, genuinely listening and working together.

I will do more than hand out certificates when a business opens. I believe in working hard and showing up. I also have a Master's Degree from Lehigh University in Political Science and am a journalist writing on national and international news including education and democracy. I have researched complex issues and written about them and now it is my intention to continue to serve my community without having an extreme agenda on either side. Our politics has unfortunately become so polarized and I’m running to be a moderate sensible voice that will serve and shun extremism in our politics and work together.

My opponent has voted against reproductive rights with no exceptions whatsoever, for mandatory funerals for fetal remains with no options for families to opt out, against fairly funding our public schools, and wanted to overthrow the elections in Pennsylvania. We need someone who will make sure we make better and more compassionate decisions for our families and state.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The best part of the campaign by far has been meeting so many supportive, kind people at the doors and genuinely listening to their concerns. We have knocked on over 12,000 doors and are also meeting with many independent voters and moderate Republicans. I met a Republican teacher yesterday who said I have her vote after I mentioned I am endorsed by the PSEA. Another 72 year old Republican woman who had just received her ballot said she researched both me and my opponent and was going to vote for me even before I showed up at her door and in fact will vote for all Democrats this year. Another Republican woman said she has five daughters and reproductive freedom is important to her so she will be voting for me and telling her daughters to support me too.

I also met a young Republican family with a newborn who told me they wouldn’t be able to have their recent child through IVF if abortion bans were in place in Pennsylvania and they were concerned and will support me.

It has been the most wonderful experience meeting people one on one and hearing from them.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

PSEA, AFT PA, Planned Parenthood, AFL CIO, Vote Pro Choice, Moms Demand Action Gunsense Candidate, Vote Mama, Climate Cabinet, Her Bold Move, Now PA, Represent PA, Imapct IA, HSDPA, NDRC, Montgomery County Sheriff