First elected in 2020, PA State Rep. Joe Kerwin remains committed to defending the rights of his constituents and providing high-quality constituent services within the 125th Legislative District. Since his first election, Joe has had multiple pieces legislation enacted into law. His legislative priorities include protecting the Second Amendment rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and ensuring Pennsylvania’s nearly 800,000 veterans have access to the benefits they earned through military service.

Joe enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard at age 19 and continues to serve as a commissioned officer. In late 2023, he deployed to the Horn of Africa with Task Force Paxton, 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Horn of Africa. In Africa, he led an infantry company as part of a counter terrorism mission.