John I. Kane

John I. Kane
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 9th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 5, 2021 (2021-01-05)
Preceded by	Tom Killion
Personal details
Born	(1960-11-12) November 12, 1960 (age 64)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lori
Children	4
Residence	Birmingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Occupation	Plumber
Profession	Business Manager of Plumbers Union Local #690
Website	Campaign website

John Ignatius Kane Sr. (born November 12, 1960) is an American politician and trade union leader. He is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 9th District since 2021.

Kane trained as a plumber, stating that learning a trade gave his life direction. He later became the Business Manager of the Philadelphia Plumbers Local 690.[1] Kane ran for state senate in 2014, against Thomas J. McGarrigle.

He defeated Brett Burman in the Democratic primary for the 9th district on June 2, 2020.[2] He won the November 2020 general election over incumbent Republican Tom Killion, receiving 52% of the vote compared to Killion's 48%.[3]

He ran for re-election in 2024 against Mike Woodin.[4]

Pennsylvania State Senate

John Kane was first elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in the November 2020 general election, defeating the incumbent Tom Killion.

Legislation

Kane, joined by Senators Devlin Robinson and Art Haywood, sponsored Senate Bill 986, which would establish the Safe School Drinking Water Fund. This would mandate that all schools equip drinking water outlets with lead filters. The bill was referred to the Education Committee on November 15, 2023.[5]

Political Positions

2020 Election

Kane disagrees with claims of fraud in the 2020 election, and he opposed attempts to overturn the election.[6]

Abortion

Kane supports legal abortion.[7]

Voting

Kane supports mail-in voting.[8]

References

1. "Labor leader Kane eyes Dem nod to challenge Killion". Delaware County Daily Times. October 3, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
2. Mahon, Ed (November 6, 2020). "Biden may win Pennsylvania, but Democrats fell in races across the state — and the infighting has begun". Spotlight PA. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
3. "2020 Presidential Election Results in Chester County". My Chester County. November 13, 2020. Archived from the original on November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
4. "2024 PA General Election Results - State Senate District 9". USA TODAY. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
5. "Robinson, Kane, Haywood Announce Legislation Addressing Lead in School Water". Pennsylvania Senate Republicans. November 15, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
6. "Key Issues - John Kane for State Senate PA-09 - Kane 4 Senate". John Kane for State Senate PA-09. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
7. "Key Issues - John Kane for State Senate PA-09 - Kane 4 Senate". John Kane for State Senate PA-09. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
8. "Key Issues - John Kane for State Senate PA-09 - Kane 4 Senate". John Kane for State Senate PA-09. Retrieved August 3, 2024.