Biography
Davon Magwood is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 55, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Jill Cooper.[1][2] A Pittsburgh native and chef who ran for the seat in 2024, he described himself in a 2024 Ballotpedia survey as a stand-up comedian and screenwriter running on housing, wages and education.[2][3]
Davon Magwood was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and earned a high school diploma from Schenley High School, according to Ballotpedia, which lists his career experience as working as a chef.[2] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a father of three who grew up in government housing, worked as a chef and line cook, and works as a stand-up comedian and screenwriter.[3]
Magwood was the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 55 in 2024, when incumbent Jill Cooper defeated him in the general election, 67.6 percent to 32.1 percent.[2] In that survey he named affordable housing and renters' rights, raising the minimum wage, and increased state funding for public schools as his key messages.[3]
- 1.Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Davon Magwood · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Davon Magwood - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Pennsylvania House District 55
Davon Magwood is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 55 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
