Biography
Melissa Barnes is the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 93, in the November 3, 2026 general election. A Social Security disability attorney, she previously taught math and science in York City schools.[1][2][3]
Melissa Barnes graduated from York College of Pennsylvania in 2004, earned a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2009, and received a law degree from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2022.[1] Her survey response says she taught math and science in York City schools for more than a decade and founded the York City Schools STEAM Academy.[3] It says that in 2025 she helped rekindle Indivisible York.[3]
- 1.Melissa Barnes - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Melissa Barnes - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Pennsylvania House District 93
Melissa Barnes is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Pennsylvania House District 93 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
