Meriam Sabih

Meriam Sabih is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 131 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Milou Mackenzie.[1][2] A freelance journalist with a master's degree in political science from Lehigh University, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that her priorities include lowering costs, public education and protecting elections.[3]

Meriam Sabih earned a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and a graduate degree from Lehigh University, and her career experience includes journalism.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has worked as a freelance journalist for more than a decade, has three sons in public schools, and is the daughter of public servants: her mother worked in a Veterans hospital and her father is a union member.[3]

Sabih also ran for the seat in 2024, when she lost the District 131 general election to incumbent Milou Mackenzie, 42.7 percent to 57.2 percent.[1] She advanced from the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary for the seat with 99.8 percent of the vote.[1] Her 2026 survey responses list lowering the cost of everyday essentials, prioritizing public education and defending democracy as her key messages, along with economic growth that protects Pennsylvania's natural beauty.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.