About Joe

Representative Joe Hogan is serving in his first term as state representative for Pennsylvania's 142nd Legislative District.

Joe received a master’s degree in community and economic development from Penn State University and dedicated his career to public service. As a member of former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick’s staff, he developed experience helping neighbors and listened to the needs of the community.

At the local level, Joe wrote and managed grants as program director for The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks (RDA). Working at the RDA provided insight into the needs of small businesses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He worked with regional partners, secured and distributed more than $1 million in grants and loans to keep local businesses operational. Joe was also responsible for the administration of millions of dollars in emergency services grants to keep our communities safe and first responders prepared.

He serves on the following committees: Children and Youth (Vice-Chair), Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (Chair of subcommittee on Consumer Protection), Gaming Oversight, and Human Services.

He is active in the community and dedicates time to many non-profit organizations and formally volunteering for the Boy Scouts of America in lower Bucks County.

A proud lifelong resident of lower Bucks County, Joe is a graduate of Conwell-Egan Catholic High School.

Joe, his wife, Janita, and his newborn daughter Asha reside in the Langhorne section of Middletown Township.