In 2022, Munroe successfully challenged Republican incumbent Todd Polinchock for Pennsylvania's 144th House District, defeating Polinchock by 515 votes.[5]
In 2024, Munroe was re-elected to the State House by 1,065 votes, or 51.3% of the vote over Bucks County Recorder of Deeds Republican Dan McPhillips.[6]
Political Positions
Abortion Rights
Munroe is a pro-choice candidate and opposes the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. He believes the government has no right to interfere in women's decisions about abortion.
Environment
Munroe prioritizes clean drinking water in his district, particularly in Warminster Township as well as protecting local farms from invasive species and unchecked development and lack of storm water mitigation. Additionally, he wants to invest in renewable energy for the district.
Gun Safety
As a former police officer, Munroe believes in the right to responsibly own guns and supports training courses on usage, handling, and storage to save lives. He also supports expanding mental health treatment to stop preventable deaths.
Healthcare
Munroe believes mental health care is a human right and that that there is a mental health epidemic in this country with long wait times for those who seek treatment. As a representative, has committed to advocate for more access to affordable mental healthcare.
Equality
Munroe supports the passage of the Equality Act, which was proposed during the 117th United States Congress, but never implemented. He supports the LGBTQ community.
Economic Issues
Munroe supports raising the minimum wage to a living wage and reforming laws for service workers so they are not so reliant on tips.
Tax Policy
Munroe believes that Pennsylvania should implement a natural gas extraction fee to lower taxes on local homeowners. He supports something akin to a 7% extraction fee on natural gas companies that frack in the commonwealth.
Education
Munroe believes in investing in all levels of education to ensure college remains affordable and K through 12 education remains high quality for all children. He believes that the state needs to change how Charter Schools, particularly online charter schools, are approved.
On student debt, Munroe wants to explore free Community College and Student Loan Debt Relief. [7]
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