Caleb McCoy Explains His Platform for Pennsylvania’s 79th District State Representative Race

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Across The Table, host James Finochio sits down with Caleb McCoy, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 79th District State Representative seat, which represents Altoona and parts of Blair County.Caleb shares his background as a nurse, veteran, and working-class candidate, and explains what motivated him to run for office. The conversation explores his views on healthcare, labor issues, immigration policy, and the role state government should play in improving the lives of working families.Throughout the discussion, Caleb talks about what he believes is broken in the current system and how public policy can better serve everyday people rather than powerful interests.In this conversation, they discuss:What a state representative actually does and why state government matters locallyCaleb’s experience as a nurse and how healthcare policy impacts working familiesWorking-class wages, unions, childcare, and paid parental leaveCampaign finance reform and the influence of money in politicsChallenges within the healthcare system and the need for accountabilityAbortion policy and why Caleb views it as a medical issueImmigration policy and its relationship to labor marketsHis vision for Altoona and economic opportunity in the regionThis interview is part of our effort to give voters in Pennsylvania’s 79th District the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates ahead of the March 17 special election.If you live in the district, follow Pennsylvania politics, or want to better understand the issues shaping this race, this conversation is worth a listen.Guest Information: Caleb McCoy Campaign Website: https://therealmccoyforpa.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/therealmccoyforpaFollow Across The TableYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AcrossTheTablePCInstagram https://www.instagram.com/acrossthetable.pc/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@across.the.tableFacebook https://www.facebook.com/across.the.table.podcast.2025If you enjoyed the episode, consider following the show and sharing it with someone in Pennsylvania’s 79th District who wants to hear directly from the candidates before voting.Support the show