Sen. Devlin Robinson was elected in November 2020 and reelected in November 2024 to serve residents of the 37th Pennsylvania State Senatorial District, which includes parts of Allegheny County.
Robinson was raised in Brookline, a neighborhood in the south end of Pittsburgh, and attended Central Catholic High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps – continuing a family tradition of military service dating back four generations.
Following the 9/11 attacks, Robinson requested assignment to the infantry, ensuring him a spot on the front lines. He served one combat tour in Afghanistan and two in Iraq, where as an infantryman in Nasiriyah (ambush alley) his unit fought door-to-door conducting searches in the days leading up to the subsequent rescue of Army POW Jessica Lynch. He also later served in Fallujah.
Upon his honorable discharge, Robinson returned home to Pittsburgh and founded his own company, Veterans Medical Technology and earned a business degree from Robert Morris University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business.
Robinson has prime-sponsored an assortment of legislation with the following priorities: lowering and reforming tax codes; assisting and honoring veterans, first responders and law enforcement; supporting small businesses; enhancing manufacturing and labor opportunities; advocating for better access to quality healthcare; and many more. He has had ten bills signed into law so far, including one in November 2025 to improve early literacy rates in Pennsylvania and ensure every student is reading proficiently by the end of third grade.
He also played a vital role in the opposition of PennDOT’s bridge tolling plan in his first term, vocalizing his disapproval and sponsoring legislation against it. Through his persistence and amplifying the voices of his constituents, PennDOT has permanently halted the bridge tolling initiative.
Another highlight of his accomplishments happened in 2024, when Robinson championed legislation creating a new Urban Search and Rescue Task Force in western PA to enhance the safety and emergency response preparedness of the region. Now enshrined in law, this task force ensures that western Pennsylvania will have access to vital, life-saving resources during critical moments.
Robinson serves as the chair of the Labor and Industry Committee where he continues to support workers and businesses, foster policies that create jobs, ensure fair labor practices, and strengthen the economic vitality of our commonwealth. Additionally, he’s proud to serve as vice chair of the Transportation Committee and is a member of the following committees: Banking and Insurance; Community, Economic and Recreational Development; Institutional Sustainability and Innovation; Law and Justice, and Appropriations.
He is also an active board member for the State Employees’ Retirement System, Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission, Ireland Trade Commission, Southwest Veterans Center, PennSERVE, PA Interscholastic Esports Association, Port of Pittsburgh Commission, and PA Workforce Investment Board. He also serves on numerous veterans’ service organizations, as well as many other charitable organizations in and around southwestern Pennsylvania.
He is passionate about representing and serving his constituents, with two district offices available to assist with a variety of state-related issues.