- Amanda CappellettiState Senate, District 17, PAAmanda is a state senator and dedicated public servant seeking re-election to Pennsylvania State Senate District 17. Since her initial...
- Andre CarrollState House, District 201, PAAndre, a community leader born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has dedicated his life to public service. Growing up in the...
- Brad ChambersState House, District 41, PABrad is a dedicated advocate for change in Pennsylvania, driven by his passion for addressing inequalities in education, housing, and...
- Ashley ComansState House, District 34, PAAshley is a dedicated community advocate with a strong belief in the power of giving back and creating positive change in the community. As a...
- Mercedes EvansState House, District 103, PAMercedes is a dedicated public servant and community advocate, currently serving as a Camp Hill Borough Councilwoman and running for State...
- Montana HartmanState House, District 199, PAMontana, a 22-year-old progressive, is running for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on a platform of unity and bipartisanship....
- Megan KocherState House, District 119, PAMegan is a native of Northeastern Pennsylvania, born and raised in the 119th district. She attended the Greater Nanticoke Area public school...
- Cristian LunaState House, District 13, PACristian is a passionate first-generation college graduate with a strong dedication to public service. With experience in aiding domestic...
- Anna PayneState House, District 142, PAAnna is a motivated candidate running for State Representative for the 142nd District. With a strong background in public service and a...
- Nick PisciottanoState Senate, District 45, PANick, a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, represents PA House District 38 and was re-elected for a second term in 2022. He...
- Lindsay PowellState House, District 21, PALindsay, a seasoned advocate for social justice and equality, serves as the Director of Workforce Strategies at InnovatePGH in Pittsburgh. In...
- Lindsay PowellState House, District 21, PALindsay is a passionate advocate for social justice and addressing inequality. With a background in progressive causes and experience working...
- Jay SantosState House, District 131, PAWith a Computer Science background and expertise in business intelligence solutions, Jay is a first-generation All-American from Allentown...
- Cameron SchroyState Senate, District 33, PACameron is a devoted community leader actively engaged in volunteer work. He serves with the Greencastle Area Water Authority and leads the...
- Izzy Smith-Wade-ElState House, District 49, PARepresentative Smith-Wade-El is currently serving in the Pennsylvania State House for HD-49, encompassing Lancaster City, Lancaster Township,...
- Anna ThomasState House, District 137, PAAnna, a native of Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, is an accomplished individual with a passion for public service and lifelong learning....
- Makenzie WhiteState Senate, District 45, PAMakenzie is a graduate of Franciscan University and the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Masters in Social Work and a Masters in...
Meet the Candidates
- Since 2017, Run for Something has endorsed over 2,500 candidates across all 50 states and D.C.
- Since 2017, we have elected over 800 candidates across 48 states
Pennsylvania Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2024 Candidates
Pennsylvania Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2023 Candidates
- Ahmed AhmedLancaster City Council, At-Large, PAAhmed is a community leader and former refugee from Chad, Africa, who resettled in Lancaster, PA with his family in 1997. Since then, he has...
- Sheila AlvaradoCounty Commissioner, At-Large, Lehigh County, PASheila is a dedicated and accomplished individual who has a deep passion for making a difference in her community. As a first-generation...
- Wes AndersonSchool Board, Region 2, Dallastown, PAWes, a dedicated advocate for educational inclusivity and quality, has made the bold decision to pursue a career in politics. Witnessing the...
- Jaime ArroyoCity Council, At-Large, Lancaster, PAJaime is a Chief Executive Officer at ASSETS and Lancaster City Council Member who is passionate about building an inclusive and equitable...
- Evan AshbySchool Board, Mechanicsburg, PAEvan, a lifelong resident of Mechanicsburg, is dedicated to making a positive impact on his community. With a strong belief in the importance...
- Amanda BakayLancaster City Council, PAAmanda, a Lancaster native, is a community advocate and leader who believes in improving systems for those who are most vulnerable. She...
- Brad BarkdollHarrisburg City Council, At-Large, PABrad is a conservation advocacy manager working towards a cleaner and healthier environment for all Pennsylvanians. He is a United States Air...
- John BenderMagisterial Judge, District 02-2-02, Lancaster, PAJohn is a Magisterial District Judge for District 02-2-02 in Lancaster, PA, known for his unwavering principles of fairness, integrity, and...
- Olivia "Liv" BennettAllegheny County, District 13, PALiv is a community activist and has served on Allegheny County Council, District 13, since January of 2020. Liv is a mother of four children...
- Kaleb BestSchool Board, Hempfield School District, PAKaleb, a Lancaster County resident for the past 8 years, is an Electrical Engineering graduate from the distinguished University of Southern...
- Heather BromanSchool Board, Penn Hills School District, PAHeather is a dedicated school board candidate with a passion for improving the public education system in the Penn Hills school district. As...
- Andrés CelinPhiladelphia City Council, District 7, PAAndrés is a seasoned educator, social worker, and community organizer with over a decade of experience working with families in eastern North...
- Alex ChristyWest Chester School Board, Region 1, PAAlex has dedicated his career to uplifting students and advocating for public education. He is currently an interim school board member and...
- Chris de Barrena-SarobeDistrict Attorney, Chester County, PAChris is a seasoned career prosecutor who possesses a strong commitment to safeguarding the community. With a noteworthy track record, Chris...
- Christina DeMarco-BreedenWashington, District Attorney, PAChristina, a seasoned prosecutor and child advocate, is running for the position of District Attorney in Washington County. Her mission is to...
- Justin DouglasDauphin County Commissioner, PAJustin is a husband and father of three who has served and advocated for underserved communities. He is running for County Commissioner,...
- Katrina EamesBellevue School Board, PAKatrina, a School Board Director for Northgate School District, has a strong commitment to the Northgate community. As a graduate of...
- Asheleigh ForsburgSchool Board, Hampden Township-Cumberland Valley School District, PAAsheleigh, resident of Hampden Township, is a dedicated advocate for high-quality education in her community. She is a graduate of Milton...
- Ashley FortierSchool Board, Pine Richland School District, PAAshley has devoted her career to making a positive impact on others. With a decade of experience in the social services field, Ashley has...
- Katy FreyWest Chester School Board, Region 1, PAKaty is a 24-year-old endorsed Run for Something candidate running for the West Chester Area school board in Region 1. Katy is a new parent...
- Katherine Gilmore RichardsonPhiladelphia City Council, At-Large, PAKatherine, the youngest woman and African American woman ever elected to Philadelphia City Council in 2019, is committed to improving public...
- Curtis GittelmanHaverford City Council, Ward 1, PACurtis, a lifelong resident of Haverford Township, is running for the Board of Commissioners to represent the community where he grew up. He...
- Gavin S. GriffinTitusville City Council, At-Large, PAGavin is a recent graduate of Titusville High School and a lifelong resident of the area. He served as the first Junior City Councilman for...
- Dan GrzybekAllegheny County Board, District 5, PADan is an engineer, school director, and organizer running for Allegheny County Council in District 5. He's fighting to improve Allegheny...
- Bethany HallamAllegheny County Council, At-Large, PABethany is a formerly incarcerated person in long-term recovery from opioid use disorder. In 2019, she beat a 20-year incumbent to become the...
- Jon IronsCounty Commissioner, Lehigh County, PAJon, a candidate for Lehigh County Commissioner, strives to represent the interests of the people and make meaningful investments in the...
- Hakim K. JonesNorristown Magisterial District Judge, PAHakim is a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Norristown. With close to 20 years of experience, Hakim has worked in various...
- Blade KlineYork City Council, PABlade, a York County native with strong ties to York City, holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and will complete a master’s degree...
- Kimberly KochMontgomery County Commissioner, PAKimberly has dedicated her life to serving her community in Montgomery County. As a lifelong resident, she holds both a bachelor's and...
- Jaclyn KresslerCity Council, At-Large, Bloomsburg, PAJaclyn is a passionate individual who was born and raised in Bloomsburg, where she graduated from high school before attending and graduating...
- Darwin LeubaAllegheny County, County Controller, PADarwin is the current Auditor of O'Hara Township and has been in office since 2017. He has a proven track record of uncovering tax evasion...
- Neil MakhijaMontgomery County Commissioner, PANeil is an election lawyer and voting rights advocate running for Commissioner in Montgomery County, which has a population larger than four...
- Karenmay MarshallCentral Dauphin County School Board, Region 3, PAKarenmay is a seasoned professional in the insurance industry with over 15 years of experience. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from...
- Jaime MartinezSchool Board, North Allegheny, PAJaime is a dedicated and driven leader committed to serving his community. Jaime's passion for public service began during his time at North...
- Josh MaxwellCounty Commissioner At-Large, Chester County, PACommissioner Maxwell embarked on a career in public service driven by a genuine desire to assist his fellow citizens. With a determination...
- William McCoyCity Council, District 2, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, Norristown, PAWilliam is a passionate candidate running for 2nd District Council in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Norristown, he has deep...
- Amelia McMillanCentral York School Board, PABorn and raised in York County, Amelia attended the Red Lion School District. As a young adult, she cultivated profound insight into public...
- Deanna PhilpottNorth Hills School Board, PADeanna serves as a School Board Director for North Hills School District. She was first elected in 2019 and currently serves on the Health...
- Joseph PiccioneSchool Board, Region 2, Boyertown Area, PAJoe has over 17 years of experience working as a dedicated teacher and youth sports coach. He is passionate about ensuring that every child...
- Monet L. ReillyHaverford Commissioner, Ward 9, PAMonet is a mother of two and a committed and active community member for change. Since moving to Haverford 10 years ago, she immediately...
- Rachel RosnickAllegheny Magisterial District Judge, 5-2-31, PARachel is a legal aid attorney at KidsVoice, where she represents at-risk juveniles and young adults with system involvement at magistrate...
- Jessica RothchildScranton City Council, At-Large, PAJessica (she/her) is a history-making member of Scranton City Council, elected in 2019 as the first out LGBTQ councilmember. During her time...
- Michelle RothenbeckerCounty Council, At-Large, Luzerne County, PAMichelle (she/her) is a politician who breaks the mold with her unconventional looks and approach to politics. Although Michelle's tattoos,...
- Amy SarnoSchool Board, Allegheny Valley, PAAmy is a dedicated educator and passionate advocate for gun violence prevention. In 2022, she was appointed to an open seat on her local...
- Weldianne ScalesAllegheny Magisterial District Judge, 5-2-8, PAWeldianne is a resident of the Borough of Swissvale, a mother of two, and a lawyer with wide-ranging experience. She has represented clients...
- Mark ShafferWilkes-Barre City Council, District B, PAMark is running for Wilkes-Barre City Council District B because the residents of the city have been left behind. A researcher and community...
- Kyle Siskron-LeonardSchool Board, Altoona Area School District, PAKyle is a committed and passionate individual with remarkable accomplishments in community advocacy, music, and certified peer support. He...
- Samantha SlaffTownship Council, At-Large, Horsham Township, PASam is a dedicated individual who is passionate about making a positive impact in her community. Hailing originally from New Jersey, Sam made...
- Ashley SmithFranklin City Council, District 2, PAAshley, a lifelong resident of Franklin, is a candidate for the 2nd District seat on the Franklin City Council. As the Be Here program...
- Joanna Bryn SmithCounty Council, At-Large, Luzerne County, PAJoanna is a tireless community advocate and passionate public interest attorney, committed to serving the under-served and under-represented...
- Jarrett SmithPhiladelphia City Commissioner, PAJarrett, a community and labor advocate, is seeking the position of Philadelphia City Commissioner with the Working Families Party. Jarrett's...
- Brittany StephensonCounty Council, At-Large, Luzerne County, PABrittany is widely known as a passionate educator and a fierce social justice advocate, driven by years of experience in community building,...
- Kelly StevensSupervisor, Upper Providence Township, PADr. Kelly Stevens, Ph.D., is a highly accomplished scientific expert in the biotech industry. With a career dedicated to advancing medicine...
- Tyler TitusCounty Executive, Erie County, PADr.Titus is an accomplished Licensed Professional Counselor, small business owner, activist, and parent. Their remarkable achievements and...
- Benjamin WalkerCentral York School Board, PABen is a dedicated public servant, poet, and father who resides in Central York School District, Pennsylvania. With a decade of experience as...
- Emma YourdSchool Board, District 6, PAEmma has dedicated her career to working with underresourced communities, focusing on addressing systemic issues. With a passion for...
- Robert ZeiglerRecorder of Deeds, Centre County, PARobert, a native of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, was raised in a family that owned a small engine repair business. Growing up, he learned...
Pennsylvania Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2022 Candidates
- State Representative Jessica BenhamPennsylvania House, District 36, PAJessica is the State Representative for Pennsylvania House District 36, covering portions of the City of Pittsburgh and its suburbs. Jessica...
- Ilya BreymanPennsylvania House, District 178, PAIlya is an education technology entrepreneur, a first-generation immigrant, and a proud father of two. As the son of a retired public...
- David BrownPennsylvania House, District 166, PADavid is a resident of Havertown, PA, who teaches music alongside his wife, Kaitlyn. Activated politically by the rise of Donald Trump, David...
- Bruce CarperPennsylvania House, District 14, PABruce is running for Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to be a legislator who works for solutions to community problems. He will fight to...
- Andre D. CarrollPennsylvania House, District 201, PAAndre is a community leader born and raised in Philadelphia. He grew up two blocks from Belfield recreation center in the house he now owns...
- Martell CovingtonPennsylvania House, District 24, PABorn and raised in the Homewood area of Pittsburgh, Martell Covington served as a legislative aide to Democratic Leader, Pennsylvania State...
- Rianna CzechPennsylvania Senate, District 50, PARianna is a member of the LGBTQI+ and a veteran which has never been easy, especially living in rural Pennsylvania, but it is her home and...
- Ashley GagnéPennsylvania House, District 156, PAAshley is a pragmatic progressive and a fierce environmental protector. Born and raised in Chester County, Ashley worked her way through...
- CAROL KAZEEMPennsylvania House, District 159, PACarol, a native of Chester city is a wife and mother of three. Carol attended the Chester Upland School District up until her high school...
- State Representative Emily KinkeadPennsylvania House, District 20, PAEmily serves as State Representative for Pennsylvania’s 20th Legislative district, which includes parts of Pittsburgh and Ross Township, as...
- Rick KrajewskiPennsylvania House, District 188, PARick is the State Representative for the 188th district representing West and SouthWest Philadelphia. Rick was elected in 2020 on a bold...
- Vito MalacariPennsylvania House, District 119, PAVito is a lifelong native of Northeastern Pennsylvania and works at the Northwest Area School District as a high school history teacher. He...
- La'Tasha D. MayesPennsylvania House, District 24, PALa'Tasha (she/her), is running for Pennsylvania State Representative in House District 24 in Pittsburgh with decades of visionary leadership,...
- Nick MillerPennsylvania Senate, District 14, PANick is a fifth generation Allentown resident, a community leader, and businessman. Nick began his political career in 2019 when he was...
- Katie MuthPennsylvania Senate, District 44, PAFirst elected to office in 2018, Katie is a passionate advocate for change. Grounded in the strong values of hard work, dedication, and...
- Nick PisciottanoPennsylvania House, District 38, PANick is running for reelection to the the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after serving as a State Representative since December 2020....
- Paul PrescodPennsylvania Senate, District 8, PAPaul is a history teacher and a union activist. His father, also a teacher, emigrated from Barbados and taught him the importance of...
- Isaac RistonPennsylvania House, District 169, PAIsaac is a substitute teacher for South Western. As a senior in high school, he got started as the first junior councilperson in Millcreek...
- Meg RosenfeldPennsylvania House, District 139, PAMeg is an educator, legal professional, and PA victims advocate who places the greater good of humanity above partisan politics. Through her...
- Izzy Smith-Wade-ElPennsylvania House, District 50, PAIzzy is the President of the council of the City of Lancaster, having just won reelection to his second term. After graduating from Carnegie...
- Anna ThomasPennsylvania House, District 137, PAAnna is a lifelong Pennsylvania resident, and she is running to represent District 137 in the Pennsylvania State House. She is a proud...
- Kris WalskiPennsylvania House, District 18, PAAs a child of hardworking immigrant parents from Poland, Kris grew up in the City of Brotherly Love. He is an advocate for good governance,...
- Lindsey WilliamsPennsylvania Senate, District 38, PALindsey has spent her career fighting for working families. Following her graduation from Duquesne University School of Law, she took a...
- Robert ZeiglerPennsylvania House, District 171, PARobert was born and raised in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. His family owned a small engine repair business, which he and his five siblings...
Pennsylvania Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2021 Candidates
- Rebecca BeresEphrata Borough Council, Ward 2, PARebecca is running for the 2nd ward seat of Ephrata Borough Council. While balancing her roles as mom & wife, she also is a business woman,...
- Bethani CameronPittsburgh City Council, District 4, PABethani is a single mom to an amazing, 9-year-old boy. She’s a proud Pittsburgh Public Schools’ parent who's dining room has become their...
- Terrence CaseySpringfield Township Commissioner, Ward 6, PATerrence is a father, communications professional, and volunteer. In 2014, he and his wife moved to Springfield, where they are now raising...
- Danny CeislerBucks County (PA) District Attorney, PADanny has never been afraid to take on the toughest fights and win. In combat zones and in the courtroom, Daniel has dedicated his career to...
- Danielle ChesekScranton School Board, PADanielle is running for school board to ensure an equitable education for every student in the Scranton school district. A local activist and...
- Kayla CocciRidley School Board, At Large, PAKayla, who will graduate Ridley High School in June 2021, will be the youngest member of the Ridley School Board in history. Kayla is running...
- Zach Cole-BorghiLehigh County Board of Commissioners, District 3, PAZachary is running for the 3rd District Commissioner seat in Lehigh county. He is a lifelong resident of the city of Bethlehem, having spent...
- Joar F. K. DahnMayor of Darby Borough, PAJoar is running to become the first black man to be Mayor of Darby Borough. Joar received a BA in Political Science from Bloomsburg...
- Justan Parker FieldsAllentown City Council, PAJustan (he,him,his) is a local community leader running for a seat on Allentown's City Council. He is the co-founder and lead organizer for...
- Grant FleegleNew Castle City Council, PABorn and raised in western Pennsylvania, Grant resides in the city of New Castle with his dog Nala. He is a 27-year-old running to represent...
- Jasmine FloresErie City Council, PAJasmine is running for Erie City Council to represent the lower Eastside and minority women in her community. As an Erie native raised on the...
- Joel FolkemerCentral York School District, PAJoel is running for the Central York School Board because he believes strongly that all students should be provided a safe and strong...
- Sophia Garcia-JacksonChester County Coroner, PASophia is running for Coroner in Chester County, Pennsylvania. She is currently the Chief Deputy Coroner overseeing all aspects of office...
- Elliot GelfandClearfield County Magistrate Judge, PAElliot is an attorney born and raised in DuBois, PA, the community he now wants to serve as District Judge. Elliot believes it is paramount...
- A. Tom HasaniUpper Moreland Township Board of School Directors, At Large, PATom is an educator, a social, economic, and environmental justice advocate, and a community leader. A first-generation American, born to...
- Elizabeth HawkinsEconomy Borough Council, PAElizabeth is a young professional who has dedicated most of her free time to local politics and different organizations in the borough and...
- Lauren HoltMagisterial District Judge, District 15-4-01, PALauren has dedicated her entire legal career to public interest work. She spent over a decade at the Chester County Public Defender’s Office...
- Christopher JaramilloNorristown Area School District Board of School Directors, PAChristopher is running for school board to continue the work of ensuring an equitable education for all Norristown Area School District...
- Samantha KaagMayor of West Reading, PASamantha is a community advocate that is fully invested and involved in West Reading. Samantha is current a borough council woman and sits on...
- Lydia LaytheErie County Council, District 6, PALydia is a social worker, advocate, leader & step-mom. She’s worked as a trauma therapist, community organizer, and journalist - so she knows...
- Ryan LineaweaverWest Reading Borough Council, PAIn August of 2020, tired of furiously typing away on the computer, Ryan decided that it was time to put his actions where his Facebook...
- Alex MyersHatboro Borough Council, At-Large, PAAlex is running to represent Hatboro as a new member of Borough Council. He is an Army veteran and long-time community volunteer who...
- Xander OrensteinPittsburgh District Magistrate, District 05-03-10, PAXander received a Bachelors in biological sciences from Carnegie Mellon University in 2014 and a Masters in Biotechnology and Biodefense in...
- Patrick PalmerAllentown City Council, PAPatrick is a mentor, teacher, advocate and activist who cares about his community. He’s worked on creating safer communities and balancing...
- Jamie PiotrowskiPittsburgh Public School Board, District 7, PAJamie is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident with experience in working alongside vulnerable communities as a refugee resettlement caseworker and...
- Zeke RedikerAllegheny County Court of Common Pleas, PAZeke is running for judge because he is passionate about the judiciary, his hometown of Pittsburgh, and access to justice for all people. He...
- Kristen Runge - Tax Collector, Springfield PASpringfield Township Tax Collector, PAKristen has been a resident of Springfield since 2015 and is running for Tax Collector. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with...
- Adrian SernaConshohocken Borough Council, 2nd Ward, PAAdrian is running for Conshohocken Borough Council, Ward 2. Adrian is a small business owner, former educator, and has a passion for helping...
- Matt ShorrawMayor of Monessen, PAMatt is a 4th generation Monessenite, running to be re-elected as Mayor of Monessen - the hometown that he loves. Matt is committed to making...
- Dave StocktonHatboro Borough Council, PADave is a dedicated, organized, and level-headed public servant proudly serving his first term as Council Vice-President in Hatboro,...
- Taiba SultanaEaston City Council, District 3, PATaiba is running for Easton City Council in District 3. She immigrated from Pakistan to Pennsylvania decades ago and was raised in a middle...
- Cory ThomaHempfield Area School Board, At Large, PACory is a candidate for Hempfield Area School Board in New Stanton, PA. He believes students need a strong foundation in the traditional core...
- Dr. Tyler Titus (they/them)Erie County Executive, PADr. Tyler Titus was born into poverty when their parents were teenagers. Tyler’s parents worked incredibly hard to provide their 12 children...
- Erin WardEast Brandywine Township Supervisor, PAErin is an engineer and project manager with over 10 years of experience. She is running to become the first female and first Democrat to...
- David WardNew Castle City Council, PADavid believes that now is the time for positive change in the community. He resides in the city with his fiancé and two children. He is...
Pennsylvania Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2020 Candidates
- Jessica BenhamPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 36, PAJessica Benham is running as a Democrat for state representative in PA House District 36 because she wants to protect workers’ rights, fight...
- Michael Blichar JrPennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 187, PAMichael Blichar is a young candidate running for state representative in Pennsylvania House District 187. He is running to bring back...
- Kevin BrancoPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 131, PAKevin is a life-long resident of the Lehigh Valley and the product of a hard working community built on American values. He is a 4th...
- Amen BrownPennsylvania House, District 190, PAAmen Brown is a community servant and has always invested in his community, as the 190th district is home. Amen was born and raised in West...
- Amanda CappellettiPennsylvania State Senate, District 17, PAAmanda Cappelletti is an attorney with has a Master’s in Public Health serving as the Vice Chair of the East Norriton Board of Supervisors....
- Kolbe ColePennsylvania House, District 10, PAKolbe is a loving mother of two wonderful children and a leader in her community. She is a New Brighton native, residing in Beaver Falls, who...
- Shanna DanielsonPennsylvania State Senate, District 31, PAShanna is a public school music teacher, a mother, and a community advocate running for Pennsylvania State Senate, District 31. Shanna...
- Andre Del VallePennsylvania House of Representatives, District 175, PAThe 175th District is Andre’s home and he loves it, but the residents there are struggling. The opioid epidemic has ravaged Andre’s...
- Lindsay DrewPennsylvania House, District 106, PALindsay Drew grew up in a working middle-class family and is now a self-employed single parent who works tirelessly for the common good....
- Brittany FormanPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 168, PABrittany is running for the Pennsylvania State House (168th District). After receiving her Master’s in Public Administration from the...
- Manny GuzmanPennsylvania House, District 127, PAManuel (Manny) is a second-generation Latino who comes from a working-class family. Before reuniting with his father during later years,...
- Liz HanbidgePennsylvania House, District 61, PAAs a business owner and child advocate, Liz spent her career giving voice to the voiceless and ensuring constituents are protected. Shortly...
- Harold HayesPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 18, PAMore and more families, right here in Bucks County, are being left behind by policies that benefit the few, but Harold is committed to being...
- Sara InnamoratoPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 21, PAAs she represents the 21st Legislative District, Sara Innamorato is guided by a mission: leveling the playing field to ensure that all...
- Malcolm KenyattaPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 181, PAMalcolm Kenyatta was elected to serve as state representative for the 181st Legislative District, Philadelphia County, on November 6, 2018....
- Emily KinkeadPennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 20, PAEmily Kinkead is a Pittsburgh native with a deep love of the area. Emily was first spurred to action in Democratic politics in support of...
- Rick KrajewskiPennsylvania Assembly, District 188, PARick is a West Philadelphia neighbor, criminal justice organizer, educator and artist running for State Representative in the 188th State...
- Lauren LareauPennsylvania House, District 142, PALauren is an educator, an advocate, and a leader in her community, fighting for healthcare and resources for addiction recovery, education...
- Kelly McDonoughPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 129, PAAs a woman, mom and teacher, Kelly knows she can offer a fresh perspective not just for the people of the 129th district, but for all of...
- Vanessa McGrathPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 175, PAThe daughter of a hairdresser, Vanessa learned the importance of hard work and perseverance. Vanessa was the first in her family to attend...
- Napoleon NelsonPennsylvania House, 154th District, PANapoleon Nelson, is running for State Representative serving District 154 (Cheltenham, Jenkintown, and Springfield). He became a...
- Jennifer O'MaraPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 165, PAJennifer O’Mara believes there is more that unites us than divides us, and is committed to being part of a government that works to serve the...
- John PadoraPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 37, PAJohn is a husband, father of three, a manufacturing engineer & environmental scientist. He is running for the State House seat in HD-37...
- Taylor PiconePennsylvania House, District 124, PATaylor grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania, to son of a veterinarian. He went on to attend Valley Forge Military Academy and College for...
- Nick PisciottanoPennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 38, PANick is running for the Pennsylvania State House because he understands the common values that are important to working families: dedication,...
- Brittney RodasPennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 105, PABrittney Rodas is running for State Representative for the 105th Legislative District in Pennsylvania which includes Lower Paxton, South...
- Nikil SavalPennsylvania Senate, District 1, PANikil is a father, writer, and community organizer. He is the Democratic nominee for State Senate in Pennsylvania's First Senate District. A...
- Tara ShakespearePennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 88, PATara is running for Pennsylvania State House because she believes that we need more elected officials who understand the struggles of...
- Lissa ShulmanPennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 30, PALissa Geiger Shulman is running for State Representative because she believes Harrisburg isn’t working for working families. As a former...
- Michelle SiegelPennsylvania State Senate, District 27, PAMichelle is a proud daughter of the rural Central Susquehanna Valley. She was raised in Selinsgrove, PA and still resides there with her...
- Joanna Bryn SmithPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 120, PAJoanna is running for Pennsylvania State Representative HD-120 because she believes her diverse service experience has prepared her to be an...
- Bernard A. WilliamsPennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 198, PABernard A. Williams grew up in the lower Northwest section of Philadelphia. After matriculating through Cheltenham and Philadelphia public...
Pennsylvania Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2019 Candidates
- Liv BennettAllegheny County Council, District 13, Pittsburgh, PAOlivia 'Liv' Bennett is a community activist running to represent District 13 for Allegheny County Council. Growing up, Liv saw the...
- Sarah CalvinTrappe Borough Council, PASarah is running for Trappe Borough Council. Sarah, her husband and two children, chose Trappe when they moved to Pennsylvania. Sarah is a...
- Jessica CarswellAbington Commissioner, Ward 10, PAJessica believes that local government is where real impact happens and often goes unnoticed. The opportunity to make a difference for her...
- Monique Curry-MimsSchool Director, William Penn School District, PAMonique Curry-Mims is a Democratic Candidate for William Penn School District School Board, in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Monique has a...
- Gregory D'EliaUpper Moreland Township School Director, PAGreg D’Elia and his wife, Laura, have called Upper Moreland home since 2009. He is the father of two sons, who currently attend Upper...
- Jen DevorPhiladelphia City Commissioner, PAJen Devor is running for City Commissioner because she believes all people should have an equal opportunity to a positive and empowering...
- Tom DuerrAllegheny County Council - District 5, Bethel Park, PATom Duerr is running for Allegheny County Council, District 5 in Southwest Pennsylvania. He decided to run after speaking with thousands of...
- Jeannette GeterPhiladelphia City Council, District 4, PAJeannette Geter is a proud member of SEIU 668, life-long Philadelphian and a social worker. After graduating from the Baldwin School,...
- Katherine Gilmore RichardsonPhiladelphia City Council, At-Large, PAA consummate community servant, Katherine is running for Philadelphia City Council At-Large because Philadelphia is soaring to new heights...
- Sarah Avra GrosikCentral Bucks School Board, Region 2, Doylestown, PASarah is an educator and mom who believes passionately in public education. She holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in...
- Bethany HallamAllegheny County Council, At-Large, Pittsburgh, PAWhile playing varsity lacrosse for North Hills High School, Bethany Hallam tore both of her ACL’s, one immediately after recovering from the...
- Emily HolmesNorth Strabane Township Supervisor, PAEmily Holmes is running for North Strabane Township Supervisor because she wants the best future for her community. Having children has...
- Lydia LaytheWashington Township Council Member, PALydia Laythe is running for Washington Township Council in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Before she decided to run for office, Lydia worked as a...
- Rebecca MirraBensalem Township School Board Director, PAAs an attorney and mother of two boys enrolled in Bensalem public schools, Rebecca is uniquely qualified to serve her community as school...
- Jon PanofskyCentennial School Board Director Region II, Warminster, PAWith a BSEd and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Secondary Education from Temple University, an MA in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and a...
- Jen ParticaSchool Director, Moon Area School District, Moon Township, PAJen is running for School Director in her Pittsburgh suburb to combine her professional experience as an educational administrator with her...
- Anna PayneMiddletown Township Supervisor, PAAnna Payne is running for Middletown Township Supervisor to give back to the community she has called home for over 20 years. Anna currently...
- Deanna PhilpottNorth Hills School Board, Pittsburgh, PADeanna Philpott is a school wellness advocate, a parent, and a North Hills graduate running for North Hills School Board. Working to improve...
- Malika RahmanPhiladelphia City & County Sheriff, PAMalika Rahman most recently served as a Deputy Sheriff Officer for the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office. She began her career in law enforcement...
- Adrian Rivera-ReyesPhiladelphia City Council At-Large, PAAdrian Rivera-Reyes is a cancer biologist, labor organizer, LGBTQ+ rights advocate, and proud PhillyRican. Growing up in a working class...
- Jessica RothchildScranton City Council, PADr. Jessica Rothchild works as a physical therapist and is a graduate of the University of Scranton. She has been a dedicated LGBTQ activist...
- Jesse RoyerCounty Commissioner, Berks County, PAJess Royer embodies the ‘stop complaining, start campaigning’ philosophy. Royer is a proud Reference Librarian, hobby farmer, and husband and...
- Taiba SultanaMayor of Easton, PATaiba Sultana is a loud progressive voice running for Mayor of Easton, Pennsylvania. Taiba is the Vice-Chair of Northampton Democratic Party...
- Luke VerdesNorthampton County Council, PALuke has spent his career working in the nonprofit and public health sectors managing and implementing programs that empower communities. As...
- Ben WeldonUpper Makefield Township Supervisor, Newtown, PAFor ten years Ben has run a successful photography business working with clients who are drawn to his enthusiasm, creativity, and his ability...
- Daniel WoodDoylestown Township Supervisor, PADan Wood is long time Doylestown resident and active member in local government running to be supervisor in his hometown. He is a member of...
Pennsylvania Candidates
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2018 Candidates
- Mary Auker-EndresPennsylvania State House, 98th HD, PAMary is running for the 98th District of PA. She grew up in Lancaster county and now calls Elizabethtown home. A former Navy Officer spouse,...
- Emily BestPA State Senate, District 30, PAEmily is running for Senate District 30 in PA. She lives with her family in rural Fulton County, and her toddler son is often seen with her...
- Michael Blichar Jr.House District 187, Pennsylvania, PAMichael Blichar Jr., 23, grew up in the Lehigh Valley, PA and graduated from Kutztown University in 2017 with a B.A. in Political Science....
- Laura BurkeState Representative, District 80, Pennsylvania, PALaura is an attorney and mother of three. As a parent, critical issues related to funding public education, fixing our health care system,...
- Josh CamsonHouse District 147, Pennsylvania, PAJosh Camson is an attorney, small business owner, and children’s advocate.. He is ready to put partisanship aside and start finding real...
- Amy CozzeHouse District 137, PAAmy is a candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in District 24. She is a small business owner, a wife, and a mother of two....
- James CraigPennsylvania State Senate District 46, PAJames is running for State Senate in Southwestern Pennsylvania. He decided to run in 2016 after losing his mother and brother to the opioid...
- Shanna DanielsonPennsylvania General Assembly, 92nd District, PAShanna is a former elementary band and general music teacher with degrees in Music Education and Educational Leadership. She is currently...
- Logan DellafioraHouse District 62, Pennsylvania, PALogan is running for State Representative in Pennsylvania's 62nd District. Despite his young age, Logan already has gained an impressive...
- Mike DoyleState House District 170th, Pennsylvania, PAMike is running for the 170th District in Philadelphia. Mike fought alcoholism and addiction and has been sober since November of 2013....
- Liz HanbidgeHouse District 61, Pennsylvania, PALiz Hanbidge is a child advocate who has spent the last eight years volunteering time to protect the most vulnerable children in her county....
- Sara InnamoratoPennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 21, PASara is in the business of helping people and organizations do good work, and do more of it, first as the founder of Innamo Co., an agency...
- Sara Johnson RothmanHouse District 151, Pennsylvania, PASara is a former special victims prosecutor, the Vice President of the Upper Dublin School Board, and a mom. As a progressive, Sara is an...
- Malcolm KenyattaPA State House, 181st District, PAMalcolm Kenyatta is a third-generation North Philadelphian and fierce civic and community advocate. The grandson of Muhammad Kenyatta, who...
- Jon McCabeHouse District 54, Pennsylvania, PABorn and raised in the small, working class town of Lower Burrell, Jon McCabe understands the impact of how policy written and supported by...
- Kyle MullinsState House of Representatives, 112th District, Pennsylvania, PAKyle Mullins – husband, father and 11-year legislative staffer – is running as the Democratic nominee in northeastern Pennsylvania’s 112th...
- Katie MuthPennsylvania State Senate, 44th District, PAKatie was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania. She grew up in a working class family, where her mother worked at WIC as a nutritionist...
- Jennifer O'MaraPennsylvania State Legislature, 165th District, PAAn educator, advocate, and non-profit administrator at the University of Pennsylvania, Jennifer O’Mara is running for the Pennsylvania state...
- Collin WarrenPennsylvania State Representative - 57th Legislative District, PACollin is a lifelong resident of Greensburg, graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic, who earned his Economics degree from Penn State. Collin...
- Michael J. WascovichPennsylvania State Legislature, 47th District, PAMichael is a progressive Democratic running for Pennsylvania House 47. Michael grew up in DuBois, PA and currently resides in Hallam, PA...
- Lindsey WilliamsPennsylvania State Senate, District 38, PALindsey was raised in a union household to fight for what’s right because when working families do better, we all do better. At the National...