Pittsburgh General Election Guide 2022
What’s in the guide? Feature: Aborting the red wave: One issue looms large over Pa. elections U.S. Senate: John Fetterman vs. Mehmet Oz Pennsylvania Governor: Josh Shapiro vs. Doug Mastriano Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor: Austin Davis vs. Carrie DelRosso U.S. House District 12: Summer Lee vs. Mike Doyle U.S. House District 17: Chris Deluzio vs. Jeremy ShafferPa. State…
U.S. House District 12: Summer Lee vs. Mike Doyle
District 12 includes the entire city of Pittsburgh, many southern and eastern Allegheny County suburbs, and the western edges of Westmoreland County. This race will determine who will replace U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Forest Hills), who announced his retirement last fall. Summer Lee Bio: Democrat. In 2018, became the first Black woman from Southwestern Pennsylvania.…
U.S. Senate: John Fetterman vs. Mehmet Oz
Two-term Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, announced his retirement in October 2020, opening this seat. USA Today calls it the country’s “most closely watched Senate race.” Pundits say that this race presents the best opportunity for Democrats to maintain control of the Senate if they can win this tight contest. Third Party Candidates: The following…
Pennsylvania Governor: Josh Shapiro vs. Doug Mastriano
Pennsylvania’s governor leads the executive branch of the state government. The governor can veto bills passed by the General Assembly, requiring a two-third majority to override. The governor also staffs state agencies. Current Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, has reached his term limit and is not eligible to seek re-election. Third Party Candidates: The following…
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor: Austin Davis vs. Carrie DelRosso
The lieutenant governor steps in if the governor can’t complete the term, presides over the state Senate and chairs the Board of Pardons. Incumbent Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D-Braddock) is not seeking re-election and is currently running for U.S. Senate. Third Party Candidates: The following third-party candidates will also appear on the ballot for lieutenant…
U.S. House District 17: Chris Deluzio vs. Jeremy Shaffer
Currently occupied by Conor Lamb (D-Mt. Lebanon), who forfeited his re-election bid to pursue an unsuccessful U.S. Senate race. District includes a swath of suburban Allegheny County and all of Beaver County. Chris Deluzio Bio: Democrat. Navy combat veteran. Graduate of Georgetown Law. Labor and voting rights lawyer. Policy director at Pitt Cyber. Volunteer at…
The Newcomer: Pa. House District 30: Arvind Venkat vs. Cindy Kirk
The newly redrawn House District 30 covers Franklin Park, McCandless, Emsworth, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights and parts of Kilbuck, Ohio and Hampton. Once reliably Republican, the new district has added Democratic constituencies that could make it more competitive. Arvind Venkat Bio: Democrat. Emergency doctor at Allegheny General and Forbes Hospitals. Political newcomer. Former president…
Pa. State Senate District 38: Lindsey Williams vs. Lori Mizgorski
District 38 covers several communities in northern Allegheny County including Pittsburgh’s 11th and 12th wards, Ross, McCandless, and parts of New Kensington. Incumbent Democrat Lindsey Williams is running for re-election against Republican Lori Mizgorski, a House member who no longer resides in the district she represents because of redistricting. Lindsey Williams Bio: Democrat. Elected 2018.…
Third-party: Pa. House District 23: Dan Frankel vs. Jay Ting Walker
Long held by Democratic incumbent Dan Frankel, the district is considered safe territory for his party. It spans several eastern city neighborhoods, including sections of Squirrel Hill, Shadyside and Oakland. Green Party candidate Jay Ting Walker also sought the seat in 2018 and 2020, securing 9% and 14% of the vote respectively. Dan Frankel Bio:…
The Underdog: Pa. House District 39: Rick Self vs. Andrew Kuzma
State House District 39 stretches across a mix of suburban and rural communities in southern Allegheny County and northern Washington County. Incumbent Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Jefferson Hills) lost the Republican primary. Rick Self Bio: Democrat. Self-employed. U.S. Army Veteran and South Park resident. Former political action director for the Local 1843 Steelworkers Union and previously…
The Nail-biter: Pa. House District 33: Mandy Steele vs. Ted Tomson
District has shifted significantly East following 2021 redistricting. Now includes Alle-Kiski Valley communities of Aspinwall, Sharpsburg, Fox Chapel, Harmar, Springdale, East Deer, Tarentum, Brackenridge, Fawn, Indiana and part of O’Hara. Republican incumbent Lori Mizgorski was eliminated from the district by the new maps. Mandy Steele Bio: Democrat. Fox Chapel resident and council member. Cofounder, Fox…
Pennsylvania General Election 2022: Ballot questions explained
Ballot questions can present challenges for voters seeing them for the first time on election day. Often full of confusing legal language, the questions deserve time and consideration ahead of Election Day. This year all Allegheny County residents will be asked whether they believe county council members should be allowed to retain their seats while…
My preferred candidate has died or won higher office – what does my vote mean?
Several likely winners in local races this year have also placed their hopes on higher offices, or, in one case, they have died. What does this mean for your vote? If a nominee is running for multiple offices and wins both, they must forfeit one before they can fill another. The seat they chose to…
A look behind the Keystone Party of Pennsylvania
A new political party is looking to shake up Pennsylvania’s two-party gridlock. The Keystone Party of Pennsylvania, which formed this year, describes its mission as creating “a culture of positive policy change with workable solutions that solve real world problems.” The issues listed on the party platform range from ensuring fair elections, to criminal justice…
Pittsburgh City Council District 5
Pittsburgh’s District 5 council seat has been vacant since July, when Corey O’Connor was appointed as Allegheny County controller. The district spans several neighborhoods in the city’s south and east fringes, including Glen Hazel, Greenfield, Hazelwood, New Homestead, Lincoln Place, Regent Square, Swisshelm Park, and parts of Squirrel Hill. Residents will see four candidates on…
