2022 Democratic Candidates for Lawrence County
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Josh Shapiro, Governor
Josh Shapiro is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Governor. He was raised in Montogomery County, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Rochester, where he majored in Political Science. After graduating college, Shapiro worked as a legislative assistant to Senator Carl Levin and then as a senior advisor to Congressman Peter Deutsch and Senator Robert Torricelli. During his time in DC, he earned a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center. In 2016, Josh successfully ran to be Pennsylvania’s Attorney General. In January 2021, Josh was sworn in for his second term as Attorney General. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and as chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. For more information, visit: https://joshshapiro.org/
Austin Davis, Lieutenant Governor
Austin Davis is the Democratic State Representative currently representing the 35th District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a degree in Political Science. In 2014, Davis became the youngest and the first black vice chair at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee. Davis ran for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 35th District in a 2018 special election, where he became the first African American to serve as State Representative for the district. Davis has served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, The Consortium for Public Education, Communities in Schools of Pittsburgh, Auberle, Adonai Center for Black Males, Small Seeds Development, and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School. Click Here for more information: https://joshshapiro.org/austin/.
John Fetterman, Senate
John grew up in York, PA, and followed his father’s footsteps to Albright College, where he played offensive tackle for the Lions. He went on to earn a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. In 2005, encouraged by his students, John ran for mayor. He managed to win the crowded primary by a single vote. In his 13 years as mayor, John worked to rebuild his community, creating jobs, getting youth engaged, and bringing creative urban policy solutions to Braddock. Two years later, in 2018, John ran to be Pennsylvania’s Lieutenant Governor, and this time dominated across the commonwealth, winning a five-way Democratic primary and a commanding victory in the general election. Click Here for More Information: https://johnfetterman.com/meet/johns-story/
Dan Pastore, 16th District Congressional Candidate
Dan Pastore is a businessman, attorney, and lifelong Erie County resident who is running for the United States Congress. Hard work is nothing new to Dan. Growing up and through law school, he worked at his family's construction company, and he became a skilled carpenter by the time he completed college. After graduating from high school, Dan earned a degree in economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1980, and a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1985. As a partner at an Erie law firm, Dan's practice focused on real estate and commercial and complex litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts. Dan handled cases throughout Western Pennsylvania and represented a wide range of clients. In 1994, while still working as an attorney, Dan co-founded Erie.Net, the first public internet service provider in Northwest Pennsylvania. Erie.Net created some of the first internet-related jobs and provided the first internet connection to thousands of homes and businesses in the region. While working at Erie.Net, Dan launched FishErie.com, the first website providing fishing information for Northwest Pennsylvania. In 2000 Dan went on to co-found FishUSA, one of the first online tackle stores. Today FishUSA is a leading e-commerce retailer serving anglers across the nation and beyond. FishUSA provides a wide range of good-paying jobs at their offices, warehouse and Pro Shop in Erie County. Click Here for more information: https://www.danpastore.com/
Rep. Christopher Sainato, 9th District Lawrence County
Representative since 1995 Personal History: Lives in New Castle, Pa. Born 5-8-59 in New Castle, Pa. Education: Union Area High School, 1977 Youngstown State University, B.S., 1982 Click Here for more information: https://www.pahouse.com/Sainato/
Rianna Czech, State Senate in Pennsylvania’s 50th District
I grew up on my family farm in Corry, PA. I am a working class Pennsylvanian that knows the meaning of a hard days work. I attended and was educated in a public school and after graduating from Corry Area High School, I enlisted in the PA Army National Guard. During my eight years of service, I earned my BA in Political Science with a concentration in Pre-Law from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. I believe that education is the building blocks to a better society. No matter what path a person takes in life, I believe that education should be an option and not a barrier to a better life. Pennsylvania’s Constitution states our Commonwealth is responsible for the education of its residents, I believe the conditions and quality of that education should not be contingent on the zip code to which they live. I have worked in many fields from manufacturing to the service industry, and hospitalities to management. Currently, I work in retail and as an automotive technician. I understand the need for a livable wage, I know what its like living paycheck-to-paycheck, and at one time I had to make the choice between buying basic necessities or putting gas in my vehicle to get to work. I believe your representative should understand the struggles of their constituents, but also be able to present solutions to help them from first hand experience. Click here for more information: https://www.czechforchange.com/