2024 Democratic Nominees
Meet your Democratic nominees for 2024! The 2024 general election will take place on Tuesday, November 5. Check your voter registration and request your mail-in ballot now at http://iwillvote.com/pa.
Federal Offices
President & Vice President of the United States
Harris-Walz 2024: Fighting for the Future, Not Going Back
Vice President Kamala Harris
A Trailblazer in Leadership: Vice President Kamala Harris has dedicated her career to breaking barriers and advocating for justice, equality, and opportunity. As the first woman, first Black woman, and first Asian-American woman to serve as Vice President, Harris brings a historic and transformative perspective to the highest levels of government.
Champion of Justice and Equality: From her tenure as California’s Attorney General to her leadership in the U.S. Senate, Harris has consistently fought for criminal justice reform, healthcare access, and economic fairness. Her unwavering commitment to a more inclusive and equitable America is at the heart of her leadership.
Leading with Compassion and Pragmatism: Harris combines empathy with a pragmatic approach to solving the nation’s challenges. Focused on unity and progress, she is determined to lead America into the future with bold action on issues like climate change, civil rights, and economic inequality.
Governor Tim Walz
A Proven Leader with a Heartland Vision: Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota brings a grounded perspective and a wealth of experience to the Harris-Walz ticket. A former educator and 24-year National Guard veteran, Walz has served as a U.S. Congressman and as Governor, where he championed working families, veterans, and rural communities.
Focused on Real Solutions: Walz has a strong track record of delivering results on key issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development. His leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted his commitment to science, public health, and the well-being of all Minnesotans.
Uniting America’s Diverse Communities: Governor Walz is dedicated to building bridges across America’s diverse communities. His leadership emphasizes collaboration and inclusion, ensuring that every American has the opportunity to thrive.
Together for a Stronger, Fairer America
The Harris-Walz ticket represents a dynamic partnership committed to fighting for the future. In a time of significant challenges, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are united in their resolve to lead America forward and to ensure that we are “Not Going Back.” Their vision encompasses bold action on climate change, economic revitalization, and safeguarding democracy for future generations.
Join us in supporting Harris and Walz as they lead America into a new era of opportunity and unity.
United States Senator
Bob Casey was raised to believe that “all public service is a trust, given in faith and accepted in honor,” and he has brought that to every office he has held, including Pennsylvania Auditor General, State Treasurer, and U.S. Senator. In Harrisburg, Bob Casey compiled a record that focused on making government more accountable and responsive to the needs of Pennsylvanians. He has been a fiscal watchdog who made nursing homes safer, child care more affordable and government more accountable. He led the fight to reform Megan’s Law to better protect Pennsylvania children and communities.
Since he was elected to the United States Senate in 2006, Bob Casey has worked to create family-sustaining jobs and foster financial security for Pennsylvania families; protect our children and invest in their futures; ensure safety at home and respect for America abroad; promote honesty and accountability in government; preserve the dignity of the vulnerable of all ages among us; and advocate for his constituents and help them solve problems they face.
As a United States Senator, Bob Casey has established a long record of results on behalf of the people of Pennsylvania. He was the prime Senate sponsor of landmark legislation for individuals with disabilities, the Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which allows millions of families across the United States to save for the long-term care of their loved ones with disabilities in a tax-advantaged savings account. As concerns arose across the nation about the dangers of campus sexual assault, Senator Casey took action and passed into law the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE), which outlines steps schools can take to educate students and help prevent sexual assault, requires uniform reporting standards for sexual assaults on college campuses and requires schools to provide clear guidelines to students on their sexual assault policies.
From legislation to crack down on terrorists’ financing, to a law that makes it easier for small businesses to expand, Senator Casey has passed into law a wide range of measures to keep Americans safe and financially secure. He is committed to raising wages and creating and retaining jobs across Pennsylvania. A tireless advocate for middle-class families, workers, and seniors, Bob Casey is a voice for those who are threatened by Congressional Republicans’ recent attempts to give tax cuts to the ultra-rich and to undermine Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Representative in Congress
Chrissy Houlahan, a third-generation military veteran, proudly represents Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District. Raised by a Holocaust survivor and career naval officer, Chrissy learned the values of duty and sacrifice early on.
An engineering graduate from Stanford with an ROTC scholarship, Chrissy later earned an M.S. in Technology and Policy from MIT. Her military service includes three active years and 13 in the Inactive Reserve, reaching the rank of Captain in the USAFR.
Beyond the military, Chrissy excelled in business as the COO of AND1 Basketball and the Founding COO of B-Lab. Committed to education, she taught chemistry in North Philadelphia and later served as President of Springboard Collaborative, focusing on early childhood literacy.
A devoted mother to Molly and Carly, Chrissy, alongside her husband Bart, resides in Devon. As the first woman elected to her district and the first Democrat since the Civil War, she is a trailblazer in Congress, serving on the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees. Chrissy Houlahan’s diverse background and unwavering commitment make her a dedicated advocate for her constituents.
State Offices
Attorney General
Just like any Pennsylvanian, Eugene doesn’t back down from a tough fight.
Whether it’s standing up for women’s reproductive freedoms, taking on police bureaucracy to reduce backlogs in untested rape kits, or holding polluters accountable for dirtying our air and water, Eugene has your back.
Born and raised in the blue-collar city of Pittsburgh, Eugene knows the value of hard work, putting himself through law school at night.
Eugene is a lifetime Democrat and principled leader who will stand up to both parties to protect Pennsylvanians. He’s earned a reputation as a transparent, independent watchdog of the taxpayer’s money.
As former state legislator and two-term Auditor General with a record of protecting Pennsylvanians by taking on tough challenges and holding each party accountable, Eugene asks for your support in his campaign for Attorney General.
Auditor General
Representative Malcolm Kenyatta is a third-generation North Philadelphia native, thought leader, and legislator, currently serving in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. He earned a B.A. in Public Communications and a minor in Political Science from Temple University, a M.S. in Strategic and Digital Communications from Drexel University and completed the Harvard Kennedy School’s Executives in State and Local Government program.
Representative Kenyatta is a barrier-breaking public figure, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color and one of the youngest members elected to the PA General Assembly in 2018. In 2022, he became the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color to run for the U.S. Senate in American history.
Representative Kenyatta has been a vocal proponent of protecting workers’ rights, enacting common-sense gun safety policies, and rooting out government corruption and waste. He has multiple legislative leadership roles: member of the powerful State Government Committee with oversight on state agencies and elections, Minority Chair of the Subcommittee on Campaign Finance and Elections, Minority Chair of Automation and Technology in the Committee on Commerce, and a member of the Finance Committee. Since elected, he has additionally served on Governor Tom Wolf’s Suicide Prevention Task Force, and he has been a member of the Philadelphia Delegation leadership team.
His political career and life have been the subject of two documentaries: an award-winning short, Going Forward and an Al Roker (Today Show)-produced feature length film, Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn. He lives in North Philadelphia with his husband Dr. Matthew Kenyatta and their dog Cleo.
State Treasurer
Erin McClelland, a lifelong Democrat and native of Western Pennsylvania, has dedicated her career to serving her community and advocating for working-class families. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Chatham University, Erin’s academic background laid the foundation for her commitment to public service.
For 15 years, Erin worked as a substance abuse and mental health counselor, serving as a program manager and director in treatment systems across multiple counties in Western PA. Her dedication to improving healthcare systems led her to the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addiction (IRETA), where she worked to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.
Under the mentorship of former Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill, Erin gained expertise in supply chain logistics and lean process improvement strategies, which she applied to her work in addiction treatment and recovery programs. Her innovative approach garnered national attention and recognition.
In addition to her work in healthcare, Erin has been a vocal advocate for her community, running as the Democratic nominee for the United States Congress in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District in 2014 and 2016. Her experiences on the campaign trail provided her with a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing rural and working-class voters.
Currently, Erin serves as a process improvement specialist at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, where she focuses on redesigning systems and policies to promote efficiency, fairness, and accountability. Her dedication to standardizing work processes, eliminating systemic bias, and advocating for worker rights highlights her commitment to public service and progressive values.
As the Democratic nominee for State Treasurer, Erin McClelland is dedicated to rebuilding Pennsylvania’s supply chain with transparency and integrity, ensuring taxpayer dollars are managed with diligence and accountability.
State Senator
An Environmental Champion. An Educator. A Community Leader. A Trusted Public Servant. A Friend You Can Count On.
Throughout her career, Carolyn has embraced all of those roles and more.
As State Senator for Pennsylvania’s 19th District, she is working to support strong public schools, a clean environment, affordable healthcare, renewable energy, economic growth, and safe, welcoming communities where we all have an opportunity to thrive.
In the Senate, Carolyn serves as minority chair of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and on the Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Aging and Youth, Education, and Local Government Committees. Before that, Carolyn served two terms, beginning in 2016, as State Representative for the 156th Legislative District. But she is perhaps most well known for being the first woman and first bipartisan-elected mayor of West Chester, a position she was elected to in 2010 after serving two terms on West Chester Borough Council.
To all her roles, Carolyn brings the perspective of an educator, a small business owner, a mother and a grandmother, and a neighbor who cares.
State Representative
Melissa Shusterman is a small business owner, wife and mother who was elected State Representative for Pennsylvania’s 157th District in 2018. Raised in Easttown, Melissa graduated from Conestoga High School in 1985, Lafayette College in 1989, then graduate school at American University in 1993.
Melissa began her campaign for the 157th District, in 2017. She was prompted to run by the old boys’ club and special interests that control Harrisburg and prevent progress on important issues in Pennsylvania from being addressed. Her slogan was “Common Sense Before Politics”. Melissa campaigned on government transparency and accountability, education equity, environmental sustainability, and gun control reform. Over the course of the campaign, Melissa knocked on tens of thousands of doors, and gained recognition and support across the county, state, and country. In November 2018, Melissa was elected to office, defeating a four-term Republican incumbent by over 4,000 votes. She was elected in a historic year for women in Pennsylvania, with women increasing their share of representation in the Pennsylvania House and Senate. She was reelected in 2020 and 2022 and is now serving for her third term.
Before running for office, Melissa worked in the video production industry. She worked for large networks like Food Network, VH1, and HGTV before returning to Pennsylvania to raise her son as a single mother. There, she started her own successful business, a video production company. Melissa’s business experience gives her a unique perspective in the legislature. Family includes husband Hans Mueller and son, Paris T. Shusterfallou.
In the legislature, Melissa serves on the Health, Judiciary, Chair of the Family Law Subcommittee, Rules & State Government Committees and Transportation. She is co-chair of both the Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Caucus and the Animal Protection Caucus.