Democratic Party Endorsed Candidates for the 2026 primary election
Lt. Governor
Governor
The Governor is the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to approve or veto bills passed by the Pennsylvania Legislature, and to convene the legislature for extraordinary sessions. Pennsylvania governors are restricted to two consecutive terms in office, after which they must wait one term before being eligible to run again. In 2023, the governor's salary was $229,642.
Governor Josh Shapiro
The Lieutenant Governor presides in the Pennsylvania State Senate and is first in the line of succession to the governor. In 2023, the Lt Governor’s salary was $192,897.
Lt. Governor Austin Davis
U.S. Representative to Congress
1st Congressional District
Bob Harvie is currently serving on the Bucks County Board of Supervisors. To read more about Bob and his accomplishments, check Bob Harvie's campaign website here, and the BCDC Turn Bucks Blue website here. Bob Harvie is running to beat Brian Fitzpatrick in the November General Election.
A U.S. Representative's primary duties include representing the interests of their specific congressional district, introducing and voting on legislation, and performing constituent services. They serve two-year terms, focusing on local issues, committee work, and conducting oversight of federal agencies. As of 2026, most representatives are paid $174,000 per year.
Candidates for PA State Legislature
State Representatives are elected to 2 year terms. Responsibilities include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes. In 2025 the annual salary was $110,015.
State Senators are elected to 4 year terms. Responsibilities include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes. In 2025 the annual salary was $110,015.
PA Democratic State Committee
The Democratic State Committee is the governing body of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and responsible for directing and promoting the guiding principles and core values of the party. They perform party business, in addition to coordinating strategies to elect Democrats up and down the ballot across the Commonwealth. These State Committee members serve for four years and represent Bucks County Democrats to the PA (State) Democratic Party.
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These 13 individuals from across Bucks County are endorsed candidates by the Bucks County Democratic Committee for the May 2026 primary, to serve in the Democratic State Committee to represent Bucks County Democrats.
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Eleanor Breslin
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Leann Hart
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Marlene Katz
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Jess Malobisky
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Nastasha Raisley
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Emily Smith
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Liz Warren
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Ijaz Chaudry
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Dr. Umar Farooq
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John Lewis
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Connor O’Hanlon
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Paul Roden
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Steve Wojciechowski