2026 Elections in the Media
2026 Election in the Media
Compilation of informative articles and videos related to the 2026 election.
GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
- “High-stakes 2026 elections will determine control of Pa. legislature, which party sets policy,” Spotlight PA, Stephen Caruso, Jan. 5 2026
- “Representing the Lehigh Valley with Charlie Dent and Susan Wild,” Lehigh Valley Political Pulse Interview, Former U.S. Reps. Charlie Dent and Susan Wild sit down with Tom Shortell to talk about running for office, the process of lawmaking and what it would take to fix a dysfunctional Congress., PBS Channel 39, Jan. 8, 2026
US 7th CONGRETIONAL DISTRICT
- Carol Obando-Derstine makes her case for PA-7, Lehigh Valley Political Pulse, PBS Channel 39, Feb. 26, 2026
- The Democrats’ Blue-Collar Brigade, Time Magazine, Julia Terruso, Feb. 23, 2026
- Video Interview with Ryan Crosswell, Lehigh Valley Political Pulse, PBS Channel 39, Feb. 12, 2026
- Video Interview with Lamont McClure, Lehigh Valley Political Pulse, PBS Channel 39, March 12, 2026
- “Lehigh Valley Political Pulse: Bob Brooks says Democrats have lost touch with working-class voters,” (This article includes a video of Political Pulse, Bob Brooks interview with Tom Shortell), Lehigh Valley News, Stephanie Sigafoos, Feb. 19, 2026
- Democrats running in 7th talk tariffs, ICE and more,”Armchair Lehigh Valley, Katherine Reinhard, Feb. 18, 2026
- Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley drops out of crowded Lehigh Valley congressional race,” Lehigh Valley News, Tom Shortell, Feb. 18, 2026
- “Democrats running in 7th line up seasoned campaign teams, key endorsement,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Robert H. Orenstein, Feb. 16, 2026
- “Ryan Crosswell ends 2025 with most cash among Democrats running in 7th,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Robert H. Orenstein and Katherine Reinhard, Feb. 3, 2026
Fundraising details for six of the candidates running for the 7th US Congressional District - “Crowded field complicates Democratic primary in 7th House District,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Katherine Reinhard, Jan. 15, 2026
Democratic candidates for US 7th Congressional District Candidates and complexity of running in this swing district -
Bob Brooks heads to court for a decades-old family debt as the Lehigh Valley congressional race heats up. Lehigh Valley News April 06, 2026. Bob Brooks, a candidate in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, is due in Northampton County Court this month over a $162,000 debt owed to his former mother-in-law
- For access to all of Carol Obando-Derstine in the news go to https://www.carolforpa.com/news/
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In April, Rabbi Moshe Kurtz wrapped up a series of deep-dive interviews with every candidate running for the PA-07 congressional Democratic primary on his podcast, As I Walk Through the Valley (The general podcast link as well as Facebook page.). Here are highlighted excerpts from his review.
1) Ryan CrosswellSpotify episode link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ldRTjmuXMqpor3WrdP5hGKey Moment (42:40): Ryan addresses what he admires about rural Republicans.2) Carol Obando-DerstineSpotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0smUOFYFolUQ1GUcQuQ3ZYKey Moment (31:40): Carol addresses the principle of identity politics.3) Lamont McClureSpotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LyDTBoCsayDHKp9BWNrWmKey Moment (31:50): Lamont addresses corporate money in the race.4) Bob BrooksSpotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4474pyop73Go09ZLFHXOcCKey Moment (16:55-18:00): Bob addresses toxic masculinity. - Bloomberg Feature for Carol:
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2026-power-bills-midterm-election-issue/?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3NjExNzMwMywiZXhwIjoxNzc2NzIyMTAzLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUREdDRlBLR1pBWDUwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCQTdCNUZBNTJDREE0N0JDQkEwQjdCRjExNDM4MUFGNyJ9.3t5rfay6GHG1OIL_-ej5MtnWDGLwGnixOBHPQ8mulj8 -
Lehigh Valley congressional candidate Bob Brooks apologizes for old Facebook posts
- Bloomberg article "Electric Fury" for Carol Orbando-Derstine April 13, 2026.
- April 24, 2026 - CNN article on the P0-07 race including interview w/SLDC member https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/24/politics/josh-shapiro-democrats-us-house-races?cid=ios_app
- April 24, 2026, PA-7 Democratic debate turns ugly over Brooks Facebook posts criticizing Obama and defending guns
- April 24, 2026 Ryan Crosswell makes anti-corruption argument for PA-7 race - City & State Pennsylvania
- May 5, 2026 https://www.lehighvalleynews.com/elections/2-weeks-ahead-of-the-democratic-primary-dccc-throws-its-support-to-bob-brooks-in-crowded-pa-7-field
- May 6, 2026, DCCC betrays its own grassroots in Pennsylvania — My Private Hellertown Blog https://www.myprivatehellertown.com/index/the-national-dnc-is-trying-to-channel-maga-vibes-in-the-lehigh-valleyand-betraying-its-own-grassroots
- May 10, 2026 - Letters to the editor regarding PA Primaries and PA-07 candidates https://www.mcall.com/2026/05/10/letters-reform-pennsylvania-primary-system-to-attract-more-participation/
STATE OFFICES
Governor and Lt. Governor
PA Senate Districts and 16
- “Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley drops out of crowded Lehigh Valley congressional race,” Lehigh Valley News, Tom Shortell, Feb. 18, 2026 (Announces Candidacy in PA 16th Senate District)
Pinsley is the 4th Candidate to declare for PA Senate 16 - April 28 - video recording PA-16th Senate Debate
PA House Districts 131
Page last updated: April 2026, by ULDC, JS Admin/SLDC Admin.
