Compilation of informative articles and videos related to the 2026 election.
US 7th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
- Video, 2026 Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District Democratic Primary Candidate Debate in Carbon County, Blue Ridge Cable 13 (BRC 13)
- Video ,PA-7 — Democratic Candidate Forum, Democracy Demands Accountability, April 7, Cedar Crest College,Sponsored by Lehigh County Democratic, Indivisible Lehigh Valley and Red, Wine & Blue. You must sign into a Google Account to view on Google Drive.
- Videos, Business Matters — Pennsylvania 7th U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Primary Debate:∎ Part 1 (April 6) ∎ PART TWO (April 13), WFMZ 69, Business Matters, original air date April 6, 2026
- Video, PA-7 Talks: Immigration, Lehigh Valley congressional candidates Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine discuss ICE and immigration policy with host Tom Shortell. PBS 39. April 25, 2026
- Video, PA-7 Talks: The Federal Budget, Federal politics have been plagued by government shutdowns and growing debt in recent years. Democrats Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine detail how they would deal with these challenges if elected. PBS39, April 23, 2026
- Video, PA-7 Talks: The State of the Federal Government, Democrats Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine share their takes on DOGE cuts, the federal workforce and their governing philosophies, PBS39, April 21, 2026
- Video, PA-7 Talks: The Economy, Lehigh Valley congressional candidates Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine join host Tom Shortell to discuss tariff policy and lowering stubbornly high costs. PBS39, April 21, 2026
- Video, Interview with Congressional Candidate Carol Obando-Derstine, The Indelible Signature Series, April 22, 2026
- Video, Interview with Bob Brooks, Lehigh Valley Political Pulse, PBS Channel 39
- 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
- Video, Interview with Carol Obando-Derstine, Lehigh Valley Political Pulse, PBS Channel 39
- Video/Article, ‘I think we’re in a struggle for the soul of our country’: Pa. 7th District Candidate, Ryan Crosswell sits down with 69 News, Sara Madonna, May 13, 2026
- Video/Article, ‘I am tired of watching families struggle’: Pa. 7th District Candidate Carol Obando-Derstine discusses issues she hopes to focus on,’ WFMZ 69 News, Sara Madonna, May 12, 2026
- “McClure says his government experience makes him most qualified candidate,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Robert H. Orenstein, May 13, 2026
- “Obando-Derstine’s candidacy shaped by immigrant roots, helping others,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Margie Peterson, May 13, 2026
- “In 7th, Crosswell wants to stand up for democracy, restore integrity,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Katherine Reinhard, May 12, 2026
- “Bob Brooks running for Congress to fix people’s problems,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Robert H. Orenstein, May 12, 2026
- “PA-7 congressional candidate calls for judge to throw out lawsuit over $162,000 debt,” Tom Shortell, LehighValleyNews.com, April 29, 2026
- “Congressional candidate Bob Brooks apologizes for old Facebook posts,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Robert H. Orenstein, Katherine Reinhard, and Steve Novak, April 20, 2026
- Crosswell continues to lead Democrats in cash while Mackenzie’s funding soars, Armchair Lehigh Valley, Robert H. Orenstein, Katherine Reinhard, and Steve Novak, April 16, 2026
- “Electric Fury — Soaring power bills threaten to swing US elections,” Bloomberg, Josh Saul and Ari Natter, April 13, 2026 (This is a gifted article and may have limited time access for nonsubscribers.)
- “Congressional Democratic candidates talk immigration, housing, warts in 2nd debate,” Lehigh Valley News, Tom Shortell (April 7 Forum at Cedar Crest College), April 8, 2026
- “Carol Obando-Derstine makes her case for PA-7,” Lehigh Valley News, Stephanie Sigafoos, Feb. 26, 2026
- “The Democrats’ Blue-Collar Brigade,” Time Magazine, Julia Terruso, Feb. 23, 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
- “Democrats running in 7th line up seasoned campaign teams, key endorsement,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Robert H. Orenstein, Feb. 16, 2026
- “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
STATE OFFICES
Governor and Lt. Governor
- Where Garrity and Shapiro stand on broadband, federal cuts, and other key rural issues, Spotlight Pa, Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA, April 30, 2026
PA Senate Districts 14 and 16
- Video, PA-16th Senate Debate, PBS Channel 39, April 28, 2026
- Video, PA State Senate Candidate Mark Pinsley, On The Indelible Signature Series The Candidate Interviews, The Indelible Productions.
- In the 16th, new [Right Wing] PAC targets Merkl-Gump with mailer calling him a ‘party boss puppet’, Charles Malinchak, Armchair Lehigh Valley, April 30, 2026
- “Two Democrats left in 16th Senate District’s primary,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Charles Malinchak, March 30
- “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
PA House Districts 132, 183 and 187
- Video “Interviews House District 183 Candidate Dierdre Kamber Todd, Time for Political Change” The Indelible Signature Series, May 8, 2026
- Video “Dierdre Kamber Todd Talks about Fighting for the Healthcare We Need!,” The Indelible Signature Series, May 6, 2026
- “Lower Macungie Township music teacher enters race for Pennsylvania’s 187th House District,” Lehigh Valley News, Tom Shortell, Jan. 29, 2026
Jeffrey Whitcomb is one of two candidates running for the PA 187th House District
GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
- “Pa. election 2026: A guide to vetting primary candidates,” Spotlight Pa, Stephan Caruso, April 8, 2026. Links to incumbent’s voting record can be found under office holders under this website’s Your Government tab.
- “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