Coronavirus Statement

March 16, 2020 By Allegheny County Democratic Committee

Dear Committee Members,

I wanted to drop a note to thank the Chairs and Party leaders whom have canceled their events in light of the Coronavirus, and to commend all of you for the leadership you have exhibited in your sharing of information with each other and our communities regarding this situation.

It is truly in all of our best interests as a society to follow the directives of the CDC and our leaders in order to mitigate the spread of this virus.

It is in consideration of those directives that any committees which are still planning events in the upcoming weeks should cancel any such events until such time that it is deemed safe to hold such gatherings.

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Also, in consideration of this pandemic, many Democrats that we represent have been asking about how to obtain a mail in ballot/absentee ballot.

As you know, Mail-in Ballots allow voters to receive a ballot, (primary and general election), vote, and return their vote without ever leaving home. Please invite those who may be asking you in your roles as committee people about this option to visit:

https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Pages/Mail-and-Absentee-Ballot.aspx

Also, for more information, call 1-877-VotesPA (1-877-868-3772), or contact your county board of elections.

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As we all saw from last night’s debate, whichever candidate ultimately becomes our nominee, we are moving closer, every day, to selecting a nominee who will be a leader instead of an international embarrassment and one who will keep us safe instead of risking our health and well-being for personal benefit.

Thank you for all of your great work. We will all come through this stronger than ever.

Eileen Kelly

Chair,
Allegheny County Democratic Committee

Bylaws Committee

February 24, 2020 By Allegheny County Democratic Committee

Allegheny County Democratic Committee

February 24, 2020

Dear Democratic Committee Members,
When I ran to be your County Chair you shared with me legitimate concerns about not having your voices heard by Party Leadership. At that time I was the City of Pittsburgh Chair
and I agreed with you.

Upon being elected as your County Chair I saw that our Committee numbers were at an all time low and since then we have worked hard to appoint 728 active new members to vacant
committee seats within the last 18 months. Attended events and rallies and worked to elect our candidates up and down the ballot. I campaigned on an open door for all the members and to
always be available to hear your concerns, thoughts and ideas.

My commitment to all of you has not and will never waiver. I do believe that our party is strong and that it is working. All of you make that possible and many of you now believe that it is
time for another review of our rules.

In consideration of my commitment to all of you, your importance to this Democratic Party AND the role we must all play this year, I will be forming a By-Laws Committee.
This By-Laws Committee will be charged with reviewing the rules in their current form and making proposed amendments which will then be voted upon by a meeting of the entire County Party. Any rule changes which you approve will then be submitted to the State Executive Committee for ratification.

A diverse group of membership will be selected that will represent all the interests of our Party to serve on this Committee. The formation of this Committee and the scheduling of
meetings is to begin immediately. I will ask the By-Laws Committee to move expeditiously, as I will schedule a meeting of the entire County Committee, as many of you have requested once
we have a proposed set of rule changes to vote upon.

In Election Year 2020, the Democratic Party, AT ALL LEVELS, is the last line of defense to save this country from a despot in the White House.
We must, at all times, remember in this cycle that removing this disastrous President from office is one of our Prime Directives.

Democratically yours,

Eileen Kelly, Chair
Allegheny County Democratic Committee

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The 2020 Allegheny County Democratic Committee Endorsed Candidates

February 17, 2020 By Allegheny County Democratic Committee

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee in accordance with its bylaws, held their annual endorsement meeting at the IBEW Hall on the South Side of Pittsburgh. Members of the County and City Democratic Committees showed up to cast ballots in order to endorse candidates seeking the approval of the Committee ahead of the April Primary Election.

The candidates receiving the Party Endorsement are as follows:

U.S. Congress PA-17 – Hon. Conor Lamb
U.S. Congress PA-18 – Hon. Mike Doyle

37th Senatorial District – Hon. Pam Iovino
43rd Senatorial District – Hon. Jay Costa
45th Senatorial District – Hon. Jim Brewster

16th Legislative District – Hon. Robert Matzie
19th Legislative District – Hon. Jake Wheatley
20th Legislative District – Hon. Adam Ravenstahl
21st Legislative District – Hon. Sara Innamorato
23rd Legislative District – Hon. Dan Frankel
24th Legislative District – Hon. Ed Gainey
25th Legislative District – Hon. Brandon Markosek
27th Legislative District – Hon. Dan Deasy
28th Legislative District – Emily Skopov
30th Legislative District – Marco Attisano
32nd Legislative District – Hon. Tony DeLuca
33rd Legislative District – Hon. Frank Dermody
34th Legislative District – Chris Roland
35th Legislative District – Hon. Austin Davis
36th Legislative District – Heather Kass
38th Legislative District – Nick Pisciottano
42nd Legislative District – Hon. Dan Miller
44th Legislative District – Michele Knoll
45th Legislative District – Hon. Anita Astorino Kulik

“Democratic Committee members from across the county showed up to vote for candidates whom they believe best represent their districts.” Said County Chair Eileen Kelly.

“The participation in this process today is a strong indicator of the energy and enthusiasm Democrats possess as we head into the Primary and then on an important General Election.”

The Primary election is scheduled for April 28, 2020.

In Memory of Walter Salachup

February 2, 2020 By Allegheny County Democratic Committee

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Walter Salachup.

Walt served as a dedicated member to the Allegheny County Democratic Committee in Ross Township for many years alongside his wife Frannie Salachup.

Walter was a Vietnam War Army Veteran and worked for Ross Township Public Works. He will be greatly missed by fellow committee members and we are grateful for his service to the Democratic Party.

Our thoughts and condolences are with his family at this difficult time. For those interested details about the service are available here.

2020 Candidates Seeking Endorsement

January 20, 2020 By Allegheny County Democratic Committee

The Candidates who submitted their Letter of Intent to seek the Allegheny County Democratic Committee Endorsement to be held Sunday, February 16th are as follows:

U.S. Congress PA-17 – Hon. Conor Lamb
U.S. Congress PA-18 – Hon. Mike Doyle

37th Senatorial District – Hon. Pam Iovino
43rd Senatorial District – Hon. Jay Costa
45th Senatorial District – Hon. Jim Brewster

16th Legislative District – Hon. Robert Matzie
19th Legislative District – Hon. Jake Wheatley
20th Legislative District – Hon. Adam Ravenstahl
20th Legislative District – Emily Kinkead
21st Legislative District – Hon. Sara Innamorato
23rd Legislative District – Hon. Dan Frankel
24th Legislative District – Hon. Ed Gainey
25th Legislative District – Hon. Brandon Markosek
27th Legislative District – Hon. Dan Deasy
28th Legislative District – Emily Skopov
30th Legislative District – Lissa Geiger Shulman
30th Legislative District – Marco Attisano
32nd Legislative District – Hon. Tony DeLuca
33rd Legislative District – Hon. Frank Dermody
34th Legislative District – Hon. Summer Lee
34th Legislative District – Chris Roland
35th Legislative District – Hon. Austin Davis
36th Legislative District – Jessica Benham
36th Legislative District – Heather Kass
38th Legislative District – Nick Pisciottano
38th Legislative District – Tony DiCenzo
42nd Legislative District – Hon. Dan Miller
44th Legislative District – Michele Knoll
45th Legislative District – Hon. Anita Astorino Kulik

Allegheny County Democratic Committee Announces 2020 Endorsement

January 13, 2020 By Allegheny County Democratic Committee

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee has set a date for candidates running in the April 28th Primary to seek the Democratic Committee’s Endorsement. The Endorsement is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the IBEW #5, 5 Hot Metal St # 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee will be Endorsing candidates running for the following Offices:

U.S. Congress District 17
U.S. Congress District 18

37th Senatorial District
43rd Senatorial District
45th Senatorial District

16th Legislative District
19th Legislative District
20th Legislative District
21st Legislative District
23rd Legislative District
24th Legislative District
25th Legislative District
27th Legislative District
28th Legislative District
30th Legislative District
32nd Legislative District
33rd Legislative District
34th Legislative District
35th Legislative District
36th Legislative District
38th Legislative District
39th Legislative District
40th Legislative District
42nd Legislative District
44th Legislative District
45th Legislative District
46th Legislative District
54th Legislative District

Candidates wishing to seek the Endorsement of the Committee must file their letters of intent and filing fee at local headquarters no later than Sunday, January 19th, 2020, by 1:00 pm. In addition to filing a formal letter we ask that candidates also fill out our online form to provide more information about themselves to the committee here.

If candidates would like more information please contact Chairwoman Eileen Kelly or our office at (412)-481-5646. The Party’s Headquarters are located at 22 Wabash Street, Suite 205, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.

In Memory of David Weinel

January 4, 2020 By Allegheny County Democratic Committee

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. David Weinel.

Mr. Weinel was a Pine Township Democratic Committee Member and a life-long resident of Pine Township. He was also a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66 and the North Hills Masonic Lodge No. 716. We are grateful for Mr. Weinel’s service to the Party and his community.

We offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time, and our hearts go out to all members of the Pine Township Democratic Committee.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made in David’s name to Perry Highway Evangelical Lutheran Church. Friends will be received Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 2-5 p.m. at the Perry Highway Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11403 Perry Highway, Wexford 15090 where a Funeral Service will be held following visitation. Arrangements entrusted by the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC.