• Press Release

EMILYs List-Endorsed Candidates Advance to General Election in Key Pennsylvania Races Up and Down the Ballot

May 19, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following EMILYs List-endorsed candidates in critical congressional and state legislative races becoming the Democratic nominees, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the below statement:

“In Pennsylvania, EMILYs List women are playing a central role in the fight to take back control of the U.S. House, expand our majority in the state House, and make critical gains toward flipping the state Senate. Their leadership and strong campaigns are powering competitive races across the Commonwealth and we are proud to stand with them in these critical elections.” 

EMILYs List congratulates the following candidates on securing Democratic nominations in some of the most critical races in Pennsylvania:

  • Paige Cognetti (PA-08) 
  • Janelle Stelson (PA-10) 
  • Eileen Hartnett Albillar (PA-SD06)  
  • Maria Collett (PA-SD12) 
  • Lindsey Williams (PA-SD38) 
  • Katie Muth (PA-SD44)
  • Mandy Steele (PA-HD33) 
  • Hadley Haas (PA-HD44)
  • Brittany Bloam (PA-HD45) 
  • Sara Agerton (PA-HD88)
  • Jessica McClay (PA-HD121) 
  • Kristin Egan (PA-HD142) 
  • Elizabeth Moro (PA-HD160) 

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