Sean Meloy announces congressional run
Upon release of Pennsylvania’s new congressional maps, Sean Meloy, a lifelong Democrat, Allegheny County native, and local and national LGBTQ advocate, officially announced his run for United States Congress in Western Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District.
If elected, Meloy would be the first openly gay member of Congress from the Keystone State.
“I am the candidate to win and keep this district in Democratic hands because I have organized in this community and know what needs to be done to bring relief to working families, grow our local economy, create good union jobs for the 21st century, address our changing climate, and ensure marginalized groups are represented and protected under the law. I will be a pragmatic progressive voice that gets things done. I will be sure to put the welfare of the people of Western PA first and never forget they are the priority in all I’ll do,” said Meloy.
After announcing his campaign in November, Meloy raised more than $130,000 in 7 weeks, outraising all opponents in Q4 and reporting ⅔ of contributions at or less than $100. To date he has earned the endorsements of over 25 elected officials and community leaders. There is a definitive grassroots momentum building behind the candidate in this historic race.
