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Democrat
Lamont McClure
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania
Democrat
Lamont McClure
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania
PA-07 Democratic nominee?
$64.0K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — PA-07 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.1%chance to win
$64.0KMAY 26, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer Council Member
PartyDemocratic
LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundCounty executive
EducationWilkes University — B.A., History and International Studies (1992)
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Notable personal detailsLamont G. McClure is a Pennsylvania politician and county executive who has served as Northampton County Executive since January 2018. He later became a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He earned a B.A. in History and International Studies from Wilkes University.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes lowering or holding local taxes, reducing government spending, and balancing budgets while maintaining services. His campaign materials and county budgets highlight tax cuts or no property tax increases and spending reductions during his tenure as Northampton County Executive.
Healthcare
Supports public provision and expansion of health services at the county level, including keeping the county-owned Gracedale nursing home public, expanding mental-health and substance-use treatment programs, and using litigation funds to expand opioid treatment and prevention efforts. Emphasizes county-run programs for mental health, drug-and-alcohol services, and overdose prevention initiatives. No explicit statement found on federal programs such as Medicare for All or a federal public option in the sourced materials.
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Immigration & Border
As Northampton County Executive, Lamont McClure issued an executive order (March 2020) that restricts ICE from making arrests on county property unless agents present a warrant and the county has received a detainer request; the county notifies ICE of detainees and honors detainers for up to 48 hours. McClure says the county “fully cooperates with ICE” while also stressing due-process and constitutional constraints and has stated that undocumented individuals who commit crimes should be deported. His position emphasizes procedural limits on federal immigration arrests at county facilities with
Climate & Energy
Supports local clean-energy and conservation initiatives, including preserving open space and farmland and installing solar power on county facilities; promotes green infrastructure and expanded public transit as part of economic and environmental strategy.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Lamont McClure is being mentioned in coverage of Pennsylvania’s 2026 political fights, especially around affordability and energy costs. Recent reports say opposition to AI data centers and rising electricity bills are becoming campaign issues in swing districts, with local concerns over power prices, water use, land use, and zoning. The broader political backdrop is a competitive 2026 House environment in eastern Pennsylvania, where economic pressure is shaping the race.
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Articles
BBloomberg5 months ago
High Electric Bills Fuel Voter Anger Ahead of Midterm Elections
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer3 months ago
‘We’ve never been this bad.’ Eastern Pennsylvania weighs its rising costs
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REReading Eagle4 months ago
Josh Shapiro tests political influence in Pennsylvania 2026 midterm elections
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NNNatural News2 months ago
The AI data center revolt: How a battle over land, water and power is reshaping American politics
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Latest Polls
PA-07 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Lamont McClure currently averages 18.6%, ranking first in this race, 3.2 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 18.6%Position: firstMargin: +3.2 ptsLatest poll: 17.0% (May 17 - 17)Polls included: 5
Average recalculated from polls through May 17 - 17.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
7PA-07 Democratic nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$515.1K
$386.4K
$257.6K
$128.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$515.1K
$2.2K
$513.0K
$28.5K
Source: FEC