Lucia Simonelli

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Lucia Simonelli

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PA-01 Democratic nominee?

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MAY 20, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current rolePolitical candidate

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

GenderFemale

LocationPennsylvania

BackgroundPolitical candidate

EducationPh.D. in Mathematics, University of Maryland, College Park

Notable personal detailsLucia Dora Simonelli is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District (PA-01) in the 2026 election cycle. She has worked at the intersection of science and public policy, including serving as a Congressional Fellow. Simonelli’s campaign is based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports tightening the tax code and imposing higher taxes on the very wealthy, endorsing policies such as a billionaire minimum income tax and prioritizing tax code reform before cutting programs. Emphasizes addressing corporate influence and monopolies to reduce inequality and fund expanded public programs like universal healthcare steps.

Healthcare

Supports universal health care and advocates taking steps toward Medicare for All, including pursuing incremental pathways if immediate full single-payer implementation is not achievable.

Immigration & Border

Supports a well-resourced, streamlined, and just asylum process, including removing recent fees for asylum and TPS applicants and increasing funding for USCIS. Advocates reallocating resources away from ICE and has stated support for defunding/abolishing ICE. Emphasizes that the United States is strengthened by immigrants and calls for immigration policies that prioritize justice and humane processing.

Climate & Energy

The candidate has raised concerns about electric utility costs and Pennsylvania’s energy policy, mentioning continued reliance on fossil fuels and impacts from rollbacks to clean energy investment. She has also advocated for environmental safeguards and conditions to limit the impacts, energy costs, and greenhouse gas emissions from large data centers. Overall, her public statements emphasize energy affordability and local environmental protections but do not lay out a clear, comprehensive national climate policy.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 19, 2026

Lucia Simonelli is running in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, where she is facing Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie for the chance to challenge Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. The race has drawn attention because Harvie has the county party’s backing and a fundraising lead, while Simonelli is presenting herself as the progressive alternative. The candidates recently held a forum on health care, immigration, and the economy ahead of the May 19 primary.

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PTPittsburgh Tribune-Review9 days ago