Lucia Simonelli
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania
PA-01 Democratic nominee?
$4.1K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — PA-01 Democratic nominee?
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7.9%chance to win
$4.1KMAY 20, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMathematician
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundMathematician
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EducationPh.D. in Mathematics, University of Maryland, College Park
Notable personal detailsLucia Dora Simonelli is a Democratic candidate who ran for U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District (PA-01) in the 2026 cycle. She is a mathematician and has worked in science and climate policy, including service as an AMS Congressional Fellow and work connected to carbon dioxide removal policy. She was a challenger candidate in the 2026 PA-01 Democratic primary.
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Political Positions
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.
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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.
Latest News
Lucia Simonelli is running as a Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, where she is challenging Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie for the nomination. The race has centered on who will take on Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in the general election, with Harvie backed by party leaders and outspending Simonelli. The candidates also recently held a forum on health care, immigration, and the economy as the primary approached.
State primary to shape fight for control of US House
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro endorses Bob Harvie’s campaign to oust Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County congressional seat
PA congressional races to watch in the May 19 primary
Bucks County's Bob Harvie and Lucia Simonelli face off in candidate forum ahead of Democratic primary
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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