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PA-07 Democratic nominee?
$64.0K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleOther
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationPennsylvania
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BackgroundLehigh County Controller
EducationNortheastern University — B.S. in Business Administration (BSBA)
Notable personal detailsMark Pinsley is the elected Controller of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, serving since January 2020. He has overseen the county’s independent audit function and has led financial, compliance, and performance audits across county government. Pinsley holds a BSBA from Northeastern University and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, and he served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He lives in South Whitehall Township with his wife and two children.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports taxing the ultra‑rich and corporate wealth rather than workers, and advocates policies funded by those revenues including Medicare for All, universal childcare, and expanded affordable housing. Emphasizes breaking monopolies and requiring the wealthy and corporations to pay their fair share. Seeks to shift economic policy toward expanded social programs and redistribution rather than tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and policies to lower health care costs, including breaking monopolies and auditing healthcare pricing; prioritizes universal coverage and reducing drug and hospital price gouging. Advocates using government action to expand access and lower costs through public programs. Emphasizes saving taxpayer dollars by auditing and reforming health care spending.
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Immigration & Border
Supports removing federal immigration enforcement presence from county facilities, criticized aggressive ICE tactics, and calls for stability in the immigration system including a pathway to citizenship for long-term, taxpaying residents. Advocates limiting local cooperation with ICE to protect immigrant trust in local government and public safety.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion access with some limits: has said he agrees with Roe v. Wade to allow abortion before viability and has acted publicly against institutions that support anti‑abortion candidates. He has also answered a questionnaire indicating pro‑choice overall but with some specific limits in responses, creating a mixed record on particulars.
Climate & Energy
Supports transitioning Pennsylvania to 100% renewable energy and decarbonizing the economy by 2050, including holding fossil fuel companies accountable; advocates policies to reduce single-use plastics and promote environmental sustainability. Has criticized expanded fossil fuel development (e.g., downplayed Keystone Pipeline importance) and frames climate action as a priority in his platform.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports banning assault rifles and requiring licenses for gun ownership, and has been endorsed by a Pennsylvania gun-safety advocacy group. His stated answers to a candidate questionnaire indicate support for significant gun restrictions and licensing requirements.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026
Mark Pinsley is being mentioned in the context of Pennsylvania’s 2026 midterm politics, where Democrats are trying to build momentum. Recent coverage says rising electricity bills are becoming a campaign issue in swing districts, including Pennsylvania’s 7th District, where energy costs and affordability are drawing attention. The broader political backdrop is Gov. Josh Shapiro’s push to help Democrats win key races in the state.
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Polls
PA-07 Democratic nominee?
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$179.9K
$134.9K
$90.0K
$45.0K
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2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$179.9K
$54.5K
$125.4K
$7.8K
Source: FEC
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