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Mark Pinsley
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 roleOther
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationPennsylvania
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BackgroundLehigh County Controller
EducationNortheastern University
Notable personal detailsMark Pinsley is the Lehigh County Controller in Pennsylvania and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 7th District (PA-07) for the 2026 cycle. He previously served as a commissioner in South Whitehall Township and has worked as a strategic marketing professional and business executive, including leading businesses in the private sector. He is an alumnus of Northeastern University and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and has served in the U.S. Army Reserve.
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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Mark Pinsley is being mentioned in the context of Pennsylvania’s 2026 midterm politics, where Democrats are trying to build momentum and win key legislative and congressional races. Recent coverage also points to rising electricity bills as a campaign issue in swing districts, including Pennsylvania’s 7th District, where energy costs and affordability are shaping the debate. The summaries do not give many direct details about Pinsley’s own actions, so his news appears tied to the broader election fight.
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Latest Polls
PA-07 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$179.9K
$134.9K
$90.0K
$45.0K
$0
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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