Lucia Simonelli

Lucia Simonelli is running as a non-endorsed Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district, challenging five-term incumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick. She has completed the petition process and is the only non-endorsed party candidate to qualify for the 2026 PA-01 primary election ballot. The Primary is set for 19 May 2026.

Simonelli, a mathematician and former scientific advisor in The U.S. Senate, is focusing on issues like healthcare, electric utility costs, and climate policy. She's organized town hall meetings and interviews to share her platform.

As a non-party-endorsed candidate, Simonelli FACES an uphill primary battle against Democratic front-runner Bob Harvie, who has raised $928,059, compared to Simonelli's $28,347.