US House, PA-07
Carol Obando-Derstine
Carol Obando-Derstine is one of four climate champions running in the Democratic primary for the toss up House seat in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District.
ON THE ISSUES
- Committed to bold climate action
- Will advocate for energy affordability
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
- Toss up House race - In 2024, the pro-environment incumbent lost by 1% of the vote
- Climate champions Bob Brooks, Lamont McClure and Ryan Crosswell are also running in the Democratic primary
- Flipping this seat in Pennsylvania will help win a pro-environmental majority in the House, making it easier to pass climate legislation at the federal level
CANDIDATE BACKGROUND
Carol Obando-Derstine is running to represent Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. After 15 years in the nonprofit sector, U.S. Senator Bob Casey selected Carol to serve as his Regional Manager in Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon counties, as well as his Statewide Latino Affairs Advisor. She is committed to fighting for a resilient energy sector leading to job opportunities and energy affordability.
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