Lindsey Williams

Williams Gets Obama Endorsement In Her State Senate Race

By • Oct 1, 2018
Gene J. Puskar / AP

Democrat Lindsey Williams is running for state Senate – an office that, in an ordinary year, would generate little more than local interest. But this is 2018, a time when Democrats are investing unprecedented energy in the midterm elections, and Williams just got the backing of a former President of the United States.

Both Parties See Competitive Primary In Vulakovich’s District

By • May 11, 2018
Courtesy of Lindsey Williams for PA, Friends of Stephanie Walsh, Friends of Jeremy Shaffer, and Friends of Randy Vulakovich

One of the most competitive local races in Tuesday's primary is for state Senate in the 38th District, which includes North Hills suburbs, Allegheny River communities and some Pittsburgh East End neighborhoods.

Republican incumbent Randy Vulakovich, of Shaler, is facing a spirited challenge from Ross Township Commissioner Jeremy Shaffer, also a Republican.

After Big Wins This Election, Pittsburgh’s Democratic Socialists Endorse Candidates For 2018

By • Dec 12, 2017
An-Li Herring / WESA

After outperforming expectations in the 2017 election, the Pittsburgh chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, or DSA, endorsed two candidates for the 2018 election Monday night.