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Updates from the campaign and ways to get involved


Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Overturns Ban on Medicaid Coverage for Abortions
"Women’s reproductive rights – and abortion access – won big Monday in Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court. The high court ruled in support of reproductive health care – including abortion – as a right under Pennsylvania’s Constitution." Lucia was quoted by the Bucks County Beacon regarding the ruling. “This ruling … is a lifeline to working families. Everyone deserves to decide for themselves if or when to start a family – including our neighbors who depend on Medicaid,” said
7 days ago1 min read


Phone Bank for Lucia! Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5–8pm
Time Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5 – 8pm EDT Location Virtual event Join from anywhere
7 days ago1 min read


Lucia Simonelli Wants PA-01 Democrats to Vote Their Hopes, Not Their Fears
Another great opinion piece from Cyril Mychalejko Somehow, having two strong Democratic congressional candidates in the May primary is a problem – at least among some Democrats active on social media. - Cyril Mychalejko
Apr 211 min read


Listen to Lucia Simonelli on the Rise Above Justice Podcast!
Rise Above Justice talked with Lucia Simonelli, our candidate running for Congress in Pennsylvania , District 01. along with Jeffrey Bernstein, a crucial member of her communications team. You can listen at: Apple Podcasts RSS.com Youtube The Rise Above Justice Movement Podcast features unscripted conversations with activists, thinkers, and everyday people to amplify voices driving social change and challenging injustice, often exploring stories of resilience and resistance.
Apr 201 min read


See Lucia at the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - Monday, April 27th
IMPORTANT VENUE CHANGE please note that the forum will now take place at: Middletown Township Building 3 Municipal Way Langhorne, PA19049 Google Maps Link Join Lucia on Monday, April 27th for a candidate forum hosted and moderated by The League of Women Voters. There will be time for questions from the public. Seating will be first come, first served. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook at LWV Bucks County. The event recording will be posted to @LWVBucksCounty on YouTu
Apr 181 min read


The Affordability Crisis: How Climate Change Shows Up at Our Kitchen Table - April 16th
Join Lucia Simonelli, PA-1 Congressional Candidate for a presentation & community discussion on the direct connections between climate change, data centers, & our everyday living costs. Lucia Simonelli was born and raised by working-class parents in Montgomery County. Like many of our neighbors, she experienced the hardship of growing up living paycheck-to-paycheck without consistent access to healthcare. After graduating through the public school system and earning a doctora
Apr 91 min read


Meet & Greet - New Hope / Solebury - March 31
Hosted by Miriam and Jeff Tucker Join Miriam and Jeff Tucker for a casual evening to hear from and talk with Lucia. We encourage you to bring a friend and/or share this invitation with friends and neighbors. March 29th, 2026 5:30PM - 7:3OPM ADDRESS PROVIDED UPON RSVP
Mar 271 min read


Meet & Greet - March 29th
Hosted by Mike Z. Join Mike Z at his home for a afternoon meet and greet with Lucia. Refreshments and fun included. We encourage you to bring a friend and/or share this invitation with friends and neighbors. March 29th, 2026 2.00PM - 5.OOPM ADDRESS PROVIDED UPON RSVP
Mar 191 min read


Pipersville Meet & Greet - April 2nd
Hosted by Liz Patrick & Helen Tai Join us for a casual evening to talk with Lucia Simonelli, candidate for Congress. Bring a friend & share this invite with neighbors - everyone will want to meet the candidate who is challenging the status quo in PA-01. APRIL 2, 2026 6.00PM - 8.OOPM ADDRESS PROVIDED UPON RSVP
Mar 181 min read


Lucia Simonelli's 3-Part Interview on Democracy Dogs
This video introduces Lucia Simonelli, a Democratic candidate running for Congress in Pennsylvania's 1st District (PA-1). She is interviewed by Rob for the "Democracy Dogs!" channel to discuss her campaign and background
Mar 131 min read


We Did It!
We did it. One conversation at a time, one person at a time, one signature at a time. Despite the uphill climb, we got well over the required number of signatures to file in Harrisburg!
Mar 111 min read


PA in the News Town Hall - March 3 @ 6pm - 9pm EST
Candidates for PA's 1st Congressional district will discuss the critical events affecting Pennsylvanians and this district, from ICE raids and budget cuts to data centers in lower Bucks county. Raise your voices and elevate the conversation. John Anastasi, Editor-in-Chief of the Bucks County Herald will moderate this town hall, with Mike Zeltakalns, Lucia Simonelli, Tracy Hunt and Tom Taft to answer your questions and listen to your concerns. This event will be broadcast on P
Mar 31 min read


The Signal Podcast Interview
On February 4th 2025 The Signal , a podcast by The Bucks County Beacon sat down with Lucia as part of their series on local candidates. Lucia Simonelli is an Italian-American whose upbringing instilled a great appreciation for public services such as public education, public transportation, public parks, and more. Born in Landsdale, she has lived, travelled and worked around the globe, before settling down in Quakertown. Politically, she has worked to make change both inside
Feb 71 min read


Bucks County Herald - Horsham Town Hall coverage
https://www.buckscountyherald.com/news/election/dems-running-in-pa-1-minus-harvie-take-on-fitzpatrick-trump-establishment-politics/article_ed7bce2e-f2c2-464f-81cd-1d5d10e3dd3f.html
Jan 161 min read


From Global Crisis to Local Action: The Sudanese Civil War, USAID, and What We Can Do
Tarig and Allegra offered us a powerful and grounded look at the war in Sudan. We’re especially grateful to Tarig for sharing the historical context of the conflict through his own family’s experience, and for helping us see how U.S. policy decisions—from sanctions to recent political shifts—directly affect the lives of Sudanese people. Allegra highlighted the real, on-the-ground impact of USAID’s sudden shutdown, with the overnight closure of soup kitchens relied on by milli
Dec 22, 20254 min read


Lucia Simonelli Gives Democrats Another Option in the PA-01 Congressional Primary
Lucia Simonelli is running against a growing field of Democratic candidates hoping to be the Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District’s (PA-01) chosen contender to unseat incumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick next year. Simonelli, of Quakertown, said primary races with more than one candidate on the ballot provide voters with the biggest range of options. She also believes Upper Bucks County voters have been underrepresented for far too long. “I think there is a rea
Dec 11, 20251 min read
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