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Last week, Lucia spoke with the Bucks County Herald about the people and experiences who inspired her to run for Congress. “...the people we need to mobilize to win in November are folks…who’ve lost a bit of trust in our political process in both parties. They’re feeling, more than party divide, this division of power. And it’s a conversation about up and down, not left and right. This is the message that’s woven through all of the things that we’re seeing.”

In this episode of Beyond the Campaign, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Lucia Simonelli, a mathematician turned climate policy advocate and congressional candidate in Pennsylvania. Lucia shares her journey from mathematics to politics, what inspired her to run for Congress, and why urgent systemic change is needed to address climate change, electoral reform, and government accountability. The conversation explores the intersection of science and policy, the future of clima

Bucks County, PA – April 29, 2026 Congressional Candidate Lucia Simonelli released the following statement regarding open vs. closed primaries and protecting voting rights: On Monday evening during the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum, the following question was asked: “Do you support open primaries?” My opponent Bob Harvie responded “No, I don’t.” He further explained: “I feel if you want a say in what that party is doing and who its leaders are, you should join the pa

"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

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

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.

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

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

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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