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Allegheny, Westmoreland County, PA November 6, 2012 Election
US Representative; Pennsylvania Congressional District; District 14 Voter Information

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Mike Doyle Click here for more information about this candidate 251,932 votes 76.9%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Member of Congress PA-14
  • Co-Owner, Eastgate Insurance Company, Incorporated, 1982-present
  • Co-Founder of the House Autism Caucus
  • Co-Chair of the House Robotics Caucus
  • Graduate of Penn State University, BS 1975
Priorities:
  • Making Pittsburgh one of the leading energy centers, while creating good jobs.
  • Working to protect and honor a lifetime of hard work by ensuring Medicare and Social Security are strengthened and not privatized.
  • Holding the powerful accountable and putting the common good ahead of special interests.
Hans F. Lessmann Click here for more information about this candidate 75,702 votes 23.1%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Doctor of Optometry
  • Purdue University BS 1983
  • Pennsylvania College of Optometry Doctorate of Optometry 1986
Priorities:
  • "People First" with Jobs
  • "Growth Today" with Energy to provide Jobs and lower gas and food prices
  • "Solutions Now" with Tax Reform to grow the economy and tax revenues

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  News and Analysis

Pitrtsburgh Post-Gazette: Grass-roots newcomer Hans Lessmann takes on U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Challengers in Western Pa. races face classic hurdles

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