Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee? (2028)
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NOV 7, 2029Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age42 years old (Jun 27, 1984)
GenderMale
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LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (B.A., 2006)
Notable personal detailsConor James Lamb is an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania from 2018 to 2023. He is a University of Pennsylvania alumnus and earned his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Lamb served in the United States Marine Corps (including as a Judge Advocate) and later worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Pennsylvania. He ran in the 2022 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports protecting and strengthening the Affordable Care Act and expanding coverage through measures such as a public option or lowering the Medicare eligibility age; has criticized Medicare for All as proposed as lacking a concrete financing plan. Emphasizes pragmatic, incremental approaches to increase access rather than endorsing a full Medicare-for-All takeover.
Immigration & Border
Supports protection for DACA recipients and a pathway to legal status while rejecting large-scale border-wall emphasis in favor of personnel and technology; favors immigration reform that combines legal pathways with enforcement improvements. Statements and voting record show support for Dreamers and opposition to expansive wall spending while endorsing increased manpower/processing capacity at the border.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Conor Lamb identifies as pro-choice and has made protecting women’s reproductive rights a central part of his campaign messaging. He supports legal access to abortion and has criticized restrictive bans, while positioning himself as a Democratic supporter of abortion rights in Pennsylvania. His public statements emphasize protecting and expanding access to reproductive health care.
Climate & Energy
Supports recognizing climate change as an urgent threat and advancing clean energy and decarbonization while also supporting natural gas and opposing a blanket fracking ban; favors nuclear energy and practical, technology-forward approaches to reduce emissions. Positions emphasize transitioning to lower-carbon sources and protecting energy jobs rather than immediate elimination of fossil fuel production.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and has supported some firearms restrictions while describing a desire to respect lawful gun ownership; has voted in favor of at least one federal assault-weapons ban measure. Positions emphasize stronger background checks and targeted limits rather than blanket opposition to gun ownership.
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