Conor Lamb
Conor Lamb
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee? (2028)
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NOV 7, 2029
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age41 years old (Jun 27, 1984)
GenderMale
LocationPennsylvania
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationCentral Catholic High School (Pittsburgh), 2002
Notable personal detailsConor James Lamb is an American attorney, former federal prosecutor, and former U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2009 to 2013 and later served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Lamb represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House from 2018 to 2023.
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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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