Susan Wild
Susan Wild
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee? (2028)
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NOV 7, 2029Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age69 years old (Jun 7, 1957)
GenderFemale
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LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundAttorney
EducationAmerican University (B.A., 1978)
Notable personal detailsSusan Wild is an American attorney and Democratic politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district from 2018 to 2025, after winning a 2018 special election and then a full term. She previously worked in private legal practice and served as the City Solicitor for Allentown, Pennsylvania (2015–2018). She earned a B.A. from American University and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports increasing taxes on the very wealthy and using tax policy to fund social programs and investments; favors targeted tax changes rather than broad tax cuts. Emphasizes using tax revenue for programs like Medicare expansion, infrastructure, and Social Security solvency.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and protecting Medicare and Medicaid, lowering prescription drug prices (including allowing Medicare to negotiate drug costs), and defending Affordable Care Act protections and coverage. Advocates measures to limit out-of-pocket costs for seniors and reduce drug prices rather than pursuing single‑payer Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the southern border through executive and legislative action while calling for bipartisan, compassionate solutions that restore order and protect migrants; has urged executive action to address the border and framed solutions in humanitarian terms alongside border security measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legal access to abortion and reproductive healthcare and has advocated for federal protections to codify Roe v. Wade. Has participated in rallies for reproductive rights and received endorsements from pro-choice organizations. Opposes restrictive abortion bans and frames abortion decisions as between patients and their medical providers.
Climate & Energy
Supports ambitious, science-based climate action and policies to transition to a climate-forward economy, including recommitting to the Paris Agreement and pursuing net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Has co‑chaired the New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force and endorsed major climate investments and climate provisions in legislation such as the Build Back Better priorities. Emphasizes market-oriented and investment-driven approaches to scale clean energy, resilience, and emissions reductions while supporting energy innovation and worker transition policies.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks, federal red‑flag (extreme-risk) measures, and restrictions on military-style “assault” weapons as part of congressional gun-safety legislation. Views such measures as commonsense steps to reduce mass shootings while not confiscating legally owned firearms. Has publicly backed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and House proposals to ban certain semi-automatic assault-style rifles and strengthen background checks.
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