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State Representative Nick Pisciottano Running for State Senate

 Allegheny County, PA -- Today, state Representative Nick Pisciottano (D-West Mifflin) announced he’s running for the Pennsylvania State Senate to succeed retiring state Senator Jim Brewster. 

“My family has called the Mon Valley home since before the Civil War. I went into public service  to make sure the next generation has the opportunity to succeed here like I did. That means good schools for every kid, safe communities, and good jobs that pay a fair wage. That’s what I fight for in the state House and I want to take that fight to the state Senate,” said Rep. Pisciottano.

“During my time in the state House, I’ve been a champion for working families and fought to make sure Allegheny County gets our fair share of state resources for local parks, job creation, older residents, and our fire, EMS, and police departments. I’m also proud of how my office cuts through the red tape to deliver services to thousands of families in our area and make government more accessible for everyone so that you can get the help and the benefits you deserve,” Pisciottano said announcing his candidacy.

Pisciottano is a lifelong resident of Allegheny County who graduated as valedictorian from West Mifflin Area High School before earning degrees at Washington & Jefferson

College and Johns Hopkins University. Nick lives in West Mifflin on the same street where he grew up with his wife Molly and 2-year-old son Nico. After working as an auditor and certified public accountant for nearly a decade, Nick was first elected to the state House in November 2020 and was re-elected unopposed to a second term in 2022.

As a member of the House of Representatives, Pisciottano has passed more bills than any other member this term. He’s a vocal advocate for working families, serving on the House Labor & Industry committee and the House Consumer Protection committee. In addition, he serves on the influential House Transportation committee and represents the House Democratic Caucus on Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s Board of Directors. In 2022, Pisciottano was unanimously elected to chair the 16-member Allegheny County House Democratic Delegation succeeding former state Rep. and current Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis.

Senator Jim Brewster endorsed Pisciottano to succeed him as senator for the 45th Senatorial District by saying, “I’ve worked with many devoted public servants during my career and Rep. Pisciottano has been one of the best. From his first day as a state representative, it was clear Nick cares about the future success of our region as well as serving the best interests of his constituents. I am proud to endorse his campaign for state Senate.”

Pisciottano also announced the backing of key labor Unions representing hundreds of thousands of working Pennsylvanians, as well as endorsements of elected officials from across the Commonwealth.

• Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 5

• International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 66

• Steamfitters, Local Union 449

• United Steelworkers District 10

• Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local 1

• Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association

• International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 205

• United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 1776

• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 57

• Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 85

• Austin Davis, Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor

• Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

• Jay Costa, Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus

• Matthew Bradford, Pa. House Majority Leader 

• Vincent Hughes, Democratic Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee

• Wayne Fontana, Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus

• Lindsey Williams, Pennsylvania State Senator

• Dan Miller, Pa. House Majority Whip

• Jessica Benham, Pennsylvania State Representative

• Matthew Gergely, Pennsylvania State Representative

• Brandon Markosek, Pennsylvania State Representative

• Corey O’Connor, Allegheny County Controller

• Bob Macey, Allegheny County Council

State Senate district 45 includes 37 communities in the East Hills, South Hills, and

Monongahela Valley regions within Allegheny County.

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