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Mike Doyle
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
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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