Michael Zeltakalns
Michael Zeltakalns (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District. Zeltakalns declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Zeltakalns completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1
John Hoban (Independent) is running in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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| John Hoban (Independent) | ||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1 on May 19, 2026.
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| Bob Harvie | ||
| Tracy Hunt | ||
| Lucia Simonelli | ||
 | Rob Strickler | |
 | Thomas Taft | |
| William Wagner | ||
 | Michael Zeltakalns | |
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1
Incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick (R) is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1 on May 19, 2026.
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 | Brian Fitzpatrick | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Zeltakalns completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zeltakalns' responses.
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Mike has always raised his hand for the hardest jobs. During the 2007 surge, he deployed with an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit to Iraq serving alongside some of the bravest men and women in uniform.
After his honorable discharge in 2013, Mike joined the U.S. State Department, where he worked to protect American citizens during crises abroad — natural disasters, political unrest, and disease outbreaks.
Every time his country called, Mike answered. He's raising his hand again — to stop authoritarianism, protect your liberties, and build a brighter future for the families of Pennsylvania's 1st District.- Justice for All: The law applies to everyone — no exceptions. Those who break it must be held accountable, and that standard has to be highest for the people entrusted with public power.
- Defend Our Liberties: Your constitutional rights are under attack. Americans who publicly oppose the government are being intimidated, imprisoned, or worse. The integrity of our elections — the foundation of everything — is being undermined. As your Congressman, I will fight to defend your freedom.
- A New Compact: This administration has upended the traditional agreements between government and the people. Now, we decide what comes next — and that means redefining how government to protects and supports Americans.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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