Western PA State Rep. Austin Davis Launches Lt. Governor Bid

McKEESPORT, PA — State Rep. Austin Davis on Tuesday announced he is running for the Democratic lieutenant governor's nomination. Davis has been endorsed by state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who launched his own campaign for governor last year.

" With Josh Shapiro's support, we're going to make sure working Pennsylvanians don't just get by — but have the opportunity to get ahead," Davis said in a Facebook post declaring his candidacy.

Since 2018, Davis has represented the 35th Legislative District in Allegheny County, which includes the Mon Valley communities of Clairton, Duquesne, Lincoln, McKeesport, Munhall, Versailles, part of West Mifflin, Whitaker and White Oak.

Davis is a 2008 graduate of McKeesport Area High School and a 2012 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

Davis is running to fill the position being vacated by John Fetterman, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated at the end of the year by Pat Toomey. Shapiro is attempting to succeed outgoing Gov. Tom Wolf, who is prohibited by law from seeking a third term.

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