Politics & Government

PA 14th Congressional District: Mike Doyle & Hans Lessman

Here are biographies of the Democratic and Republican candidates.

Incumbent Mike Doyle, a Democrat, will face Republican Hans Lessmann in the fall general election. Both are from Forest Hills. The district covers Oakmont and Verona.

 Mike Doyle

Place of Residence: Pittsburgh

Education: Doyle graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Development.

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Job titles held:

  • Chief of Staff for State Sen. Frank Pecora.
  • Owner of and Insurance Agent for Eastgate Insurance Agency.

Party Affiliation: Democrat

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Running for: Federal office

Running for position: U.S. Congressman.

Chamber/district: Pennsylvania District 14

Incumbent/Seat last held by: Mike Doyle currently holds this position.

Previous elective offices: Swissvale Borough Council

Campaign Mailing Address

P.O. Box 17426

Pittsburgh, PA 15235

URLs

Hans Lessmann

Place of Residence: Forest Hills

Education: Attended Purdue University and received a doctorate from Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

Employment: Optometrist, Director at Vision Development Institute.

Party Affiliation: Republican

Running for: Federal office

Running for position: U.S. Congressman.

Chamber/district: Pennsylvania District 14.

Incumbent/Seat last held by: Mike Doyle currently holds this position.

Previous elective offices: None

Campaign Mailing Address

P.O. Box 8277

Pittsburgh, PA 15218

URLs

Website: www.LessmannForCongress.org

Twitter: @HansForCongress

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