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What is redboxing and how it's being used in Lehigh Valley's congressional race
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · PA-7 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · PA-7 (D)
Carol Obando-Derstine
Carol Obando-Derstine ran in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 7th district and did not advance.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · PA-7 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (17.8%)
- Raised
- $593K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $593K
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Carol Obando-Derstine at a glance
NET READER RATING
+13
▲ 9 GOOD LOOK16 VOTES7 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 4 STORIES
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NET2026 election: Pennsylvania’s 7th District
Carol Obando-Derstine’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $593K
- CASH ON HAND
- $2K
- SPENT
- $591K
- DEBT
- $35K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $485K · 83.6%
- PACs
- $53K · 9.2%
- Self-funding
- $42K · 7.2%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Martin, ChrisMartin Guitar · EXECUTIVE$10K
Cumming, AnnetteCumming Foundation · VP$7K
Bellamy, PennyNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Hindle, Constance FletcherHindlepower INC · MGMT$7K
Wallace, ScottNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Sisson, GretchenUcsf · RESEARCHER$7K
Cooper, KarenSelf Employed · LEADERSHIP COACH$7K
Meehan, DavidLvpg · PHYSICIAN$5K
Green, MatthewTrc · SVP - ENERGY STRATEGY & ADVISORY$4K
Metz, MitchellRtd Financial Advisors · FINANCIAL ADVISOR$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$287K
Administrative$92K
Fundraising$64K
Refunds$29K
Advertising$18K
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2026 Primary Preview: The Four For PA-07
Obando-Derstine is profiled as one of four Democrats competing to challenge Ryan Mackenzie.
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Opinion: Why Carol Obando-Derstine deserves your vote for Congress
Obando-Derstine presents her background and priorities as reasons voters should choose her in the Democratic primary.
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House Divided: Dem Congressional Candidates, Lawmakers Lash Out as 'Undemocratic' Party Leaders Endorse in Primaries
Obando-Derstine challenged the DCCC’s choice of Brooks and criticized his past statements and conduct.
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What is redboxing and how it's being used in Lehigh Valley's congressional race
Obando-Derstine’s red box directs outside groups to highlight her background and community work.
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