
Fed-up Pennsylvania Democrats plot to run for Fetterman's seat in 2028
Deluzio is emerging as a possible 2028 Senate candidate who could unite different parts of Pennsylvania’s Democratic coalition.
Christopher R. Deluzio has represented Pennsylvania’s 17th district in the U.S. House since 2023. On the November 3, 2026 ballot for re-election.
A former U.S. Navy officer and attorney, Deluzio earned degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy and Georgetown University Law Center.
Deluzio earned a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2006 and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 2013. Deluzio served as a U.S. Navy officer and worked as an attorney before winning election to the U.S. House from Pennsylvania’s 17th district in 2022; service began in 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2026 PA U.S. House district 17 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1461 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building".GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 16 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10545 | Freedom from Intimidation in Elections ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10151 | Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection ActENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10111 | Oversight Access ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 9 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9955 | Pathway to Trades ActEDUCATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9954 | Build America Fund ActECONOMICS AND PUBLIC FINANCE | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8003 | Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9402 | Stop Spying Bosses ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Introduced | 10 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9091 | Defense Industrial Base Advanced Manufacturing Enhancement ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8888 | Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8788 | Let Kids Play ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 15 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8743 | SMART Kids ActHEALTH | Introduced | 7 COSPON. |
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Deluzio is emerging as a possible 2028 Senate candidate who could unite different parts of Pennsylvania’s Democratic coalition.

Deluzio says he is considering a 2028 primary challenge to Fetterman and has publicly criticized the senator.

Deluzio joined a call to suspend Abraxas’s federal contract and criticized the placement of children at the facility.

Deluzio urged Democrats to fight for economic security and discussed his policy priorities and plans to support Democratic candidates.

Representative Chris Deluzio criticized Republican fiscal policy as favoring corporations and the ultrarich over essential public services.

Deluzio is emerging as a possible 2028 Senate candidate who could unite different parts of Pennsylvania’s Democratic coalition.
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