News & Updates
Latest news, announcements, and press coverage from Allegheny County Democrats.
January 8, 2026
Announcement of 2026 ACDC Endorsement & Candidate Filing Information
The Allegheny County Democratic Committee has set the date for candidates seeking the Allegheny County Democratic Endorsement for the 2026 Primary Election. Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM at IBEW Local #5 at 5 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 1
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January 5, 2026
Committee Member Training and Elections
Committees exist in each ward in the City of Pittsburgh and each municipality outside the city. These are the grassroots of the Democratic Party, and they work each election to inform and turn out voters for Democratic endorsed candidates and Democratic nominees. Get involved: Join ACDC to learn more about the responsibilities and opportunities on committee! We will be providing information for both old and new committee members as well as guidance on running for committee seats in 2026. Committee Members are publicly elected officials who will be chosen by Democratic voters at the polls in May 2026. [Click picture for more info]
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December 8, 2025
Sam Hens-Greco Steps Down As Chair of ACDC
Sam Hens-Greco has announced he is stepping down as the Chair of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee after a period of dedicated service and steady leadership. In his letter, Sam reflects on the challenges and opportunities the party has navigated during his tenure, expresses gratitude to committee members and volunteers, and reaffirms his commitment to strengthening Democratic values across the county. Sam’s departure marks a significant transition moment for the ACDC. His emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and expanding grassroots engagement has shaped the direction of the organization in meaningful ways. As we move forward, we remain grateful for his hard work and the time he devoted to advancing Democratic efforts throughout Allegheny County. [Click picture for Sam's letter.]
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November 8, 2025
Election Results and Feeding Our Community
We're thrilled with the results of the November 4 elections and appreciate everyone who contributed - volunteers, candidates, voters, and more. We're excited to see the good work that will happen as a result. WESA reported : Democrats flipped borough
Read More →October 25, 2025
Election Time!
Your vote matters! This fall, we elect local and state officials who will shape every part of our daily lives – from health to education to privacy. We are here to help you cast your vote. The website has information on candidates and how to vote . C
Read More →July 23, 2025
Vote YES To Retain ALL Our Judges
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is under attack and we are fighting back. VOTE YES TO KEEP OUR JUDGES In 2015, we flipped the PA Supreme Court by electing Justices Kevin Daugherty, Christine Donohue, and David Wecht. In Pennsylvania, judges serve for
Read More →July 7, 2025
ICE Funding and Activity in Allegheny County and Surrounding Areas
Impact on Law Enforcement and Cooperation: Recent federal spending package includes over $2 billion to support local and state agencies that partner with ICE in immigration enforcement efforts. Several agencies near Allegheny County are participating
Read More →July 2, 2025
CONTACT SENATORS and REPRESENTATIVES on ICE Funding and Actions
The links take you to email forms and addresses, and phone numbers of their offices across their districts) Representative Chris Deluzio: https://deluzio.house.gov/address_authentication?form=/contact OR Representative Summer Lee: https://summerlee.h
Read More →June 16, 2025
All Together Now Music Fest to Help Immigrant Service Organizations
The Collaborative for Immigrant Impact is a network of 18 Pittsburgh-based organizations that serve as a critical safety net for over 20,000 immigrants in our community. In an era of rapidly shifting immigration policies and funding challenges, these
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