DSA Endorsement Draws Attention
Mark Pinsley, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 16th Senatorial District, has been endorsed by the Lehigh Valley Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Pinsley’s campaign website prominently features endorsements from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna
Why District 16 Matters
Control of the Pennsylvania Senate is on the ballot this November.
Republicans currently hold a 27-23 majority. Democrats need a net gain of three seats to win control of the chamber.
District 16 is one of four Republican-held Senate districts Democrats are targeting.
A 2022 Rematch
Republican Jarrett Coleman defeated Democrat Mark Pinsley in 2022 by 8.32 percentage points.
The two candidates will face each other again this November.
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Campaign Spending
Although the candidates spent similar amounts during the 2022 campaign, the financial picture entering the rematch is dramatically different.
| Candidate | 2022 Spending | Cash on Hand (June 8, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Coleman | $183,634.16 | $502,993.36 |
| Mark Pinsley | $165,296.09 | $10,021.45 |
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