American politician
Elizabeth A. Fiedler (born July 18, 1980) is an American politician who serves as a Democratic representative for the 184th district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives .[3]
Early life and career
Fiedler was born on July 18, 1980, in New York and as a young child moved to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania . Her parents were a middle school teacher and a high school teacher. She attended Bloomsburg public schools from kindergarten through her school graduation. Fiedler received a bachelor's degree in international relations at Bucknell University in 2002, and then worked at various restaurants in Philadelphia for six years. In 2008, she began working as a public radio reporter for WHYY , the NPR affiliate in Philadelphia. Fiedler was also President of the Board of Governors of the Pen & Pencil Club in 2014, a press club .[4]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Fiedler's campaign platform focused on Medicare for All , increased public education funding, and environmental regulations on oil and gas companies. She won the nomination with almost 51% of the vote in a 4-way race in the 2018 Democratic primary,[5] [6] [7] and did not face a Republican challenger in the general election.[8] Fiedler has been endorsed by numerous labor unions including the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, AFSCME , UNITE HERE , Teamsters BMWED , PASNAP , various environmentalist groups, the Pennsylvania Working Families Party , and the Democratic Socialists of America .[9] [10] [11] [12]
Electoral history
See also
References
^ "Democratic Socialists Are Coming to Harrisburg. What Does It Mean For Environmental Policies?" . October 23, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2022 .
^ "Pa. Democratic Socialists look to 'radicalize Rust Belt,' nudge Dems left" . August 14, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2022 .
^ Otterbein, Holly (May 15, 2018). "Former WHYY reporter Elizabeth Fiedler beats Johnny Doc ally on his turf" . Philly.com . Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ "Reporter-turned-politician Elizabeth Fiedler seeks to represent the 184th district" . Southphillyreview.com . Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ "How Elizabeth Fiedler beat the odds and the establishment in the 184th" . Cityandstatepa.com . June 26, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ "Fiedler, Kenyatta, Hohenstein win Democratic primaries for state House" . Phillyvoice.com . May 15, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ "A Democratic-Socialist Landslide in Pennsylvania" . Newyorker.com . May 16, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ "Pennsylvania Elections - Office Results" . www.electionreturns.pa.gov . Retrieved March 8, 2022 .
^ "POLS ON THE STREET: S.W. Pa. Squeaker Outcome Ripples Across USA - Philadelphia Public Record" . Phillyrecord.com . Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ "POLS ON THE STREET: State Poll Spells GOP Trouble; City Primary Races Steam up - Philadelphia Public Record" . Phillyrecord.com . Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ "The Democratic Socialists of America show their muscle in New York congressional upset" . Yahoo.com . June 29, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ Goldberg, Michelle (June 30, 2018). "Opinion - The Millennial Socialists Are Coming" . The New York Times . Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
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