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Chris
Deluzio

Chris Deluzio is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 17th District, first elected in 2022.

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endorsements
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Background

Chris Deluzio is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. A native of Thornburg, Pennsylvania, he earned a B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2006 and a J.D. from Georgetown University in 2013. He served as a U.S. Navy officer from 2006 to 2012, including deployments and service in Iraq. 12/)

Before entering Congress, Deluzio worked as a judicial law clerk, a private-practice attorney, and a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh. He also worked at the Brennan Center for Justice and Pitt Cyber, and was involved in organizing with the United Steelworkers at Pitt. 12/)

First elected in 2022, Deluzio began his congressional service on January 3, 2023, and is currently serving his second term. He is the incumbent Democratic candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Pennsylvania's 17th District, where he faces Republican Tony Guy. 2/)9

Deluzio maintains an active campaign presence at chrisforpa.com and across social media platforms including X, Facebook, and Instagram. 192022

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 17, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District
Website
chrisforpa.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 12
    news
    Pennsylvania Democrats weigh 2028 Fetterman challenge; Deluzio cited in broader Democratic landscape

    Reporting noted Pennsylvania Democrats discussing a potential 2028 challenge to Senator Fetterman, with Deluzio part of the broader Democratic political landscape in the state.

    Pennsylvania Democrats Weigh 2028 Challenge to Fetterman After ... · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Deluzio holds town hall in Penn Hills discussing corruption, AI, and cost of living

    Deluzio held an open-to-the-public town hall in Penn Hills on October 5, covering topics including corruption, AI, and the cost of living. Additional town halls were announced for October 13 in Carnegie and October 17 in Beaver Falls.

    Deluzio Kicks Off October Town Hall Tour in Penn Hills, PA · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    WESA voter guide publishes Deluzio-Guy race profile; Deluzio leads in fundraising $2.78M to $117K

    WESA published a detailed voter guide for the PA-17 race. Deluzio had raised $2,776,943 vs. Guy's $117,530. WESA noted it could not get Guy's survey response by deadline and described the race as having seen 'few fireworks so far.' Deluzio's endorsers included the PA AFL-CIO, Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council, Working Families Party, Moms Demand Action, and Planned Parenthood's political arm.

    US House 17th District election: Deluzio v. Guy | 90.5 WESA · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 24
    news
    Deluzio, Padilla, and Ruiz launch effort to prohibit firearms at polling places

    Deluzio joined Representatives Padilla and Ruiz in launching a legislative effort to ban firearms at polling places, framed as a measure to protect voters.

    Deluzio, Padilla, Ruiz Launch Effort to Prohibit Firearms at ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 22
    news
    Deluzio co-sponsors bill to eliminate tax breaks for data centers

    Deluzio joined as a co-sponsor of the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would end specified tax benefits for data centers including 100% bonus depreciation and Opportunity Zone eligibility.

    Deluzio Joins New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 19
    news
    TribLive reports Republican Tony Guy challenging Deluzio in PA-17, highlighting fundraising gap

    TribLive reported that Deluzio and Guy differed on cost-of-living causes and solutions. FEC figures at the time showed Deluzio with nearly $1.1 million cash on hand compared to about $36,000 for Guy.

    Republican Tony Guy looks to unseat Chris Deluzio in ... · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 18
    news
    Deluzio leads 110 colleagues in bipartisan letter to tech industry on data-center standards

    Deluzio sent a bipartisan letter signed by 111 members of Congress to technology companies calling for safeguards on data-center construction, citing concerns about energy and water costs, local employment, labor standards, and environmental impact.

    Deluzio Leads 110 Colleagues in Message to Tech Industry · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 17
    endorsement
    CWA District 2-13 endorses Deluzio for PA-17

    The Communications Workers of America's District 2-13 listed Deluzio as their endorsed candidate for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, alongside an AFL-CIO endorsement notation.

    2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 17
    news
    Deluzio votes no on Russia and Iran sanctions bill, issues statement

    Deluzio issued a public statement explaining his no vote on the Russia and Iran sanctions bill, emphasizing his support for Ukraine while opposing expanded tariff authority for President Trump.

    Press Release: Chris Deluzio Says He Voted No on Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill | Stock News · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 17
    news
    Deluzio co-sponsors bill to protect Iran war casualty records from reclassification

    Deluzio announced co-sponsorship of the Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act, which would prevent the administration from changing how casualties from the Iran conflict are categorized and require corrections to affected records. He also co-led a bill to restrict additional war funding absent congressional authorization.

    Deluzio Joins Push to Stop Trump from Hiding True Cost of Iran War ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 16
    news
    Deluzio calls for House to remain in session for AI safety debate

    Deluzio publicly called on the House to stay in session to debate AI safety legislation, signaling his prioritization of AI regulation issues.

    Press Release: Chris Deluzio Calls for House to Remain in Session for AI Safety Debate | Stock News · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 16
    news
    Deluzio votes no on Russia and Iran sanctions bill, cites Trump tariff concerns

    Deluzio said he voted against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, stating he supports Ukraine but refused to hand more tariff authority to Trump, whom he described as deploying tariffs corruptly and recklessly.

    Deluzio Statement on H.R. 5334 · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 14
    news
    Deluzio discusses AI, immigration, Fetterman, and political stakes in WESA interview

    Deluzio spoke with WESA about AI, immigration, Senator John Fetterman, and the broader stakes of the 2026 election. WESA noted he had joined Democrats in a video urging service members not to follow illegal orders, a move that angered President Trump.

    Pa.'s Deluzio talks about stakes for 2026, AI, immigration, Fetterman · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  14. May 19
    filing
    Deluzio wins Democratic primary; Tony Guy wins Republican primary for PA-17

    Deluzio secured the Democratic nomination as the incumbent. Guy won the Republican nomination over Jesse James Vodvarka. Both are set to face each other in the November 3 general election.

    US House 17th District election: Deluzio v. Guy | 90.5 WESA · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • SEIU Local 668 union
    Lists Deluzio among its 2026 endorsed candidates; no specific announcement date provided. seiu668.org
  • VoteVets Action Fund organization
    Listed as endorsing Deluzio on a 2026 candidate page; no announcement date available. sway.co
  • Giffords organization
    Listed as endorsing Deluzio on a 2026 candidate page; no announcement date available. sway.co
  • Sierra Club Independent Action organization
    Listed as endorsing Deluzio on a 2026 candidate page; no announcement date available. sway.co
  • Working Families Party organization
    Cited his advocacy for a congressional stock-trading ban, support for Medicare for All, and opposition to the Iran war. axios.com · Aug 31, 2026
  • U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) official
    Sanders said, "Chris Deluzio is one of those fighters taking on special interests that dominate our lives." wesanews.org · Aug 27, 2026
  • Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters union
    Endorsed as part of its slate of congressional candidates. teamster.org · Aug 17, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Part of a slate of U.S. House candidates endorsed in Pennsylvania ahead of the November election. afge.org · Jul 14, 2026
  • Common Defense organization
    Announced endorsement for another term. commondefense.us · May 22, 2026
  • Allegheny County Democratic Committee organization
    Endorsed Deluzio for a third term in the 2026 Democratic primary. post-gazette.com · Mar 9, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.78M
Spent
$2.06M
Cash on hand
$1.07M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2PA17103(opens in a new tab)

Sources 30

  1. [1] Pennsylvania Democrats Weigh 2028 Challenge to Fetterman After ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Endorsed Candidates - seiu668.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Chris Deluzio for U.S. House of Representatives - Pennsylvania ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  4. [4] Deluzio Kicks Off October Town Hall Tour in Penn Hills, PA(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] US House 17th District election: Deluzio v. Guy | 90.5 WESA(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  6. [6] Deluzio, Padilla, Ruiz Launch Effort to Prohibit Firearms at ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7] Deluzio Joins New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  8. [8] Republican Tony Guy looks to unseat Chris Deluzio in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  9. [9] Deluzio Leads 110 Colleagues in Message to Tech Industry(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  10. [10] 2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] Deluzio Joins Push to Stop Trump from Hiding True Cost of Iran War ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  12. [12] Press Release: Chris Deluzio Says He Voted No on Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  13. [13] Deluzio Statement on H.R. 5334(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  14. [14] Press Release: Chris Deluzio Calls for House to Remain in Session for AI Safety Debate | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  15. [15] Pa.'s Deluzio talks about stakes for 2026, AI, immigration, Fetterman(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  16. [16] Exclusive: Deluzio nabs Working Families Party endorsement(opens in a new tab) Aug 31, 2026
  17. [17] Progressive champion Bernie Sanders backs Deluzio's ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
  18. [18] Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  19. [19] Deluzio to Vote ‘No’ on Defense Bill Increasing Funding for Reckless Iran War(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
  20. [20] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Slate of U.S. ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 14, 2026
  21. [21] Chris Deluzio(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2026
  22. [22] Congressman Deluzio Announces $184000 Federal Grant to Build ...(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
  23. [23] Here are Allegheny County Democrats' endorsements for ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 9, 2026
  24. [24] Congressman Deluzio, Advocates Highlight Economic ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2025
  25. [25] Congressman Deluzio Hosts Bipartisan Roundtable ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 22, 2025
  26. [26] Deluzio Statement on House Passage of Republican Budget(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025
  27. [27] Deluzio Statement on Republican Continuing Resolution(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2025
  28. [28] Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025. - Chris Deluzio(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2025
  29. [29] After Supporting Bipartisan Version from Committee, Deluzio Votes ...(opens in a new tab) Nov 7, 2024
  30. [30] Deluzio Rolls Out “Defend Democracy Agenda”(opens in a new tab) Jan 29, 2024
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