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Rachel
Lillian Wallace

Democrat Rachel Lillian Wallace is challenging Republican incumbent Dan Meuser in Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Rachel Lillian Wallace is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Dan Meuser. 136 Born and raised in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she now lives in southern Schuylkill County and is a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. 912

Wallace's professional background spans federal government and communications roles. Her campaign biography states she began her career working for former U.S. Representative Tim Holden and later held positions at the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Senate, and the White House Office of Management and Budget, where she served as chief of staff. 9 Additional roles documented by BallotReady include work as an AARP writer, AAUW strategic communications manager, communications adviser and speechwriter at the State Department, adviser and speechwriter to Senator Brian Schatz, and White House staffer; she is listed as an independent consultant from 2023 to 2025. 12

No prior elected office is identified in the sources reviewed. Wallace launched her congressional campaign in September 2025. 19

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 9, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
wallaceforcongress.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 9
    news
    News-Item publishes Wallace's views on healthcare, immigration, federal debt, and local issues

    The News-Item published an interview with Wallace covering her positions on health-care affordability and rural access, immigration rules and border security, federal debt and taxes, and working with local officials. The interview was conducted in September and published October 9.

    Ninth Congressional District candidates weigh in on local, national issues ahead of Nov. 3 election · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Wallace holds first district town hall in Annville; more than 140 attend

    Wallace held the first of a planned series of seven district town halls in Annville on October 6. Reuters reporting carried by Yahoo News said more than 140 people attended. The event also highlighted that the only scheduled debate with Meuser remained set for Oct. 20 at Penn State Schuylkill.

    Democrat Rachel Wallace fields voter questions at Annville ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 28
    news
    Wallace proposes homebuyer credits and legislation targeting absentee landlords and blight

    The Williamsport Sun-Gazette reported that Wallace proposed first-time-homebuyer and starter-home construction credits, as well as legislation addressing absentee landlords and blight, as part of her housing policy platform. These are proposed positions, not enacted policy.

    Home ownership remains crucial in campaign for US House seat · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 25
    news
    WGAL publishes overview of Wallace's campaign platform and policy positions

    WGAL reported that Wallace's campaign platform emphasizes lowering costs and raising wages, addressing corruption and fraud in government, and local problem-solving. A candidate bio was also published the same day.

    Where Democrat Rachel Wallace stands on the issues - WGAL · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 24
    debate
    Oct. 20 Penn State Schuylkill debate likely to be broadcast or livestreamed, organizers say

    Organizers of the scheduled Oct. 20 debate between Meuser and Wallace at Penn State Schuylkill said the event would likely be broadcast or livestreamed. The Oct. 20 debate remained on the calendar while the proposed Oct. 27 WVIA event was no longer scheduled.

    Debate between Meuser and Wallace likely to be broadcast ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 19
    poll
    Wallace campaign newsletter claims Meuser support dropped 17 points in recent polling

    In a campaign newsletter, Wallace asserted that Meuser's support had fallen 17 points from 2024 'in recent polling.' The newsletter did not identify the poll's sponsor, sample, field dates, or methodology. This is a campaign claim and not a verifiable independent poll result.

    9 numbers that sum it up - Rachel Wallace for Congress - Substack · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 17
    endorsement
    CWA District 2–13 endorses Wallace for PA-09

    Communications Workers of America District 2–13 listed Rachel Wallace as their endorsed candidate for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District, alongside a reference to CWA Local 13000 and AFL.

    2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jun 30
    filing
    Wallace Q2 FEC report: $697,865 raised, $386,883 cash on hand

    FEC figures through June 30 showed Wallace's campaign had raised $697,865, spent $310,982, and held $386,883 cash on hand with no reported debt. These are campaign-committee figures and do not cover the full campaign period.

    Rachel Lillian Wallace (D) — U.S. Representative, PA-09 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. May 19
    filing
    Wallace wins Democratic primary for PA-09 with 34,503 votes

    Rachel Lillian Wallace won the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District primary, recording all 34,503 votes in the district's Democratic congressional contest. She was subsequently listed as the approved Democratic nominee for the general-election ballot.

    Rachel Lillian Wallace (D) — U.S. Representative, PA-09 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Tim Holden (Former U.S. Representative, PA-09) official
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • North America Building Trades Union union
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • Pennsylvania AFL-CIO union
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • Plumbers Union Local 690 union
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • United Mine Workers of America union
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters union
    Lists Wallace for District 9 among its endorsements for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election; no announcement date given. pacfteamsters.com
  • Small Town PAC organization
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • Communication Workers of America (CWA) union
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • International Brotherhood of Boilermakers union
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • Ironworkers International union
    Listed on Wallace's campaign endorsement page; no date given. wallaceforcongress.com
  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 668 union
    Lists 'CD 9 Rachel Wallace' among its 2026 endorsed candidates; page updated Oct. 11, 2026. seiu668.org · Oct 11, 2026
  • IUPAT District Council 21 union
    Lists Rachel Wallace for CD 9 in its endorsement slate; page updated Oct. 8, 2026. dc21.org · Oct 8, 2026
  • Action Together NEPA organization
    Lists Wallace for the 9th Congressional District on its 2026 endorsement page; page updated Oct. 3, 2026. actiontogethernepa.org · Oct 3, 2026
  • CWA District 2-13 / CWA Local 13000 and AFL-CIO union
    Pennsylvania endorsement list dated Sept. 17, 2026 (updated Oct. 9) lists 'PA9- Rachel Wallace- CWA13000/AFL endorsed.' cwad2-13.org · Sep 17, 2026
  • Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro official
    Reported as supporting Wallace; no specific endorsement date stated. republicanherald.com · Aug 26, 2026
  • Pennsylvania State Sen. Judy Schwank official
    Reported as supporting Wallace; no specific endorsement date stated. republicanherald.com · Aug 26, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$698K
Spent
$311K
Cash on hand
$387K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6PA09127(opens in a new tab)

Sources 18

  1. [1] 2026 Endorsed Candidates - seiu668.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Endorsements - PA CONFERENCE OF TEAMSTERS(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Ninth Congressional District candidates weigh in on local, national issues ahead of Nov. 3 election(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Democrat Rachel Wallace fields voter questions at Annville ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Democrat Rachel Wallace fields voter questions at Annville ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] 2026 ENDORSEMENTS | Atnepa(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Election 2026: The race to represent the 9th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] Home ownership remains crucial in campaign for US House seat(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] Where Democrat Rachel Wallace stands on the issues - WGAL(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  10. [10] Debate between Meuser and Wallace likely to be broadcast ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  11. [11] Rachel Lillian Wallace (D) — U.S. Representative, PA-09 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  12. [12] 2026 Endorsements - DC21 Website(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  13. [13] 9 numbers that sum it up - Rachel Wallace for Congress - Substack(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  14. [14] 2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  15. [15] Can a ‘different kind of Democrat' flip Pennsylvania's 9th District?(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
  16. [16] Wallace returns to Pottsville for National Night Out(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  17. [17] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2025
  18. [18] Root Out Government Corruption and Fraud(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2025
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