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Watch: 7th Congressional Democratic candidates give final pitches for election

2026 Election coverage

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The four candidates for the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District spoke with Lehigh Valley Public Media to make final pitches to voters.

Ryan Crosswell, Robert Brooks, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine are seeking the nomination.

The race has drawn national attention, regarded as among the most competitive swing seats in the country. Both parties invested millions of dollars into the campaign this cycle.

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie is running unopposed in the Republican primary, and the Democratic winner likely will challenge him in November.

The district represents all of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties, plus a sliver of Monroe County.

Here are our interviews:

Ryan Crosswell:

Bob Brooks

Carol Obando-Derstine

Lamont McClure