Abigail Salisbury
Abigail Salisbury | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office February 21, 2023[1] | |
Preceded by | Summer Lee |
Personal details | |
Born | Ohio, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Andrew Horowitz[2] |
Residence(s) | Swissvale, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Education | Case Western Reserve University (B.A.) University of Pittsburgh (J.D., M.P.P.M.) |
Abigail Salisbury is an American politician who represents the 34th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
Salisbury was born in Ohio,[3] but moved to Pennsylvania in grade school.[4] She graduated from Fairview High School in 2000. Salisbury attained a bachelor of arts degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2004 and a juris doctor and a M.P.P.M. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007 and 2013, respectively.[3]
Career
An attorney, Salisbury ran a low cost law firm representing nonprofits and small businesses.[4] She was also a First Amendment law professor at the University of Pittsburgh and the executive director of the university's legal news and research service.[5][6] Salisbury previously taught international human rights law in Kosovo and Ethiopia.[5]
From 2018 to 2022, Salisbury served on the borough council of Swissvale, Pennsylvania. She served as council president during her final two years.[3]
In 2022, Salisbury challenged incumbent State Representative Summer Lee in the Democratic primary election. Despite being endorsed by the local Democratic committee, Salisbury was defeated by the incumbent.[6] After Lee was elected to the United States House of Representatives that same year, Salisbury ran in the 2023 special election to fill Lee's vacancy.[4] She defeated Republican Party candidate Robert Pagane. In conjunction with two other simultaneous special elections, Salisbury's victory affirmed Democrats' one-seat majority in the State House following the 2022 election.[7] In 2024, Salisbury faced a primary challenge from Ashley Comans, a progressive ally of Lee.[8][9] Despite Comans outraising Salisbury and earning the endorsements of Lee, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato,[10] Salisbury defeated Comans 65%-35%. She faces no opposition in the general election.[11]
Political positions
Salisbury supports legalizing marijuana and psilocybin. She identifies as pro-choice.[12] Salisbury opposes fracking and wants stricter standards for charter schools.[13]
Personal life
Salisbury is Jewish. Both her and her husband are involved in their congregation.[4] She identifies as bisexual and is on the autism spectrum.[13][14]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Abigail Salisbury | 799 | 21.90 | |
Democratic | Julie A. Grose (incumbent) | 748 | 20.50 | |
Democratic | David Petrarca (incumbent) | 629 | 17.24 | |
Democratic | Michele Kotula Stanton (incumbent) | 528 | 14.47 | |
Democratic | Martin F. Busch (incumbent) | 512 | 14.04 | |
Democratic | Sean L. Ruppert | 413 | 11.23 | |
Write-in | 19 | 0.52 | ||
Total votes | 3,648 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Abigail Salisbury | 1,296 | 25.09 | |
Democratic | David Petrarca (incumbent) | 1,287 | 24.92 | |
Democratic | Julie A. Grose (incumbent) | 1,275 | 24.69 | |
Democratic | Michele Kotula Stanton (incumbent) | 1,248 | 24.16 | |
Write-in | 59 | 1.14 | ||
Total votes | 5,165 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Abigail Salisbury (incumbent) | 1,091 | 21.58 | |
Democratic | Shawn Alfonso Wells | 1,034 | 20.45 | |
Democratic | Joshua Miser | 640 | 12.66 | |
Democratic | Angela D. Stribling | 598 | 11.83 | |
Democratic | Martin F. Busch | 506 | 10.01 | |
Democratic | Frank Berry | 489 | 9.67 | |
Democratic | Fred Lee Quinn III | 434 | 8.58 | |
Democratic | John Wilson | 237 | 4.69 | |
Write-in | 27 | 0.57 | ||
Total votes | 5,056 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Abigail Salisbury (incumbent) | 1,488 | 23.04 | |
Democratic | Shawn Alfonso Wells | 1,415 | 21.91 | |
Democratic | Joshua Miser | 1,315 | 20.37 | |
Democratic | Angela D. Stribling | 1,299 | 20.12 | |
Republican | Martin F. Busch | 487 | 7,54 | |
No Affiliation | Brandon Mahler | 432 | 6.69 | |
Write-in | 21 | 0.33 | ||
Total votes | 6,457 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Summer Lee (incumbent) | 9,168 | 65.59 | |
Democratic | Abigail Salisbury | 4,767 | 34.11 | |
Write-in | 42 | 0.30 | ||
Total votes | 13,977 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Abigail Salisbury | 10,282 | 87.60 | |
Republican | Robert Pagane | 1,416 | 12.06 | |
Write-in | 39 | 0.33 | ||
Total votes | 11,737 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Abigail Salisbury (incumbent) | 8,111 | 62.86 | |
Democratic | Ashley Comans | 4,756 | 36.86 | |
Write-in | 36 | 0.28 | ||
Total votes | 12,903 | 100.00 |
References
- ^ Murphy, Jan (February 21, 2023). "Pa. House, now at full complement, focuses on legal relief for childhood sexual abuse survivors". PennLIVE Patriot-News. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Representative Abigail Salisbury". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Abigail Salisbury". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Rullo, David (December 23, 2022). "Jewish candidate runs for Summer Lee's vacant PA House seat". Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Routh, Julian (December 16, 2021). "Swissvale attorney, borough council president Abigail Salisbury eyes run for Pa. House 34th District". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Ulrich, Steve (December 19, 2022). "Salisbury, Gergely Tabbed By Allegheny Dems". PoliticsPA. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Vigdor, Neil (February 7, 2023). "Sweep in 3 Special Elections Gives Democrats Control of Pennsylvania House". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Rep. Abigail Salisbury challenged by progressive wing of Democratic Party in 34th House District". CBS News Pittsburgh. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Cole, John (November 17, 2023). "Election 2024 Government & Politics Comans to mount primary challenge to Pa. Rep. Salisbury". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Potter, Chris (April 17, 2024). "Fueled by deep-pocketed progressives, Comans outraises incumbent Salisbury in HD-34". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Wereschagin, Mike; Lauer, Hallie (April 23, 2024). "State Rep. Abigail Salisbury, challenged by progressive Democrat, wins primary". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Zenkevich, Julia (March 25, 2024). "Voter guide to Pennsylvania State House 34th District Democratic primary: Comans v. Salisbury". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Morrison, Oliver (February 1, 2023). "Former cop Pagane faces attorney Salisbury in 34th District special election to replace Summer Lee". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Potter, Chris (March 20, 2024). "Gainey, Innamorato endorsement in House contest raises eyebrows along with challenger's hopes". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "Member of Council SWISSVALE(Vote For 4)". Allegheny County, PA MAY 16, 2017 2017 PRIMARY ELECTION. March 5, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "SUMMARY REPORT Allegheny County Official Results Run Date:11/25/13 Elections Division" (PDF). Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. p. 37. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Member of Council SWISSVALE(Vote For 4)". Allegheny County, PA November 7, 2017 General Election. March 5, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "DEM Member of Council Swissvale". Allegheny County, PA MAY 18, 2021 PRIMARY ELECTION. June 8, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Member of Council Swissvale". Allegheny County, PA NOVEMBER 2, 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION. December 17, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "DEM Representative in the General Assembly District 34". Allegheny County, PA May 17, 2022 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION. June 7, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Special Election Results - 34th Legislative District". Allegheny County Elections Division. February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "DEM Representative in the General Assembly District 34". Allegheny County, PA 2024 GENERAL PRIMARY April 23, 2024. May 13, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
External links
- Abigail Salisbury at Ballotpedia
- Abigail Salisbury, Pennsylvania House of Representatives (official website)
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