Blake Lynch
A crowded congressional primary race just became even more crowded, as a seventh candidate today announced a run for the 10th district.
At Kunkel Plaza in Harrisburg, Blake Lynch said that he was running for the Democratic nomination for the seat currently held by long-time incumbent, Republican Scott Perry.
“Everyone wants safer streets, they want better schools and a better quality of life,” he said. “And that’s what I know I can bring.”
A lifelong resident of central PA, Lynch, 35, grew up in Steelton and Susquehanna Township and now lives in Lower Paxton Township with his wife and two children.
Early in his career, Lynch served as a program director for the city of Harrisburg and then as director for development at the Boys & Girls Club-Harrisburg. For over three years, he was the director of community relations for the Harrisburg Police Bureau and, most recently, served as senior vice president and chief impact officer at WITF Public Media.
“All of my life, I’ve been a bridge-builder,” he said. “So, that’s the big thing I’m bringing, an advocate from the district, for the district every single day.”
According to his launch announcement, Lynch has the endorsement of several local officials, including Steelton Mayor Ciera Dent.
“Blake Lynch is exactly the kind of leader we need representing us in Washington,” said Dent, in a statement. “He understands the needs of central Pennsylvanians because it is what he has lived his whole life.”
The 10th congressional district covers all of Dauphin County and parts of Cumberland and York counties.
Lynch became the seventh Democrat to announce a bid for the seat. Other candidates include long-time Harrisburg council member and 2022 nominee Shamaine Daniels, former TV news anchor Janelle Stelson, Carlisle school board member Rick Coplen, political activist Gene Stilp, retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mike O’Brien and retired Army Sgt. Bob Forbes.
On the Republican side, Perry is expected to run for a seventh term, but has not yet announced his candidacy.
The Pennsylvania primary is currently slated for April 23, after a recent attempt to move the date up appears to have failed. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 5.
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