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MICHAEL ZELTAKALNS

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MICHAEL ZELTAKALNS
Candidate for U.S. House
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Michael Zeltakalns is the Democratic candidate challenging Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District for the 2026 U.S. House election. He describes his career as focused on "protecting Americans," applying his experience with unaccountable force in other countries to U.S. issues like immigration enforcement, advocating for firm, effective, lawful, and humane policies.
Top Priorities
  • Supports a "Medicare for All" single-payer healthcare system, stating "Healthcare is a right, not a privilege."
  • Advocates for firm, effective, lawful, and humane immigration enforcement with full accountability from agents to the DHS Secretary.
  • Supports party leadership that fights clearly, defends norms, and protects institutions, pledging to vote yes on related measures "day one."
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$6,855
Top Donor Industries
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