America Votes Pennsylvania is considered a core state in the America Votes state network. A core state is one that works directly under America Votes. It was founded in 2003 and has offices in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. ¹

Background

America Votes is a national left-of-center advocacy and voter mobilization coalition that has operations in more than 20 states, with 12 core states, each focusing on advancing the Democratic vote, along with progressing left-of-center causes and legislation. ²

2022 Elections

For the 2022 election cycle, Pennsylvania is expected to have one of the most competitive senate races in the country. ³ America Votes Pennsylvania works with left-progressive coalition partners to support campaigns for expanded voting and advancing left-of-center candidates. It connects smaller liberal groups to a larger statewide plan, ⁴ leveraging its advocacy and campaign infrastructure to provide coordination, data and targeting services. ⁵ It is a part of the Field Team 6 coalition, an organization whose sole focus is to register Democrats, especially in competitive states and districts, such as Pennsylvania. ⁶

Leadership

Carol Carvalho is the state director for America Votes Pennsylvania. Previously, she was executive director of the Southeastern Pennsylvania AFL-CIO. ⁷

The deputy state director for America Votes Pennsylvania is Nirav Sanghani. Previously, Sanghani held several positions associated with left-of-center politics, including field organizer for Obama for America, special projects director for Action Now, and executive director of Texas Jobs With Justice. ⁸

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