Democratic State Committee (vote for no more than thirteen)
4-year term
Electing 6 females, 6 males, and one other member
The Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee (PADSC) is the governing body of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and steers the direction of the party and organizing for Democrats across the ballot.
PADSC members are elected to four-year terms by registered Democrats during the Primary Election. PADSC members elect party leadership, hold nominating conventions, pass and promote the party platform, and help lead organizing efforts throughout the state.
Malcolm J. Yates
Marcus Hook Borough
Malcolm J. Yates of Delaware County is the Managing Partner and Head of Government Relations for Maven Inc., a lobbying, consulting, and community advocacy firm based out of Philadelphia. Prior to his role with Maven, he held the title of Director District Outreach and External Affairs for Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and served as Chief of Staff for the 159th Legislative District under State Representative Brian Kirkland. He serves as the Convenor of the Delaware County Black Caucus, Treasurer to the Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, and Chairman of the Southwest CDC Board. Yates earned his B.S. in Business Management and Marketing at Norfolk University, an M.S. in Strategic Leadership from Neumann University and a second master’s in public administration with a concentration in Political Science from Widener University in 2020.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
A: What sets me apart is the breadth and depth of my experience. I am not simply a candidate seeking a third term; I am a proven leader with the vision to move our community forward. My background includes serving as a staff member for a state representative and a congressperson, where I gained a comprehensive understanding of how to create meaningful change. This combination of grassroots advocacy, policy-making, and civic leadership gives me a unique perspective, one that allows me to translate community needs into real results. My north star is always guided by what is best for us as a community, not what is best for me as an individual. I understand the current political climate, and I am ready to lead Delaware County into its next chapter.
Victoria Perrone
Brookhaven Borough
Victoria Perrone is a political compliance expert who came from prestigious law firms including Perkins Coie, LLP (now Elias Law Group) and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP where she assisted political, nonprofit, and corporate clients with campaign finance, lobbying, and pay-to-play registrations and reporting. She previously served as the Pennsylvania Operations Director for Organizing Together 2020 and Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign. In 2022, she served as Treasurer and Operations Director for the successful U.S. Senate campaign in Pennsylvania where she managed a $80 million budget, staff of forty, and oversaw the compliance and operations for his candidate committee, joint fundraising committee, and leadership PAC. In 2025, Victoria served as Treasurer for Zohran Mamdani’s primary and general election wins in New York City, and served on Mamdani’s Transition Committee as his treasurer and advisor on campaign finance matters.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Colleen Kennedy
Upper Darby Township
Colleen Kennedy is asking for your support as they run for a second term as a Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee member, representing Delaware County. During their first term, they were proud to have the opportunity to use their voice to speak up on the issue of school voucher policies, which some Democratic elected officials were tempted to support. These policies dedicate precious tax dollars toward educational institutions that do not guarantee the federal protections of disabled students, queer and trans students, students of religious minorities, students of color, and economically disadvantaged students. Furthermore, there is a wide breadth of research showing that these educational institutions provide weakened results for students. When this particular issue crossed their desk, using their voice was an easy decision. Their values and lived experience guide them to support and defend public education at every opportunity. It was the earliest cause they connected to as a political organizer when they were a middle school student. Although it is very difficult to get resolutions passed within state committee meetings, the conversation was started, and it allowed them to meet many people from across Pennsylvania—from rural, suburban, and urban communities, and from every lived experience—who also felt it was an easy decision to speak out about this issue. Their collaborative work was written about by journalists, and it greatly affected the discourse happening during budget negotiations in Harrisburg. They emphasize that sometimes, because people think they cannot win the “grand prize” of a particular policy victory in the short term, they fail to speak out at all, and those who abuse their power are counting on the public to fall for this false narrative.
They are running for a second term as a state committee member for Delaware County because the work is far from done. Community members are being kidnapped, abused, and even killed by ICE. The queer and trans community, of which they are a member, is being targeted through bigoted policies by the Trump administration, and as a disabled person, they can attest firsthand that the last year has been a grueling experience. Trying to pay for medications, see doctors, or even be safe out in public spaces has become a constant struggle, in large part due to the targeting of chronically ill and disabled people by the Trump administration. They believe it is a disservice to pretend that these struggles started with Donald Trump, or to fail to acknowledge that there are some Democratic elected officials who share a role in this oppression. Communities are only as safe and supported as the weakest negotiations led by Democrats, and when a few leaders sell members of the community out, they endanger everyone.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Learn more about Colleen Kennedy on the Delco Accent website.
Mario L. Cimino
Morton Borough
Mario is a lifelong resident of Morton and Delco and has been involved in civic issues most of his life. He gives credit to many people for fostering this work. First, his parents - children of immigrants who have been constant examples of dedication to community and concern for their neighbors. His grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who shared their experiences growing up poor in the early 20th century and worked hard to improve the lives of their families and neighbors. His third-grade teacher Mrs. McFadden who sparked his interest in civics with the textbook Go in Pennsylvania, and his 11th-Grade History teacher Sr. Lucy, who honed his understanding of both the injustice and justice that is the ongoing thread of American democracy.
From 2010, he served as vice chair of Delco Dems, focusing on grassroots organizing of county campaigns, strategy, and support for local candidates as they made unprecedented gains in local municipalities where Democrats were elected often for the first time.
As he left elected office in 2020, events across the country intervened and he began focusing his organizing and activism skills to support human and civil rights efforts during the first horrific Trump administration and the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. After an all-too-common series of law enforcement abuses in Delco and the region, including beatings and killings of innocent citizens, he has been deeply involved in constructive law enforcement accountability initiatives. The worst of these abuses led to the death of an 8-year-old girl named Fanta Bility (we must keep saying their names) when police fired over a dozen rounds into a crowd of students and parents leaving an Academy Park football game in 2021.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Learn more about Mario L. Cimino on the Delco Accent website.
Lisa Goldstein
Radnor Township
Lisa Goldstein, MD, is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist living and practicing in Delaware County. In 2022, after Roe was overturned, she joined a new group of vocal physician advocates and became one of the founders of Physicians for a Healthy Pennsylvania. She co-founded the grassroots resistance group, Indivisible Main Line South. Dr. Goldstein graduated from Bryn Mawr College and Temple University School of Medicine, completed her internship and residency in general psychiatry at the University of Connecticut, and then completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, where she was the chief fellow.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
A: As a physician I have a professional identity completely independent of the Democratic Party, the requirements of winning elections, or government employment. This is surprisingly unique and allows me to have a truly independent voice. I come from the grassroots as a co-founder of Indivisible Main Line South and Physicians for a Healthy Pennsylvania.
I am happy to run as part of Delco Women United with Tanya Allen, Gwendolyn McCullough, Jessica Pointer, Amanda Hammock and Sharon Booker.
Ashley Dolceamore
Darby Township
Ashley Dolceamore is asking for your support as she runs for their first term as a Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee Member representing Delaware County. She was elected to the Darby Township Democratic Committee in the spring of 2022 and became third vice-chair that summer. During this time, she attended Delaware County Democratic Leaders meetings as much as possible to gain insight on proper procedures and stay informed. She was appointed judge of elections in November 2023, and prior to and after serving in that role, she volunteered as a poll greeter throughout Darby Township, handing out sample ballots.
Beyond her role as a member of the Darby Township Democratic Committee, Ashley has volunteered to support numerous Democrats in Delaware County through phone banking, canvassing, distributing literature, and ensuring Delaware County residents are registered to vote. During protests they co-organized, she made sure to have voter registration materials available for anyone in attendance who needed to register.
Ashley became more involved in politics upon realizing that many of the issues people face are human rights issues—not just political issues. Yet, many elected officials do not serve the people they work for; they serve their own interests. Whether it is to feed an ego with a title, give and receive favors, or carry on a legacy of nepotism, there is no denying that the political sphere often contradicts the very values it claims to uphold.
Her moral compass is what guides her through every choice she makes, and she is not afraid to stand up to a system that harms people. Ashley knows all too well that sometimes the people who cause harm are within their own party, and she is not a party apologist. Accountability and safety are at the forefront of her goals. She holds herself to the same standard and believes the community will only benefit from being honest about where it can improve. Not only as a party, but as individuals—one cannot have a collective without the individual. Each person contributes to the party in subtle and major ways. Sometimes the contributions can be damaging and leave ripple effects that take a devastatingly long time to fix. Ashley believes that if safety for oneself and others is prioritized, it leaves no room for harm in shared spaces. By holding herself and others accountable without favoring friends, she aims to lay a welcoming foundation of trust and integrity for future generations to thrive in.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Learn more about Ashley Dolceamore on the Delco Accent website.
Vincent Rongione
Upper Darby Township
Vincent A. Rongione, Esq. has served as the Delaware County Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphan’s Court since January of 2024 and was sworn into office for a full term in January 2026 ending in January 2030. In addition to his most recent service as the Chief Administrative Officer in Pennsylvania’s 6th largest municipality, Upper Darby, he served both on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. as a Director of Communications and Special Projects as well as in the State Capitol in Harrisburg as the Southeast Delegation Director in the House of Representatives. He is a Delaware County native and a graduate of Haverford Senior High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and his law degree from the Villanova School of Law, where he served as a representative to the University Senate. As a member of the Delaware County Bar Association, he participates in and plans to expand the local Wills for Heroes program, which provides free estate planning to first responders and military veterans.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Jessica M. Pointer
Lansdowne Borough
Jessica M. Pointer attended Walden University where she earned a graduate degree in public policy and administration. She has worked as an investigator for the State of New Jersey’s Department of Child Protection and Permanency and now works for a substance abuse treatment organization where she developed a community health program for Eastern Pennsylvania.
Additionally, she dedicates her time, talents and experiences to the National Society of Leadership and Success, The Nile Swim Club, Toastmasters International and The American Society for Public Administration.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
A: What sets me apart is a combination of proven leadership, real on-the-ground experience, and a clear record of getting things done in local government.
I currently serve as President of Lansdowne Borough Council, where I have focused on strengthening public safety, improving communication and transparency, and ensuring that our policies reflect the real needs of our community. I led efforts to pass legislation aimed at protecting youth and public health by limiting the concentration of vape and smoke shops in our community. I have also been instrumental in advancing a Community Support Unit model, which integrates social work principles into public safety by pairing trained professionals with law enforcement to better respond to complex community needs.
Beyond my elected role, my professional background includes over 30 years in child welfare and community-based program development, along with my current work in healthcare coordination. That experience gives me a deep understanding of how systems impact real people, especially vulnerable populations, and informs how I approach policy and decision-making.
I am also part of a collaborative slate, Delco Women United, because I believe the challenges facing our party and our communities require teamwork, diverse perspectives, and coordinated leadership, not siloed efforts.
Thomas J. DeLuca, Jr.
Springfield Township
Thomas J. De Luca, known to most as TJ, is a professional musician, musicologist, and consultant. He has worked in a variety of fields from healthcare administration and patient advocacy to non-profit and political consulting. He has also spent the greater part of 20 years as a successful, working musician. He’s a proud former union member of UNITE HERE Local 274, and the Washington-Baltimore News Guild – CWA Local 32035. TJ is the great-grandson of Emma DeLuca, founder of DeLuca Draperies, which she started in Springfield in the 1950’s.
In 2020 TJ was a DNC Delegate for PA-5 (Delco, Montco, Chesco, Philadelphia), after being endorsed by President Joseph R. Biden’s campaign and elected by members of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee. He was the second openly-LGBTQ+ President of the PA Young Dems, where he served from January 2020-January 2022.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Paul K. Johnson
Prospect Park Borough
Paul K. Johnson, MBA, is a proven community leader. Upon his move to Prospect Park, he volunteered with the Prospect Park Youth Club and is part of the team to help find sponsors for the organization. Paul later joined the Prospect Park Town Watch to help our community remain safe. He was appointed to the Prospect Park Recreation Board where he served as chairperson in 2018. Paul was part of this team that hosted Community Day and recently the Food & Music Festival.
On the 3rd attempt at running for Prospect Park Borough Council, Johnson won on November 7, 2023. He believes that Prospect Park has the potential to be a better community for all. His values include accessibility, transparency, and responsibility.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Catherine Coll
Lansdowne Borough
Catherine Coll is a Delco native who graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. Catherine’s first IT job was at NASA Goddard, then she subsequently went to NOAA to support our nation’s weather and climate supercomputers, also earning a Masters of Information Management from the University of Maryland at College Park. Catherine left the federal government in 2016 and returned to her hometown of Lansdowne where she got involved in the local Democratic committee. Catherine remembered the Democratic victories in Lansdowne in the 1990’s and wanted to learn about organizing from some of the Lansdowne Democrats who were still involved.
Catherine has served on Lansdowne’s committee as Vice Chair of Communications and also as an editor and writer for the Lansdowne Leader. She also got involved in activism, working on campaigns for gender justice, immigrant rights, and police accountability. She is particularly proud of her work on a campaign to release a young Guatemalan immigrant from an ICE detention hold. Catherine is currently involved with Delco Indivisible.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Learn more about Catherine Coll on the Delco Accent website.
Tanya Allen
Sharon Hill Borough
Tanya Allen serves as Council President in Sharon Hill Borough and liaison to the Sharon Hill Public Library. She is Chair of the Sharon Hill Democratic Committee and Secretary of the Delaware County Democratic Committee, playing an active leadership role in local and county-level Democratic initiatives.
Allen also supports surrounding communities as President of the Chester Pike Corridor Improvement Partners and serves on the Delaware County Workforce Development Board. Professionally, she is a User Experience Designer in the fintech industry, bringing a strategic and user-centered perspective to her work.
Outside of her professional and civic commitments, Allen is a triathlete, a Registered Parliamentarian, and a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Jon Larsen
Haverford Township
Jon Larsen is a dedicated leader in both community organizing and public service, currently serving as Chair of the Haverford Township Democratic Committee. Since 2017, he has played a key role in Delaware County’s political transformation, contributing to major Democratic victories, including flipping the county, the Haverford Township Board of Commissioners, and the Haverford School Board. Under his leadership, Haverford has consistently delivered exceptional voter turnout—approaching 90% in the 2020 and 2024 elections—and continued to outperform in 2025 as a critical vote engine for countywide and statewide races. Larsen is committed to sharing these successful strategies across Pennsylvania to better engage voters and strengthen Democratic performance statewide.
Professionally, Larsen serves as Legal Technology Manager at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, Center for Public Health Law Research. His work focuses on drug policy, including addressing the opioid crisis, expanding access to healthcare, and leveraging technology to tackle complex public policy challenges. With a strong track record of translating policy into actionable solutions, he brings both expertise and practical insight to public service. He also maintains strong working relationships with State Committee members and elected officials, positioning him to collaborate effectively and drive meaningful progress.
Larsen’s commitment to public service extends to labor advocacy, having served as an AFSCME Local 1723 Shop Steward from 2020 to 2022. He views labor rights as foundational to both democracy and economic stability. His priorities include strengthening grassroots development within the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, ensuring candidates are equipped to meet the evolving needs of voters, improving communication and fundraising infrastructure, and reinforcing Delaware County’s vital role as a cornerstone of statewide electoral success.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Sharon J. Booker
Sharon Hill Borough
Sharon J. Booker has dedicated her career to government administration, community leadership, and advocacy for women, children, and the arts. She is seeking re-election to represent Delaware County for a fourth term on the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee, where she serves as Treasurer of the Southeast Caucus and is an active member of the Women’s Caucus. Over the years, she has also held leadership roles including Director of Diversity and Inclusion for both the Democratic State Committee Black Caucus and the Delaware County Democratic Committee, while representing the Eighth Senatorial District Executive Committee.
A lifelong Democrat, Booker has been deeply engaged in party-building efforts at every level. Her work includes identifying and mentoring candidates, supporting judicial and presidential campaigns, and leading grassroots initiatives such as voter registration drives and delegate training across Pennsylvania. She has contributed through organizing events, canvassing, fundraising, public speaking, and volunteer coordination—consistently working to strengthen Democratic infrastructure and voter engagement statewide.
In addition to her political service, Booker holds multiple leadership roles within Delaware County, including Vice Chair of the Delaware County Democratic Party and Chair of the Delaware County Women’s Commission. Her background includes elected service on Sharon Hill Borough Council and extensive involvement in arts and culture, including founding the Sharon Hill Art & Culture Commission and contributing to the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. An accomplished interdisciplinary artist and published author, she continues to use creative expression as a platform to elevate community voices and advocate for social change.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Rob Yannuzzi
Ridley Township
Rob Yannuzzi is a dedicated public servant and U.S. Navy submarine veteran running for re-election to the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee. He brings extensive experience in public administration at the local, county, state, and federal levels. Rob is committed to defending constitutional rights and preserving our way of life by supporting qualified Democratic candidates at the state level who will use our values to guide policies that help our friends, family, and neighbors. His goals include expanding the PA Democratic Veterans Caucus to recruit and support veteran candidates, strengthening connections between state and local committees, and updating party bylaws.
A proud recipient of the Freedom Medal from the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association, Rob has served in various roles, including founding the Eddystone Democratic Committee, serving as Vice President of the Eddystone Borough Council, serving as Mayor of Eddystone, and recently receiving a presidential political appointment in the Biden Administration, where he led the Office of Veterans Business Development at the SBA. Rob is a graduate of Neumann University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration and currently attends Syracuse University’s online Executive Master of Public Administration program.
He lives in Ridley Township with his wife, Gwendolyn McCullough, and his daughter, Daniella. He currently serves as Chief Administrator of the Bucks County Sheriff's Office.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Brian Eury
Upper Providence Township
Brian has a background in nonprofit leadership and advocacy, giving him a broad perspective on how collaboration influences public policy. As a lifelong committee person, he has learned to listen to constituents and translate their needs into actionable priorities. He brings a disciplined, strategic approach focused on relationship-building and delivering results and is committed to ensuring Delaware County’s voice is represented in State Committee decisions. He has extensive community service experience, including roles on the Upper Providence Township Ethics Committee, as treasurer of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, and as chair of the Delaware County Industrial Development Authority. He is also active in youth sports, civic life, and coaches Rose Tree Flag Football. He also serves with the Media Youth Center and Rose Tree Colts. He is a proud father of three.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Amanda Hammock
Morton Borough
Amanda Hammock is a lifelong Pennsylvanian currently serving as Morton Borough Chairperson for Public Safety. Raised in Montgomery and Delaware Counties, she is a graduate of Marple Newtown High School and Temple University. She spent time living out of state while her husband served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force but has otherwise remained rooted in Pennsylvania. Over the past decade, she has worked with local, state, and federal government as well as the nonprofit sector. She is an active supporter of veterans and organized labor. She is also an avid gardener who is committed to strengthening and improving her community.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)
Gwendolyn McCullough
Ridley Township
Gwendolyn McCullough is an incumbent seeking re-election to the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee. Over her four-year term, she has focused on building connections across the Commonwealth to advance party bylaws and strengthen endorsements for statewide candidates aligned with Democratic values. She grew up in Havertown and now lives in Ridley Township with her husband, Rob Yannuzzi, and their daughter, Daniella. She holds degrees from Delaware County Community College, West Chester University, and Penn State. Her professional experience includes work in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, service for State Senator Tim Kearney, and a recent political appointment in the Biden Administration.
Q: What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this position?
(As of May 2, 2026, the candidate did not respond to the question.)