Meet Summer

Summer Lee is a lifelong resident of the district, growing up in the North Braddock and Swissvale neighborhoods.


As a Pennsylvania state legislator and dedicated organizer, activist, and advocate for social justice, she has fought tirelessly to lift up movements and bring real change to her community. Now, Summer is running for Congress in PA-12 to fight for her community’s chance to build a brighter future.

Summer Lee on the Issues

Summer is fighting for bold solutions to our biggest crises.
 

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Environmental Justice

On any given day, our region suffers from some of the poorest air quality in the nation.

Environmental Justice

In Congress I will fight for a Green New Deal to transition to a 100% clean and renewable energy economy.
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Economic Justice & Union Jobs

Right now, our economy works for the wealthy few and corporations at the expense of the working poor.

Economic Justice & Union Jobs

It’s time we center working people in our economic policies.
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Justice Reform

Mass incarceration is the antithesis of building stronger families and communities.

Justice Reform

It’s time for a shift from investing in ineffective, punitive systems to investing in our future.
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Summer Lee on the Issues

Summer is fighting for bold solutions to our biggest crises.
 

View All Issues

Environmental Justice

On any given day, our region suffers from some of the poorest air quality in the nation.

Environmental Justice

In Congress I will fight for a Green New Deal to transition to a 100% clean and renewable energy economy.
Learn More

Economic Justice & Union Jobs

Right now, our economy works for the wealthy few and corporations at the expense of the working poor.

Economic Justice & Union Jobs

It’s time we center working people in our economic policies.
Learn More

Justice Reform

Mass incarceration is the antithesis of building stronger families and communities.

Justice Reform

It’s time for a shift from investing in ineffective, punitive systems to investing in our future.
Learn More

Take Action

Join our people-powered campaign to send Summer to Congress.