Pennsylvania HD 42
Jen Mazzocco
Jen Mazzocco is a Pittsburgh-area public school teacher running in a must-win special election this February to protect a seat in the Pennsylvania House and Democrats’ single-seat majority in the chamber.
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February 24, 2026
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About Jen
Jen Mazzocco is a Pittsburgh-area public school teacher running in a must-win special election this February to protect a seat in the Pennsylvania House and Democrats’ single-seat majority in the chamber. Jen is dedicated to improving life in her community in every way she can. From helping fight food insecurity to advocating for students and workers, she’s committed to serving others. Now, Jen is ready to take the next step to help uplift all Pennsylvanians, while working to bring down the cost of living.
- Union leader and community organizer
- Serves as President of her local borough council
Pennsylvania
2026 is a historic opportunity to build power in Pennsylvania by defending our House majority and picking up seats in the Senate.
In 2022, Democrats made gains in the Pennsylvania Senate and flipped the House for the first time in over a decade. The momentum from those wins continued to build through 2025 with a string of special election victories defending a narrow blue majority in the state House, and an astounding upset win in the state Senate that saw Democrats flip a district that supported Trump by a double-digit margin in the 2024 presidential election.Â
The DLCC has been on the ground in Pennsylvania cycle after cycle to support state Democrats as we build power in both chambers of the General Assembly.
Pennsylvania remains a true battleground in 2026, and the DLCC and our allies are pulling out all the stops to win competitive races and elect Democrats in the Keystone State.