Mt. Lebanon Democratic Committee

Elected Officials

Current Elected Officials supported by the Mt. Lebanon Democratic Committee

David Spurgeon

Elected Office: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

Judge David Spurgeon attended McKeesport Area High School then graduated cum laude from Duquesne University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He received his law degree in 1996 from the Duquesne University School of Law, where he competed nationally on the trial moot court team. Upon passing the bar, he worked as a law firm associate in private practice focusing on insurance defense and personal injury. In 1998, Spurgeon began his career in public… [Continue Reading]

Patrick Connelly

Elected Office: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

Rated “Highly Recommended,” by the Allegheny County Bar Association, Patrick is seeking a seat as a Judge on the Court of Common Pleas. Patrick Connelly is a lifelong resident of Allegheny County, with deep roots in the Pittsburgh region, and a strong commitment to his career and community. Professional Experience: Patrick is a trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. Prior to starting his own practice, where he focuses on civil, criminal, and family… [Continue Reading]

Mike Doyle

Elected Office: Representative in Congress

Mike Doyle is currently serving his eleventh term in Congress representing the 14th District of Pennsylvania, which includes the city of Pittsburgh as well as communities in the western, southern, and eastern portions of Allegheny County and in northwestern Westmoreland County. His top priorities include revitalizing communities in the 14th District through economic development and high-tech initiatives, creating jobs, reforming health care, providing better public education, establishing a comprehensive long-term national energy strategy that creates… [Continue Reading]

Jay Costa

Elected Office: Senator in the General Assembly

Background First elected to Senate, April 23, 1996, 43rd District Shareholder, Grogan Graffam P.C., Pittsburgh Register of Wills, Allegheny County (1992-96) Deputy Sheriff, Allegheny County (1984-89) Juris Doctorate, Duquesne University (1989) Allegheny County Police Academy (1985) Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts (1979) Community College of Allegheny County, Associate of Science (1977) Family Jay Costa is the son of the late Allegheny County Treasurer Jay Costa Sr. He is married to the former Roxanne… [Continue Reading]

Wayne Fontana

Elected Office: Senator in the General Assembly

A relentless fighter for working families and children, Wayne Fontana was first elected to the Pennsylvania Senate on May 17, 2005 in a special election.  He was re-elected to represent the 42nd Senatorial District in 2006, 2010 and 2014. Senator Fontana currently serves in the leadership position of Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman, a role that empowers him to set the daily caucus agenda and lead the discussion on bills that are under consideration on the… [Continue Reading]