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Justin Wagner

D

Won the May 19 Democratic primary

Justin Wagner is a Democratic candidate, Army veteran, and senior automation engineer from western Pennsylvania who describes himself as pro-union and pro-worker.[2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

In their words — priorities

  • Says he is running to fight for local veterans and labor, affordability and opportunity for working families, access to healthcare, and school funding.[2]
  • Describes himself as pro-union and pro-worker, and says he will take on corporate power and corruption.[4]

Background

  • Joined the Army after completing his education, trained at Fort Jackson and Fort Rucker, served in South Korea with the 6th Cavalry and stateside with the 4th Infantry Division, and deployed to Iraq in 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.[2]
  • Continued service in the Army Reserves with the 377th Engineer Company in Butler, Pennsylvania.[2]
  • Has worked as a senior automation engineer for 15 years, including for NASA, Boeing, Ford, and the City of Seattle's water treatment system, and currently works in the life sciences industry; is a past member of the UAW and IBEW unions.[2]

Campaign money

Raised $67K · spent $34K · $38K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Campaign website ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Mike Kelly · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 2.About · Justin Wagner for Congress Candidate's own words
  2. 4.Home · Justin Wagner for Congress Candidate's own words