Hey,

I’m gonna talk about growing up in Pennsylvania, but first, I have to ask: Can you split a $10 donation between me and Admiral Mike Franken to help fund our campaigns? I’m *so* grateful for your support (even if you think Wawa > Sheetz). 🙄

Ok, now onto the good stuff.

I was born in Reading, Pennsylvania when my parents were just two teenagers starting out on their own. I love my parents, even if Gisele is their favorite.

We started out struggling. My dad was a union grocery worker at ShopRite, working night shifts. The union way of life helped keep our family together while he went to college. Dad ended up graduating, and got a good job as an underwriter.

After we moved, I grew up in suburban south central Pennsylvania. I graduated from Central York High School and went to college in Reading, just like my dad did.

When I left Pennsylvania for grad school, I *never* envisioned myself ending up in public service — not as Mayor of Braddock for 15 years, and certainly not as Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania.

But I came back to Pennsylvania because that's where my heart is. And alongside my amazing wife, Gisele, I have dedicated my life to improving our Commonwealth.

When Pennsylvania lawmakers pushed outdated, discriminatory policies banning marriage equality, I officiated one of the first gay marriages in Pennsylvania. 🌈

When Braddock was overlooked and counted out, we created jobs and got young people engaged. We created a community center, urban gardens, and a free store run by Gisele. ✊

And when the Pennsylvania GOP sent their flag police to take down my weed + pride flags, I put them back up. I’m just gonna keep doing that. ✅

If that’s the kind of never-give-up attitude you want to see in the U.S. Senate, can you split $10 between my campaign and Admiral Mike Franken today? To be successful, we’re gonna need to build huge campaigns across all 67 Counties in Pennsylvania and all 99 Counties in Iowa.

You may like Wawa more than Sheetz. You may say #FlyEaglesFly while I say #HereWeGo.

But help send me to the U.S. Senate and I’ll fight for *all* of youse, just like I’ve been fighting for Pennsylvania my whole life.

Thanks,

John

John Fetterman
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania