South Central Young Democrats

A subgroup of the Pennsylvania Young Democrats, this group represents the under 40 members of the counties of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, and York. They are also the group responsible for publishing this newsletter.

Its website can be found here, where Democrats between the ages of 18 and 40 may apply to join.

South Central Young Democrats Endorsement

The South Central Young Democrats endorsement is a representation of the best Democratic candidates that will represent young Democrats in the South Central Pennsylvania region. Young Democrats will be supporting these candidates through the primary and believe that they will implement standards, policies, and legislation that will empower young people and drive Pennsylvania and the nation forward with purpose and empathy. The endorsed candidates are eligible to receive donations, be hosted at events, and utilize the Young Democrat’s resources for the purposes of running and winning their campaigns.

Applicants

Candidates who have applied for our endorsement.

2025

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Cumberland County

• Cassandra Fourlas Endorsed
  Carlisle Borough Council
• Mitch Shiles Endorsed
  Carlisle Borough Council
• Rachel James
  Carlisle Borough Council
• John-Matthew Smith
  Hampden Township Board of Commissioners
• Adrian Garcia Endorsed
  Silver Spring Township Board of Supervisors
• Kasha Griva Endorsed
  Mayor of Lemoyne
• Kevin Mock Endorsed
  Camp Hill Borough Council
• Rich Forsman
  Camp Hill Borough Council
• Mary Baker Endorsed
  New Cumberland Borough Council
• Matt Franchak Endorsed
  East Pennsboro Township Board of Commissioners
• Montana Hartman Endorsed
  Cumberland County Prothonotary
• Sasha Sacavage Endorsed
  Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas

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Adams County

• Bill Mooney
  Gettysburg Borough Council
• Chad-Alan Carr Endorsed
  Mayor of Gettysburg

Dauphin County

• Catherine “Kate” Scheib Endorsed
  Lower Paxton Township Board of Supervisors
• Dan Miller
  Mayor of Harrisburg
• Lamont Jones
  Mayor of Harrisburg
• Tone Cook
  Mayor of Harrisburg

York County

• Kathleen Mauck Endorsed
  West York Borough Council

School Boards

• Dale Brennan Endorsed
  Gettysburg Area School Board
• Kathleen Pratt Endorsed
  Gettysburg Area School Board
• Asheleigh Forsburg Endorsed
  Cumberland Valley School Board
  Hampden Township
• Michael O’Brien
  Cumberland Valley School Board
  Hampden Township
• Emily Rosengrant Endorsed
  Cumberland Valley School Board
  Middlesex & Monroe Townships
• Mary Dankosky Endorsed
  West Shore School Board
  Region 1

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