Today, Braddock Mayor Chardaé Jones announced her support of Jerry Dickinson’s congressional campaign in Pennsylvania’s 18th district. In a statement Jones said:
“I’m proud to endorse Jerry Dickinson as he stands for everything just and making sure the right people are accountable. He is for the people and doesn’t just speak change but looks for ways to solve issues. Jerry isn’t just another guy playing politics, he’s here for the people.”
In a statement, Dickinson said:
“As the Mayor of Braddock, Chardaé knows the importance of standing up and fighting for those who have been left behind. She has dedicated herself to serving others. She truly is an inspiration and brings the kind of fresh approach to politics our region so desperately needs. I’m truly honored to have her support in this historic candidacy.”
Chardaé Jones became the Mayor of Braddock in 2019. She previously chaired the local National Council for Negro Women Luncheon to aid in bridging the communication gap between the younger women and older women in the community. She also previously served with AmeriCorps as a mentor to teens in Braddock where she aided in the creation of a summer lunch program tied to a local job readiness program for teens.
Jerry Dickinson is a constitutional law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, and a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 18th congressional district. Dickinson’s background and personal story have inspired a progressive grassroots campaign throughout the 18th District to elect a member of Congress who truly understands the challenges we face. A product of the foster system in Pittsburgh, Dickinson saw firsthand the systematic challenges that cause and perpetuate social and racial inequality. He beat the odds and has dedicated his life to tackling the structural problems he has witnessed and lived through. In Congress, he will bring the energy and perspective needed to lift those left behind, and truly create opportunity for all.
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BACKGROUND: PA-18 is currently represented by Democrat Rep. Mike Doyle, who was first elected in 1994. In Q2, Dickinson’s campaign raised over $210,000—outraising Doyle’s campaign by over $153,000 and setting a new record for the most money any candidate has ever raised in a fundraising quarter in the history of the district. If elected, Dickinson will be the first Black congressperson from Western Pennsylvania.
