Thomas West, who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for Pittsburgh mayor, announced a run for the 38th Senatorial District seat, currently held by Democrat Lindsey Williams.

"I just want to say, I am fired up," Williams said during his announcement speech on Wednesday. "We need policies that will lower costs for families, bring back jobs and make this region a shining example of what is possible. For all of those reasons, I am excited to announce my candidacy to be the next Pennsylvania senator from District 38."

The district covers much of the North Hills and Allegheny River Valley communities in Allegheny County, including Ross Township, Sharpsburg, and Tarentum, along with Highland Park in Pittsburgh.

"We need a state senator from District 38 that shows up, works tirele

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