The four Democratic candidates for Congress in the Lehigh Valley made their case to voters in a televised debate that will air in two parts beginning next week. The debate was hosted by Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Iannelli on Moravian University’s campus.

 

WFMZ's "Business Matters" hosts a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)WFMZ’s “Business Matters” hosts a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
WFMZ's "Business Matters" hosts a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)WFMZ’s “Business Matters” hosts a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell reacts Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell reacts Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Iannelli asks candidates questions during a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Iannelli asks candidates questions during a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine  listen Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to a  question asked by Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Iannelli as he moderates a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District at Moravian University in Bethlehem. McClure and Obando-Derstine were joined by the other two Democratic candidates, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine  listen Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to a  question asked by Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Iannelli as he moderates a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District at Moravian University in Bethlehem. McClure and Obando-Derstine were joined by the other two Democratic candidates, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell prepare to go on stage Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District  at Moravian University in Bethlehem. McClure and Crosswell were joined by the other two Democratic candidates, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell prepare to go on stage Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District  at Moravian University in Bethlehem. McClure and Crosswell were joined by the other two Democratic candidates, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine high-fives a supporter Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District  at Moravian University in Bethlehem. Obando-Derstine was joined by the other Democratic candidates, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure,  and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine high-fives a supporter Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District  at Moravian University in Bethlehem. Obando-Derstine was joined by the other Democratic candidates, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure,  and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)The audience listens to the candidates speak debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. attends a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. attends a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Iannelli moderates a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Iannelli moderates a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Easton High School junior Bhuvi Goradia, a campaign intern for Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, attends a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Easton High School junior Bhuvi Goradia, a campaign intern for Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, attends a debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine playfully reacts to the camera during a break Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine playfully reacts to the camera during a break Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell, and former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Service Employees International Union pose for a picture with Bob Brooks after the debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)Service Employees International Union pose for a picture with Bob Brooks after the debate between Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks, former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine and former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Moravian University in Bethlehem. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)