Carol Obando-Derstine
@carolforpa.com
An engineer, advocate, educator, bilingual leader, Mom, and Democrat running for Congress in #PA07 to continue serving her community.
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Honored to be endorsed by Elect Democratic Women today!
Congresswoman Lois Frankel: “Carol knows what it means to fight for families facing rising costs… EDW is proud to support her campaign for PA-07.” Let's do this! #PA07
Congresswoman Lois Frankel: “Carol knows what it means to fight for families facing rising costs… EDW is proud to support her campaign for PA-07.” Let's do this! #PA07
December 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Honored to be endorsed by Elect Democratic Women today!
Congresswoman Lois Frankel: “Carol knows what it means to fight for families facing rising costs… EDW is proud to support her campaign for PA-07.” Let's do this! #PA07
Congresswoman Lois Frankel: “Carol knows what it means to fight for families facing rising costs… EDW is proud to support her campaign for PA-07.” Let's do this! #PA07
Great to spend Veteran's Day alongside Battle Borne, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders through peer mentorship and mental health initiatives. Thank you for your service! #veteransday #PA07
November 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Great to spend Veteran's Day alongside Battle Borne, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders through peer mentorship and mental health initiatives. Thank you for your service! #veteransday #PA07
I'm still energized by the wins on Tues. in PA & throughout the country. One in particular in NJ was encouraging to see because it was a people-centered campaign. Thxs to @mikiesherrill.bsky.social & Dr. Dale Caldwell - who also happened to give a great sermon today - for their example. #PA07
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I'm still energized by the wins on Tues. in PA & throughout the country. One in particular in NJ was encouraging to see because it was a people-centered campaign. Thxs to @mikiesherrill.bsky.social & Dr. Dale Caldwell - who also happened to give a great sermon today - for their example. #PA07
Happy Halloween! 🎃 I've been enjoying the lead-up to the holiday by walking in the Coop Halloween Parade with my Southern Lehigh Dems and @lv4allorg.bsky.social friends. My fav memory of a Halloween parade is still volunteering as a judge for Bethlehem's 100th Halloween Parade in 2021. Stay safe!
October 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃 I've been enjoying the lead-up to the holiday by walking in the Coop Halloween Parade with my Southern Lehigh Dems and @lv4allorg.bsky.social friends. My fav memory of a Halloween parade is still volunteering as a judge for Bethlehem's 100th Halloween Parade in 2021. Stay safe!
This 11/4 it's especially important to retain the 3 PA Supreme Court justices. I'm here with 2 of the 3 back in 2015 at a NCDC picnic when I worked for Sen. Casey and first met them. Vote YES to the retention question for each - Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht.
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This 11/4 it's especially important to retain the 3 PA Supreme Court justices. I'm here with 2 of the 3 back in 2015 at a NCDC picnic when I worked for Sen. Casey and first met them. Vote YES to the retention question for each - Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht.
I am proud to share that I have been endorsed by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) in my campaign for PA-07! She’s been a fearless advocate for working families, women, and immigrants, and I share her belief that government should be a force for good in people’s lives. #PA07
October 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I am proud to share that I have been endorsed by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) in my campaign for PA-07! She’s been a fearless advocate for working families, women, and immigrants, and I share her belief that government should be a force for good in people’s lives. #PA07
Busy celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on the campaign trail - keep an eye out for my interview with Paola Ramos from Telemundo soon! #PA07
October 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Busy celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on the campaign trail - keep an eye out for my interview with Paola Ramos from Telemundo soon! #PA07
Today marks the 24th anniversary of 9/11--a day to pause, reflect, and remember. Today, I am honoring those we lost and all who responded with courage.
@911memorial.bsky.social
@911memorial.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today marks the 24th anniversary of 9/11--a day to pause, reflect, and remember. Today, I am honoring those we lost and all who responded with courage.
@911memorial.bsky.social
@911memorial.bsky.social
It's been almost 13 years since the tragic murders of 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School - and here we are again mourning the loss of more children to a mass shooting. Washington has done NOTHING in all these years to stop the killing!
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August 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It's been almost 13 years since the tragic murders of 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School - and here we are again mourning the loss of more children to a mass shooting. Washington has done NOTHING in all these years to stop the killing!
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Great to speak at the Northampton County Dems picnic about what I bring as a candidate: integrity, transparency, & real experience. I’m the only one with federal legislative experience ready on day one to stand up for working people, grow the middle class & protect our freedoms. #PA07
August 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Great to speak at the Northampton County Dems picnic about what I bring as a candidate: integrity, transparency, & real experience. I’m the only one with federal legislative experience ready on day one to stand up for working people, grow the middle class & protect our freedoms. #PA07
Today is my son's first day as a freshman in high school & my daughter as a college sophomore. As a mom, I understand all the excitement of the first day & associated nostalgia as we see our kids get older. I'm wishing all the students a safe & productive year. You got this!
August 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Today is my son's first day as a freshman in high school & my daughter as a college sophomore. As a mom, I understand all the excitement of the first day & associated nostalgia as we see our kids get older. I'm wishing all the students a safe & productive year. You got this!
I was in Monroe County this week at the West End Fair & Monroe County Democratic Party meeting. The message I hear from voters is the same: families are struggling with costs. My first priority in Congress is to bring prices down, not give handouts & tax cuts to billionaires. #PA07
August 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I was in Monroe County this week at the West End Fair & Monroe County Democratic Party meeting. The message I hear from voters is the same: families are struggling with costs. My first priority in Congress is to bring prices down, not give handouts & tax cuts to billionaires. #PA07
Indivisible groups across America are fighting against Trump's harmful agenda and are rebuilding our democracy. I'm a proud supporter and was thrilled to join the @indivisiblelvb.bsky.social picnic this past weekend. Power to the people!
#PA07
#PA07
August 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Indivisible groups across America are fighting against Trump's harmful agenda and are rebuilding our democracy. I'm a proud supporter and was thrilled to join the @indivisiblelvb.bsky.social picnic this past weekend. Power to the people!
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At yesterday's Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center Pride Festival, I felt a sense of unity. Standing in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community is personal. My sister’s courage taught me what it means to be a true ally: to listen, support, & speak up for equality every day. #Pride #LoveIsLove
August 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
At yesterday's Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center Pride Festival, I felt a sense of unity. Standing in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community is personal. My sister’s courage taught me what it means to be a true ally: to listen, support, & speak up for equality every day. #Pride #LoveIsLove
Andrew Tait expresses the anger I and many others feel in #PA07 because so many folks here are not ok either. I'm ready to fight tooth & nail for policies that work for people to help them get ahead. Our families deserve a fighter & that's who I'll be in Congress. #ImPissed
August 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Getting ready for a new school year can be stressful. Kudos to Puertorrican Culture Preservation Inc for organizing a back-to-school event in Allentown to help. I was proud to volunteer with @lv4allorg.bsky.social to assist families as they prepare their kids to start school again. #pa07
August 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Getting ready for a new school year can be stressful. Kudos to Puertorrican Culture Preservation Inc for organizing a back-to-school event in Allentown to help. I was proud to volunteer with @lv4allorg.bsky.social to assist families as they prepare their kids to start school again. #pa07
We're 3 seats away from flipping the House in 2026 & having a pro-choice majority. I'm proud to have the endorsement of @emilyslist.bsky.social as I fight to defeat anti-choice extremist Ryan Mackenzie in #PA07.
August 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We're 3 seats away from flipping the House in 2026 & having a pro-choice majority. I'm proud to have the endorsement of @emilyslist.bsky.social as I fight to defeat anti-choice extremist Ryan Mackenzie in #PA07.
Upper Saucon Night Out is an amazing display of the community I’m so proud to be a part of. I had meaningful conversations with neighbors about rising home insurance premiums and food insecurity, including folks from Betty Lou's Pantry. I’m listening, learning, and ready to deliver for #PA07. 🏡
August 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Upper Saucon Night Out is an amazing display of the community I’m so proud to be a part of. I had meaningful conversations with neighbors about rising home insurance premiums and food insecurity, including folks from Betty Lou's Pantry. I’m listening, learning, and ready to deliver for #PA07. 🏡
I had a great time in Nesquehoning last night with the Carbon County Democrats, and a few friends from Monroe, at their picnic. They're fired up and ready to flip #PA07 and so am I.
August 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I had a great time in Nesquehoning last night with the Carbon County Democrats, and a few friends from Monroe, at their picnic. They're fired up and ready to flip #PA07 and so am I.
I was honored to receive the Woman of Impact Award by the Colombian American community in the Lehigh Valley for my work here over the past two decades. I am deeply honored to be in a position where I can lift our voices, experiences, & dreams on a national stage.
July 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I was honored to receive the Woman of Impact Award by the Colombian American community in the Lehigh Valley for my work here over the past two decades. I am deeply honored to be in a position where I can lift our voices, experiences, & dreams on a national stage.
Today marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, a landmark moment in the fight for equality, access, and dignity. We honor the progress made and recommit to building a world that’s truly inclusive for all. #ADA35 #InclusionMatters
Image Credit: ADA National Network
Image Credit: ADA National Network
July 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Today marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, a landmark moment in the fight for equality, access, and dignity. We honor the progress made and recommit to building a world that’s truly inclusive for all. #ADA35 #InclusionMatters
Image Credit: ADA National Network
Image Credit: ADA National Network
Folks in Palmerton are fired up to flip #PA07 & elect a representative who puts people first. It was great speaking with everyone at the Palmerton Area Democratic Club & Lively Liberals picnic on Sunday. I always enjoy spending time in Carbon County.
July 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Folks in Palmerton are fired up to flip #PA07 & elect a representative who puts people first. It was great speaking with everyone at the Palmerton Area Democratic Club & Lively Liberals picnic on Sunday. I always enjoy spending time in Carbon County.
I spoke with Roll Call about families in #PA07 getting crushed by rising utility bills & Ryan Mackenzie making it worse by voting to gut clean energy tax credits. I’ve spent my career helping people lower their energy costs. In Congress, I’ll fight to fix what he broke. #energy
July 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM