Preston Nouri

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Preston Nouri
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Democratic Party

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Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Pittsburgh

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Erie, Pa.
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Public Policy
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Preston Nouri (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Preston Nouri was born in Erie, Pennsylvania. Nouri graduated from Fairview High School. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. His career experience includes working for the U.S. House of Representatives, the Department of State, Partnership for a Secure America, and, as of 2024, in international relations and defense policymaking. Nouri founded Lawrence Park and Go, a convenience store in Lawrence Park, Erie.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District election, 2024

Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Democratic primary)

Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District election, 2024 (April 23 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 16

Incumbent Mike Kelly defeated Preston Nouri in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 16 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly (R)
 
63.9
 
253,194
Image of Preston Nouri
Preston Nouri (D)
 
36.1
 
143,101

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source

Total votes: 396,295
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 16

Preston Nouri advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 16 on April 23, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Preston Nouri
Preston Nouri
 
99.1
 
49,283
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.9
 
444

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 49,727
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 16

Incumbent Mike Kelly advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 16 on April 23, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly
 
95.9
 
60,255
 Other/Write-in votes
 
4.1
 
2,550

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 62,805
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Campaign themes

2024

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Campaign website

Nouri’s campaign website stated the following:

“

EDUCATION
1 Champion opportunities through trade and vocational programs, fostering a skilled workforce ready for the future.
2 Advocate for robust public education funding, including after-school programs and supplies for classrooms, to ensure every child has access to quality education and teachers are not burdened with the cost.
3 Establish universal meals for all public school students as hunger should never be a barrier to learning.
4 Strengthen community college infrastructure, making higher education more accessible and affordable for all.

JOBS & MANUFACTURING
1 Expand and establish apprenticeship programs for trade and union work, creating pathways to stable, well-paying jobs.
2 Attract and bolster jobs in renewable energy resources, industries and other institutions, fostering sustainable economic growth for generations to come.
3 Create federal contracting opportunities for local small businesses, ensuring that our economic growth benefits everyone.
4 Tackle inflation by holding corporations accountable and ending price-gouging, creating an economy that is strong and fair.

ECONOMIC JUSTICE
1 Advocate for a fair tax system that ensures corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share, reducing the burden on working families.
2 Champion campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of big money in politics and ensure that every voice is heard.

HEALTHCARE
1 Advocate for fair market standards for prescription medication through negotiations between Medicare and industry partners.
2 Champion affordable healthcare options for self-employed individuals and small businesses, affirming that healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
3 Increase mental health services and substance abuse treatment across the board, recognizing that mental health is integral to overall health.

HONORING OUR VETERANS
1 Develop comprehensive healthcare, mental healthcare, and civil services for veterans.
2 Boost training programs for sustainable employment upon return from duty, providing veterans with opportunities to thrive in civilian life.
3 Address the emerging major housing and food insecurities for service members.

PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY
1 Work to end partisan gerrymandering and make voting easier for Pennsylvanians, because a vibrant democracy requires fair representation and easy access to the ballot box.
2 Support our election workers and stand up to attacks on the integrity of our election system.

REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM
1 Stand up to extremists by opposing any effort to ban abortion at the Federal level.
2 Protect access to contraception and reproductive healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.[2]

”
—Preston Nouri’s campaign website (2024)[3]

Campaign finance summary

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Preston Nouri campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Pennsylvania District 16Lost general$707,929 $587,569
Grand total$707,929 $587,569
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Preston Nouri for Congress, "Meet Preston," accessed March 9, 2024
    2. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    3. ↑ Preston Nouri for Congress, “Priorities,” accessed March 9, 2024


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