Two Republican candidates will be squaring off in the primary for the chance to face incumbent Democrat Susan Wild in November’s general election for the newly realigned 7th Congressional District seat. Wild is unopposed in the primary.

The 7th Congressional District includes Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties, and Eldred, Polk and part of Ross townships in Monroe County.

Kevin Dellicker

Age: 51

Town of residence: Germansville, Heidelberg Township, Lehigh County

Online: www.dellickerforcongress.com, https://www.facebook.com/KevinDellickerforCongress, https://www.instagram.com/kevindellicker/

Background: I’m a 35-year resident of Lehigh County and graduate of Northwestern Lehigh. I live in Germansville with my wife. Susan, a Palmerton schoolteacher, and my three sons, Will, Jake and Eli. I started a business in my basement that I’ve owned and operated for 17 years, and today it’s a successful technology company. I served 26 years in the Army and Air National Guard, deploying four times for the Global War on Terrorism. I’ve worked as an economic policy adviser, I’m trained as a Christian minister, and I coached wrestling for nine years. I love to hunt and fish.

What qualifies you to run for office?

My military background provides relevant knowledge about the most important national security issues affecting our nation. I know what it means to serve my country. My small-business experience delivers firsthand perspective on the obstacles to job growth and the drivers of innovation. I want to cut red tape. My work as an economic policy adviser offers real-world lessons in cutting taxes and controlling spending. I know what it takes to tame inflation. And my life as a husband to Susan and father to three sons demonstrates my commitment to the American family. I will defend our hometown values.

What have you identified as priorities, and how do you plan to help your constituents?

I want to Keep America Free. Our first responsibility is to ensure Safe Communities, which begins with a strong national defense that stands up to China. It also means controlling our borders, securing our elections, and supporting the police. We need good jobs right here in Pennsylvania. I’ll fight inflation by controlling federal spending and unleashing American energy producers. I want local jobs for local workers, and I’m tired of American companies outsourcing jobs overseas. Finally, we need to support strong families. I’ll defend our Second Amendment rights, oppose progressive propaganda, and protect the lives of unborn children.

Lisa Scheller

Age: 63

Town of residence: Allentown

Online: LisaSchellerPA.com

Background: I am a job creator, taxpayer advocate, advocate for those in recovery, and a mother. I am running to save the American Dream for our children and future generations. I am the chairman of Silberline Manufacturing, which is a third-generation, family-owned business located in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. I served as a county commissioner in Lehigh County where I cut taxes and saved taxpayers $50 million. I also helped found Hope and Coffee, which employs addicts in early recovery to get back into the workforce living sober and productive lives. I have the background to bring conservative values to Washington.

What qualifies you to run for office?

I am a former Lehigh County Commissioner, a job creator in nearby Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, an advocate for those in recovery, and a leader in local education at Lehigh Carbon Community College. I know what it takes to fix our runaway inflation, push for lower gas prices, and provide safe communities for the residents of Pennsylvania’s 7th district.

How have you identified as priorities, and how do you plan to help your constituents?

My top priorities can be summed up by saying that I am trying to save the American Dream. Soaring inflation and rising energy costs affect every family in Pennsylvania’s 7th district. The first thing I will do is work to lower inflation. Inflation is a tax on everyone and hurts the poor and working class the most. Families should not have to choose between filling up their gas tank and putting food on the table. I also want to secure our southern border and ensure that our police and first responders have the proper resources to keep communities safe.