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Beto O’Rourke, the former three-term Texas congressman and Senate hopeful, campaigns at Penn State University a week into his presidential bid on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in State College, Pa. O’Rourke’s stop in Pennsylvania follows visits to Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan before heading to New Hampshire.
Shawn Jones, 30, of Baldwin holds his AR-15 in an alley in Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood on Tuesday evening, January 15, 2019. Jones was part of the pro-gun rally in Pittsburgh on Jan. 7 that was held in response to Pittsburgh City Council legislation calling to ban assault-style weapons and types of ammunition in the wake of the Oct. 27 mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. "I believe its important for any human to have the ability to protect themselves," says Jones.
Several hundred supporters of the Second Amendment gather at the City-County Building on Monday, January 7, 2019 in Downtown, Pittsburgh. The protesters gathered to rally against the city council's proposed restrictions and banning of semi-automatic rifles, certain ammunition and firearms accessories within city limits.
Nick Grimes, who keeps an arsenal of firearms in his Oakmont, Pa., home, sees a practical line between his right to own those weapons and the federal government’s right to ban so-called “bump stocks,” which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns.
President Donald J. Trump photographed during an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner prior to a campaign stop on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Erie, Pa.
Vice President Mike Pence stands with Republican Congressional candidate Troy Balderson during a rally at the Skylight Banquet Facility on Monday, July 30, 2018 in Newark, Ohio.
A supporter of Republican congressional candidate Troy Balderson waits for returns in Ohio's special election for the 12th Congressional District at Balderson's election night party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on August 7, 2018 in Newark, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images)
Bruno Leone, 18, of Alliance, Ohio, a supporter of Republican congressional candidate Troy Balderson, looks at early returns in Ohio's special election for the 12th Congressional District at Balderson's election night party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on August 7, 2018 in Newark, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images)
Caleb Hall, 15, of Newark, Ohio, a supporter of Republican congressional candidate Troy Balderson, watches returns in Ohio's special election for the 12th Congressional District at Balderson's election night party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on August 7, 2018 in Newark, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images)
Supporters of Republican congressional candidate Troy Balderson react as returns come in for Ohio's special election for the 12th Congressional District at Balderson's election night party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on August 7, 2018 in Newark, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images)
Republican congressional candidate Troy Balderson gives his victory speech at his election night party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on August 7, 2018 in Newark, Ohio. Balderson defeated Democrat Danny OConnor in a widely watched race that is considered a bellwether for November's elections. (Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images)
Republican congressional candidate Troy Balderson celebrates after giving his victory speech at his election night party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on August 7, 2018 in Newark, Ohio. Balderson defeated Democrat Danny OConnor in a widely watched race that is considered a bellwether for November's elections. (Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images)
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Men listen to Turahn Jenkins announcing his candidacy for District Attorney at Freedom Corner in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pa. on July 2, 2018.
Yarizeo Morales, 4, right, and her sister, Yulissa, 7, join in the ‘We Will Not Be Banned!’ protest as it marched through Downtown Pittsburgh, Pa. on Sunday, July 1, 2018. The rally was in response to the Supreme Court decision announced this week to uphold the Muslim Ban, as well as protesting the separation of children on the border with Mexico and the recent police shooting of Antwon Rose II in East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rick Saccone, the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, speaks to supporters and volunteers during a campaign stop at the Blaine Hill volunteer fire department on Monday, March 12, 2018 in Elizabeth Township, Pa. Saccone was joined by Donald Trump Jr. who joined with his father, President Trump, and his sister, Ivanka, to help campaign for Saccone. Saccone is running against Democratic candidate Conor Lamb in a special election to replace Tim Murphy, the Republican congressman who retired in scandal last October.
Rick Saccone speaks to supporters at the VFW Post 4793 during a campaign rally on March 5, 2018 in Waynesburg, Pa.
A sign for Republican nominee for congress Rick Saccone sits outside of the VFW Post 4793 prior to a campaign rally supporting the coal community on March 5, 2018 in Waynesburg, Pa.
Rick Saccone talks with supporters at the VFW Post 4793 after a campaign rally on March 5, 2018 in Waynesburg, Pa.
Conor Lamb, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, listens as former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a rally for him at the Carpenters Training Center on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Collier Township, Pa.
Conor Lamb, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, speaks at a rally with union members as former Vice President Joe Biden sits at his side at the Carpenters Training Center on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Collier Township, Pa.
Olivia Somdecerff, a volunteer with the Conor Lamb campaign, stands backstage as she watches results in Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district special election at Conor Lamb's campaign headquarters at Hilton Garden hotel on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Southpointe, Pa.
Donald Trump Jr. gets his photo taken with a group of supporters at a campaign rally for Rick Saccone, the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, at the Blaine Hill volunteer fire department on Monday, March 12, 2018 in Elizabeth Township, Pa. Saccone was joined by Donald Trump Jr. who joined with his father, President Trump, and his sister, Ivanka, to help campaign for Saccone.
Johnny Bento, a longtime supporter of unions in Pittsburgh, listens to former Vice President Joe Biden speak at a rally for Conor Lamb, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, at the Carpenters Training Center on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Collier Township, Pa.
Rick Saccone wears a miner's helmet he was gifted as he talks with supporters at the VFW Post 4793 after a campaign rally on March 5, 2018 in Waynesburg, Pa.
Donald Trump Jr. gets a photo taken after speaking at a campaign rally for Rick Saccone, the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, at the Blaine Hill volunteer fire department on Monday, March 12, 2018 in Elizabeth Township, Pa. Saccone was joined by Donald Trump Jr. who joined with his father, President Trump, and his sister, Ivanka, to help campaign for Saccone.
Douglas Ray, 55, of Homewood, Pa., stands near a flag in the back of a rally for Conor Lamb, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, at the Carpenters Training Center on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Collier Township, Pa.
Conor Lamb, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, walks into his polling location at First Church of Christ social hall on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Mt. Lebanon, Pa.
Rick Saccone, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, holds his cell phone up with a video call from his son, as he is surrounded by media after voting at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in McKeesport, Pa.
Supporters of Conor Lamb react as results show him pulling ahead in Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district special election at Conor Lamb's campaign headquarters at Hilton Garden hotel on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Southpointe, Pa.
Conor Lamb, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, takes the stage to deliver his acceptance speech at his campaign headquarters at Hilton Garden hotel early Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Southpointe, Pa.
Conor Lamb, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, takes the stage to deliver his acceptance speech at his campaign headquarters at Hilton Garden hotel early Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Southpointe, Pa.
Conor Lamb's speech rests on the podium after he gave his acceptance speech at his campaign headquarters at Hilton Garden hotel early Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Southpointe, Pa.
Diane Stecik of Elizabeth, Pa., waits in a line prior to President Donald Trump's rally for Rick Saccone, a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 18 congressional district, on Saturday evening, March 10, 2018 at Atlantic Aviation in Moon Township, Pa.
President Donald Trump walks on stage at a rally for Rick Saccone, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 18 congressional district, on Saturday evening, March 10, 2018 at an Atlantic Aviation hanger in Moon Township, Pa. The President made the visit in a bid to gain support for Saccone in Tuesday's special election. Saccone is running against Democratic candidate Conor Lamb in a special election to replace Tim Murphy, the Republican congressman who retired in scandal last October.
To read more about Trump's visit to Moon Township, Pa., visit the Washington Examiner.
Congressman Michael Doyle, left, hoists Conor Lamb's arm after Lamb won the Democratic committee members nomination for Pennsylvania's 18th District on November 19, 2017 at Washington High School in Washington, Pa. Lamb, a 33-year-old Marine veteran and assistant U.S. attorney, will run against against Rick Saccone to replace Tim Murphy, who resigned in disgrace over a sex scandal. Saccone, 60, a Republican state lawmaker is a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Conor Lamb watches on as votes are tallied at the Democratic committee members convention to name a candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th District on November 19, 2017 at Washington High School in Washington, Pa.
Conor Lamb speaks to Democratic committee members at the party's convention to name a candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th District on November 19, 2017 at Washington High School in Washington, Pa.
Rick Saccone, a Republican state lawmaker running for a US House seat in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District is photographed in his office on February 8, 2018 in Canonsburg, Pa.
A map for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District hangs in Rick Saccone's campaign office on February 8, 2018 in Canonsburg, Pa.
Rick Saccone, a Republican state lawmaker running for a US House seat in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District puts together campaign signs in his office on February 8, 2018 in Canonsburg, Pa.
Conor Lamb is greeted by a supporter after winning the Democratic committee members nomination for Pennsylvania's18th District on November 19, 2017 at Washington High School in Washington, Pa.
Supporters of Conor Lamb listen as he speaks to Democratic committee members at the party's convention to name a candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th District on November 19, 2017 at Washington High School in Washington, Pa.
Conor Lamb talks with supporters after winning the Democratic committee members nomination for Pennsylvania's 18th District on November 19, 2017 at Washington High School in Washington, Pa.
Conor Lamb speaks with veterans at a campaign event at the American Legion Post 902 on Saturday, January 13, 2017 in Houston, Pa.
Rick Saccone, a Republican state lawmaker running for a US House seat in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, (third from right), gets a tour of Rosedale Technical College on Monday, February 12, 2018 in Kennedy Township, Pa.
A Conor Lamb supporter has a 'Conor Lamb for Congress' sticker on her sign as she joins in The Women's March on Washington - Pittsburgh "Power to the Polls" in Market Square on Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2017 in downtown Pittsburgh. Thousands came to Pittsburgh to join women's marches across the country this weekend.
Conor Lamb supporter Fred Bender, center, 70, of Peters Township, holds a sign saying, "Vote Bloodsucking Republicans Out," as he joins in The Women's March on Washington - Pittsburgh "Power to the Polls" in Market Square on Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2017 in downtown Pittsburgh. Thousands came to Pittsburgh to join women's marches across the country this weekend.
Tim Solobay, 61, of Canonsburg watches on as Conor Lamb, left, talks with supporters during a campaign event at the American Legion Post 902 on Saturday, January 13, 2017 in Houston, Pa. Solobay, a Democrat, was a former Pennsylvania State Representative as well as State Senator.
Rick Saccone, a Republican state lawmaker running for a US House seat in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, and his wife, Yong, are seen through a window of Rosedale Technical College, as they tour the facility on Monday, February 12, 2018 in Kennedy Township, Pa.
Republican nominee for congress Rick Saccone and his wife, Yong, talk with guests prior to the arrival of President Donald Trump for an official visit at H&K Equipment, a rental and sales company for specialized material handling solutions in North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania, on January 18, 2018. Trump visited the facility to talk about the Republican tax reform policy that was passed in late December and endorsed Saccone in his race against Democratic nominee Conor Lamb.
President Donald Trump speaks to an invited crowd of several hundred supporters during an official visit at H&K Equipment, a rental and sales company for specialized material handling solutions in North Fayette, Pennsylvania, on January 18, 2018. Trump visited the facility to talk about the Republican tax reform policy that was passed in late December and to endorse Republican nominee for the 18th Congressional District race, Rick Saccone.
Saccone is running against Democratic nominee Conor Lamb in the special election in the 18th Congressional District to replace Tim Murphy, who resigned in disgrace over a sex scandal. Read more about the President's visit at the Washington Examiner.