Photographer Donna Fisher chronicled the 2024 election year for Armchair Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Valley News and Lehigh Valley Live. Some of her pictures are displayed here. You can see all of her election photos from this year on her website.
President Biden’s visit
President Joe Biden and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D-7th) arrive at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Jan. 12, 2024, to visit small businesses in Emmaus.
Trump rally in Schnecksville
The crowd greets former President Donald Trump at the Schnecksville Fire Company Fairgrounds April 13, 2024.
A Trump supporter waits for the rally to begin.
Former President Donald Trump gestures while speaking.
April 23 primary
Kevin Dellicker, center, a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 7th Congressional District, greets primary voters April 23, 2024, outside the Islamic Education Center on Tilghman Street in Upper Macungie’s 5th District.
Ryan Mackenzie celebrates his Republican primary victory for the 7th Congressional District at Delizioso Italian Grill in Macungie.
House Speaker Mike Johnson visits
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie deliver donuts and meet staff at Cetronia Ambulance Corps in South Whitehall Township May 21, 2024, in recognition of EMS Week.
First lady Jill Biden visits
Rep. Susan Wild, left, and first lady Jill Biden listen during a meeting with members of the Latino community about workforce development July 2, 2024, at Lehigh Carbon Community College, Allentown.
A Democratic rally
Supporters cheer Doug Emhoff, husband of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Sept. 7, 2024, at Dieruff High School, Allentown.
Walz campaigns for the Democratic ticket
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz waves as he boards his plane at Lehigh Valley International Airport Oct. 25, 2024, after campaigning at El Tipico Restaurant, Allentown.
Trump rally in Allentown
People show their support for former President Donald Trump hours before he speaks at the PPL Center, Allentown, Oct. 29, 2024.
Ivett Figueroa, from left, William Rodriguez and Carlos Figueroa, all of Allentown, protest Trump’s appearance two days after a comedian described Puerto Rico as ‘an island of garbage’ at a Trump rally in New York City.
A couple waits in the PPL Center for the Trump rally to begin.
Ryan Mackenzie, the Republican 7th District congressional candidate, greets the crowd before Trump speaks.
Trump gets ready to speak to the crowd.
A supporter cheers at the rally.
Chapman referendum
Chapman Mayor Dana Ackerman on Oct. 31, 2024, discusses the borough’s ballot referendum to reduce the number of council members from seven to three. Voters overwhelmingly rejected the proposal at the Nov. 5 election.
Rally for Kamala Harris at Muhlenberg College
U.S. Rep. Susan Wild waves to the crowd at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Nov. 4, 2024.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, reacts to the crowd.
Muhlenberg College students cheer.
Election night
Supporters of U.S. Rep. Susan Wild wait for results to come in Nov. 5, 2024, at Da Vinci Science Center, Allentown.
Ryan Mackenzie, the Republican congressman-elect from the 7th District, and his wife Chloe enter the Americus Hotel, Allentown, to celebrate with supporters.
