Cartwright was first elected to Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District in 2012. Prior to joining Congress, he worked as a [[lawyer]] with the firm Munley, Munley & Cartwright for 25 years.
Cartwright was first elected to Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District in 2012. Prior to joining Congress, he worked as a [[lawyer]] with the firm Munley, Munley & Cartwright for 25 years.
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At the start of the 116th Congress, Cartwright was one of four [[Democrat]]s selected to lead the [[Democratic Policy and Communications Committee]]. According to ''The Morning Call'', this committee is responsible for developing messaging related to the [[agenda]] and positions of the Democratic Party, and is often used as a stepping stone to other leadership positions within the Democratic caucus. Cartwright is a member of the [[communist]]-dominated [[Congressional Progressive Caucus]] and a sponsor of the [[Medicare for All]] bill.
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At the start of the 116th Congress, Cartwright was one of four [[Democrat]]s selected to lead the [[Democratic Policy and Communications Committee]]. According to ''The Morning Call'', this committee is responsible for developing messaging related to the agenda and positions of the Democratic Party, and is often used as a stepping stone to other leadership positions within the Democratic caucus. Cartwright is a member of the [[communist]]-dominated [[Congressional Progressive Caucus]] and a sponsor of the [[Medicare for All]] bill.