Mercedes Evans

Mercedes Evans is an American public servant. She currently serves on the Camp Hill Borough Council in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

Early life and education

Evans graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor's in Spanish Language and a minor in political science.

Career

Evans was first elected to the Camp Hill Borough Council in 2021.

In 2023, Evans announced her candidacy for the 103rd District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Her campaign was endorsed by Run for Something. She lost the primary to Nate Davidson on April 23, 2024.

In 2025, Evans ran for Mayor of Camp Hill. She lost to Mark Simpson in the general election on November 4, 2025.

References

  1. ↑ "Camp Hill Councilwoman Mercedes Evans announces run for Pennsylvania House of Representatives". ABC27. 2023-10-23. Archived from the original on 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  2. ↑ DeJesus, Ivey (2023-10-23). "Mercedes Evans, Camp Hill Borough Council member, to run for 103rd House District seat". pennlive. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  3. ↑ elizabeth (2021-04-21). "Twenty-Six Women Running in PA Primary Received Emerge PA Training". Emerge Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  4. ↑ Ulrich, Steve (2023-10-23). "HD-103: Evans Announces State House Run". politicspa.com/. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  5. ↑ "Mercedes Evans". Run For Something. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  6. ↑ "Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 103". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  7. ↑ Greene, Kaylyn (2025-11-04). "'Camp Hill needs someone fresh:' Borough voters consider ending mayor's 16-year run". pennlive. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  8. ↑ Burns, Sarah (2025-11-04). "Mayoral races across central PA: Find results here". WHP. Retrieved 2026-07-14.