John Fetterman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of John Fetterman. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

John Fetterman is an American politician currently serving as a United States Senator for Pennsylvania since 2023. As a member of the Democratic Party, his political career includes serving as the mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, from 2006 to 2019. Subsequently, he held the position of the 34th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 2019 until his election to the Senate in 2023.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2005: Won election for mayor of Braddock

In 2005, John Fetterman ran for and won the election for mayor of Braddock after winning the Democratic primary by a single vote and running unopposed in the general election.

2009: Called "America's Coolest Mayor"

In 2009, John Fetterman was called "America's coolest mayor" in an article published by The Guardian.

2012: Payment of Unpaid Taxes

In 2012, Fetterman paid off the $25,000 in unpaid taxes owed by him and his nonprofit, Braddock Redux, resolving the tax lien issue.

2013: Won Democratic Primaries for Mayor

In 2013, John Fetterman handily won the Democratic primaries for mayor of Braddock, and was unopposed in the general election.

2017: Won Democratic Primaries for Mayor

In 2017, John Fetterman handily won the Democratic primaries for mayor of Braddock, and was unopposed in the general election.

November 6, 2018: Elected Lieutenant Governor

On November 6, 2018, John Fetterman and Tom Wolf defeated the Republican ticket in the general election, leading to Fetterman's election as Lieutenant Governor.

2018: Public Discussion of Weight Loss

In 2018, Fetterman publicly discussed his weight loss, revealing he had lost approximately 150 pounds after previously weighing over 400 pounds.

2018: Elected Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania

In 2018, John Fetterman was elected Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, defeating incumbent Mike Stack in the Democratic primary and winning the general election alongside Governor Tom Wolf.

May 22, 2022: Discharge from Hospital

On May 22, 2022, Fetterman was discharged from the hospital after being treated for an ischemic stroke, which had occurred on May 13, 2022.

October 2022: Medical Update on Fetterman's Condition

In October 2022, Fetterman's primary care physician provided a medical update, noting that Fetterman "spoke intelligently without cognitive deficits", demonstrated improved communication, and had no work restrictions, despite symptoms of an auditory processing disorder from his stroke, which he managed with speech therapy, exercise, and medication.