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Alan
Bradstock

Democratic U.S. House candidate for Pennsylvania's 14th District; retired FBI agent and Army veteran

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15
positions
8
endorsements
5
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Opponent Guy L. Reschenthaler R Compare race →

Background

Alan Bradstock is a Democrat running for U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Guy Reschenthaler. 1512

Bradstock is a native of Donora, Pennsylvania, and lives in Fayette County. He attended Ringgold High School, earned a bachelor's degree in accounting cum laude from Washington & Jefferson College, and a master's degree in international relations from Troy State University's overseas program. 2

Before entering politics, Bradstock served eight years in the U.S. Army as an aviation officer, including a deployment during Operation Desert Storm. He then spent approximately two decades as an FBI special agent, supervising counterterrorism operations and serving as Deputy Legal Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. He also worked as a KPMG auditor, an independent financial adviser, and as a contractor supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community. 26

In May 2026, news reports noted that Bradstock announced he would continue his congressional campaign after receiving a cancer diagnosis. He won the Democratic primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. 712

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 14, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
bradstockforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    news
    Bradstock announces campaign will continue after cancer diagnosis

    Pennsylvania election guides published in late September linked to WTAE coverage reporting that Bradstock stated his campaign would continue following a cancer diagnosis. The exact date of his statement could not be verified from available sources.

    Election 2026: Complete guide to PA's congressional races · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Second TribLive letter to the editor calls on voters to elect Bradstock to replace Reschenthaler

    A TribLive letter to the editor argued that Bradstock should replace incumbent Reschenthaler, representing another reader's opinion in support of the Democratic challenger.

    Letter to the editor: Vote Bradstock to replace Reschenthaler · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    filing
    TribLive voter guide confirms Bradstock as Democratic candidate vs. Reschenthaler in PA-14 general election

    TribLive's voter guide for the 2026 Western Pennsylvania election listed Alan Bradstock as the Democratic candidate and Guy Reschenthaler as the Republican incumbent for District 14, confirming their general-election matchup ahead of the November 3, 2026 election.

    Voter guide for 2026 Election Day in Western Pennsylvania · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    filing
    FEC-based profile shows Bradstock raised ~$201K, spent ~$167K, with ~$35K cash on hand

    A ChamberLight candidate profile drawing on FEC data through June 30 reported Bradstock had raised approximately $201,000, spent approximately $167,000, and held about $35,000 cash on hand. No AIPAC PAC or super-PAC contributions were reported through August 31.

    Alan Bradstock (D) — 2026 Candidate, Pennsylvania's 14th District | ChamberLight · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 26
    news
    Letter to the editor in TribLive urges support for Bradstock, citing military and FBI service

    A TribLive letter to the editor advocated for Bradstock, with the writer citing his military and FBI background as qualifications. This reflects a reader's opinion, not an editorial endorsement by TribLive.

    Letter to the editor: Alan Bradstock will work for all of us · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    endorsement
    CWA District 2-13 lists Bradstock as AFL-endorsed candidate for PA-14

    Communications Workers of America District 2-13's 2026 Pennsylvania endorsements page listed 'PA14- Alan Bradstock- AFL endorsed.' No specific endorsement date or further details were provided on the page.

    2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 5
    news
    Local profile: Former FBI agent Alan Bradstock challenges incumbent Reschenthaler in PA-14

    TribLive reported that former FBI special agent Alan Bradstock was challenging Republican incumbent Guy Reschenthaler in Pennsylvania's 14th District, noting the district's Republican registration advantage (roughly half Republican, 33% Democrat).

    Voter guide for 2026 Election Day in Western Pennsylvania · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Allegheny-Fayette Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO union
    Listed for the 2026 election; page does not give a specific announcement date. paaflcio.org
  • Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers union
    Listed in the 2026 general-election endorsement document, revised August 11, 2026. pft400.com
  • SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, Local 668 union
    Listed on the 2026 endorsed-candidates page; no specific announcement date shown. seiu668.org
  • Communications Workers of America, District 2-13 union
    Announced in the district's 2026 Pennsylvania election endorsements. cwad2-13.org · Sep 17, 2026
  • Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters union
    Included in the official endorsement document dated August 27, 2026. pacfteamsters.com · Aug 27, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$370K
Spent
$306K
Cash on hand
$64K

As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6PA14200(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] 2026 Endorsed Candidates - seiu668.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Letter to the editor: Vote Bradstock to replace Reschenthaler(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Voter guide for 2026 Election Day in Western Pennsylvania(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Alan Bradstock (D) — 2026 Candidate, Pennsylvania's 14th District | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Election 2026: Complete guide to PA's congressional races(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] Letter to the editor: Alan Bradstock will work for all of us(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  8. [8] Teamsters don’t sit out elections — not when their contract is on the line.(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  9. [9] 2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  10. [10] Bradstock looks to oust incumbent Reschenthaler in 14th ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 5, 2026
  11. [11] rev. 8/11/2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026
  12. [12] Alan Bradstock — 2026 Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 9, 2026
  13. [13] Alan Bradstock - The Zekely Podcast(opens in a new tab) Feb 8, 2026
  14. [14] PA-14: Veteran and former FBI agent to challenge Reschenthaler(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2025
  15. [15] 2026 General Election Endorsements - Pennsylvania AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2025
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