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Brendan
F. Boyle

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Brendan F. Boyle represents Pennsylvania's 2nd District and serves as Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee.

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Background

Brendan F. Boyle is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District, a seat he has held since 2019 after previously representing an adjacent district beginning in 2015. 6 He serves as Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee. [1, 3]

Boyle was born and raised in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia. [1, 3] He graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1995, earned a B.A. in government from the University of Notre Dame in 1999, and an M.A. in public policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2005. 2

Before entering electoral politics, Boyle worked as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Defense. 2 He was elected to the Pennsylvania state legislature in 2008 and served four terms as a state representative for the 170th District, resigning to take his U.S. House seat on January 2, 2015. [2, 6]

Boyle is seeking re-election in Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. [6, 10]

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District; Ranking Member, House Budget Committee
Website
boyle.house.gov(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    news
    Boyle says he would reverse all healthcare cuts if Democrats win House majority

    The Hill reported that Boyle said if Democrats win the House majority and he becomes Budget Committee chair, he intends to reverse every healthcare cut contained in the Republican-backed budget law, stating 'I want to reverse every single healthcare cut that was contained in that bill.'

    Democrats, with House majority, would go big on healthcare - The Hill · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    filing
    Boyle and Rep. Adrian Smith introduce bipartisan Fair Play Enforcement Act on college athletics

    Boyle joined Republican Rep. Adrian Smith of Nebraska to introduce the Fair Play Enforcement Act, which would impose financial consequences on colleges and universities that field athletes violating established standards of fair competition. Boyle stated, 'College sports depend on honesty and fair play.'

    Smith, Boyle Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect the Integrity of College Athletics · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    endorsement
    Crypto-focused Fairshake group backs Boyle among 32 House candidates

    The Hill reported that the cryptocurrency-focused group Fairshake was among organizations supporting Boyle. Its spokesperson said the group backs pro-crypto candidates who support American innovation in both parties. No Boyle-specific spending amount was reported.

    Crypto super PAC to back candidates in 32 House races - The Hill · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 28
    news
    Boyle unveils Public Safety Wellness Tax Credit Act with Philadelphia firefighters

    Boyle introduced the bipartisan Public Safety Wellness Tax Credit Act alongside Philadelphia firefighters and labor leaders. The bill would create a federal tax credit for eligible fire and EMS agencies that provide preventive medical and behavioral-health programs.

    ICYMI: Boyle Unveils New Legislation to Support Firefighter Health and Wellness · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 17
    endorsement
    CWA District 2-13 endorses Boyle for PA-2

    The Communications Workers of America District 2-13 listed Boyle as endorsed for Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District, with the endorsement also identified as CWA/AFL.

    2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Hakeem Jeffries official
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters union
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania union
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Gregory Meeks official
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Robert Brady, Ed Neilson, Kevin Boyle official
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race as elected officials or former officials; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Congressional Black Caucus PAC organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Pennsylvania AFL-CIO union
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • United Auto Workers (UAW) union
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Human Rights Campaign PAC organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide endorsements for Boyle's 2026 race; no announcement date established. ivoterguide.com
  • Communications Workers of America (CWA), District 2-13 union
    CWA District 2-13 Pennsylvania endorsements page lists 'PA2- Brendan Boyle- CWA/AFL endorsed.' cwad2-13.org · Sep 17, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE explicitly listed Brendan Boyle (PA-2) among its endorsed Pennsylvania U.S. House candidates ahead of the November election. afge.org · Jul 14, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$2.45M
Spent
$730K
Cash on hand
$5.56M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4PA13199(opens in a new tab)

Sources 18

  1. [1] Brendan F Boyle iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Democrats, with House majority, would go big on healthcare - The Hill(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Smith, Boyle Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect the Integrity of College Athletics(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Crypto super PAC to back candidates in 32 House races - The Hill(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] ICYMI: Boyle Unveils New Legislation to Support Firefighter Health and Wellness(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  6. [6] 2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  7. [7] Boyle Statement on the 61st Anniversary of Medicare and ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  8. [8] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Slate of U.S. ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 14, 2026
  9. [9] Boyle Statement on Voting Rights Act Ruling(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
  10. [10] Boyle Statement on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act(opens in a new tab) Mar 16, 2026
  11. [11] Boyle Statement on War Powers Resolution Vote(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
  12. [12] Boyle Statement on the State of the Union(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
  13. [13] Boyle Statement on Trump Gutting Climate Pollution Safeguards(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
  14. [14] Boyle, House Democratic Delegation Call on PA’s Senators to Demand ICE Reform in DHS Funding Bill(opens in a new tab) Jan 27, 2026
  15. [15] Education and Student Loans(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2022
  16. [16] Government Reform(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2022
  17. [17] Jobs and the Economy | Congressman Brendan Boyle(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2022
  18. [18] Roll Call 360 | Bill Number: HR 8296 - Clerk of the House(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2022
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