Brian
Fitzpatrick

1. Economy & jobs Identifies affordability as the central economic issue +

2. Housing Supports expanding housing supply to improve affordability +

3. Health care Supports affordable universal health insurance and lower drug costs +

4. Immigration Supports border security while protecting due-process rights +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Mixed record: supports PA's 24-week law but voted for federal 20-week ban +

6. Climate & energy Supports action on climate change, including carbon pricing +

7. Crime & public safety Supports law enforcement funding and targeted public-safety enforcement +

8. Taxes & budget Supports middle-class tax cuts; opposes paying for them via Medicaid cuts +

9. Guns Supports some gun-safety measures within a Second Amendment framework +

10. Democracy & elections Backed legislation to hold foreign actors accountable for election interference +

11. Foreign policy & defense Supports Ukraine aid, sanctions on Russia, and strong U.S. alliances +

1. Oct 11
   news

   Democratic groups committed roughly $6.9M+ to unseat Fitzpatrick: $900K from DCCC, $6M+ from House Majority PAC

   POLITICO reported that the DCCC committed about $900,000 to the race and House Majority PAC had reserved more than $6 million in television advertising, reflecting increased Democratic investment in the district.

   ↳ Brian Fitzpatrick won by 13 points in 2024. Now, Democrats smell blood in the water. · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 11
   news

   Fitzpatrick distances himself from Trump in campaign messaging, emphasizing bipartisan identity

   Coverage by WHYY and POLITICO described Fitzpatrick's campaign framing around his bipartisan identity and votes diverging from President Trump's positions, rather than a newly announced policy platform.

   ↳ Fitzpatrick Distances Himself From Trump in Competitive ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 11
   poll

   Conflicting internal polls reported: Democratic poll shows 46–46 tie; Fitzpatrick-aligned poll shows him up 9 points

   POLITICO reported a Global Strategy Group poll commissioned by Democrats showing Harvie and Fitzpatrick tied at 46%–46%. Separate polling commissioned by Fitzpatrick's campaign and the NRCC the prior month showed Fitzpatrick ahead by 9 points. Both are partisan internal polls, not independent surveys.

   ↳ Brian Fitzpatrick won by 13 points in 2024. Now, Democrats smell blood in the water. · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 10
   news

   House Democratic Leader Jeffries and Gov. Shapiro campaigned with Harvie at a Lower Bucks County rally against Fitzpatrick

   Hakeem Jeffries and Josh Shapiro appeared at a Lower Bucks County rally to mobilize support for Harvie and boost Democratic efforts to unseat Fitzpatrick.

   ↳ House Democratic Leader Jeffries and Gov. Shapiro seek ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 9
   news

   Cook Political Report shifted PA-01 rating from 'Likely Republican' to 'Lean Republican'

   Cook Political Report moved Fitzpatrick's race against Harvie to 'Lean Republican' from 'Likely Republican,' indicating the race had become more competitive while still leaving Fitzpatrick as the favored candidate.

   ↳ Three House races in Pa. shift toward Democrats in new ratings from ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 8
   debate

   Fitzpatrick declined WHYY's repeated invitations to appear in a candidate interview segment; Harvie appeared alone

   WHYY stated it had invited both candidates for an interview program about the PA-01 race and that Fitzpatrick declined after multiple invitations. Harvie appeared; Fitzpatrick did not. This was an interview program, not a two-candidate debate.

   ↳ Midterms 2026: Bob Harvie vs. Brian Fitzpatrick in PA-01 - WHYY · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Oct 4
   debate

   Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board said Fitzpatrick declined to meet with it and refused to debate Harvie

   The Inquirer's editorial board, in endorsing Harvie, stated that Fitzpatrick had declined to meet with the board and had refused to debate his opponent. The sources do not provide Fitzpatrick's explanation for the refusals.

   ↳ Bob Harvie is the best choice for Pennsylvania’s 1st ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 25
   news

   EDF Action Votes announced $250,000 advertising and mail effort supporting Fitzpatrick

   EDF Action Votes announced a $250,000 advertising and mail effort supporting Fitzpatrick, described as the only House Republican candidate then receiving ad support from the group, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

   ↳ Welcome to the home stretch | PA 2026 Newsletter - Inquirer.com · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Sep 24
   endorsement

   Fitzpatrick published guest op-ed listing 40+ union and organizational endorsements for his re-election bid

   In a guest opinion piece in the Bucks County Herald, Fitzpatrick cited more than 40 unions and various environmental, animal-welfare, and business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as endorsers. This is the candidate's own account.

   ↳ Fitzpatrick: Bringing people together to solve problems and deliver results · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund organization
  Included Fitzpatrick among its new round of federal endorsements announced September 25, 2026. studentsdemandaction.org · Sep 25, 2026
• SEIU Pennsylvania State Council union
  Formally endorsed Fitzpatrick; the council includes SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, 32BJ SEIU, SEIU Local 668, the Committee of Interns and Residents, and the Pennsylvania Joint Board of Workers United/SEIU. brianfitzpatrick.com · Aug 3, 2026
• Pennsylvania AFL-CIO union
  Endorsed July 22 per the Inquirer; campaign announced a national AFL-CIO endorsement on July 23, stating Fitzpatrick was its only Republican federal candidate endorsement that year. brianfitzpatrick.com · Jul 22, 2026
• Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) union
  Announced by the campaign on July 20; the Inquirer reported the endorsement letter was dated July 17. brianfitzpatrick.com · Jul 20, 2026
• Bucks County Central Labor Council union
  Campaign reported 'overwhelming recommendation' from Bucks County and Montgomery County Central Labor Councils; campaign noted more than 40 labor organizations had endorsed, recommended, or formally supported Fitzpatrick. brianfitzpatrick.com · Jul 20, 2026
• Montgomery County Central Labor Council union
  Campaign reported 'overwhelming recommendation' alongside Bucks County Central Labor Council. brianfitzpatrick.com · Jul 20, 2026
• National Education Association (NEA) union
  Announced by the campaign on July 20 alongside PSEA; Inquirer reported endorsement letter dated July 17. brianfitzpatrick.com · Jul 20, 2026
• NRDC Action Fund organization
  Endorsed Fitzpatrick; described as the NRDC Action Fund's first endorsement of a Republican House candidate. lcv.org · Jul 15, 2026
• League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund organization
  Co-announced endorsement with NRDC Action Fund on July 15, 2026. lcv.org · Jul 15, 2026
• Humane World Action Fund organization
  Endorsed Fitzpatrick for reelection in Pennsylvania's 1st District based on his animal-welfare record. humaneaction.org · Apr 27, 2026

Raised

$6.73M

Spent

$4.80M

Cash on hand

$6.36M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6PA08277(opens in a new tab)