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Mary
Gay Scanlon

Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative serving Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District since 2018

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Background

Mary Gay Scanlon is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District. She is listed by the House Historian as serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). She resides in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania with her husband and was born in Watertown, New York. 12

Before entering Congress, Scanlon worked as an attorney, including at Pennsylvania's Education Law Center and as national pro bono counsel at Ballard Spahr. The House Historian also notes a judicial clerkship with the Pennsylvania Superior Court. She earned a B.A. from Colgate University in 1980 and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1984. 12

Scanlon served on the Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board from 2007 to 2015, including as board president from 2009 to 2011, before her election to Congress. 2

Scanlon is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election, with an active campaign website at scanlonforcongress.com. 1115

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 5, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District
Website
scanlonforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 15
    debate
    League of Women Voters scheduled recorded candidate interview with Scanlon (PA-05)

    The League of Women Voters of Delaware County scheduled a virtual recorded candidate interview with Scanlon for October 15, 2026. All candidates were invited. As of October 12, this event had not yet occurred.

    Virtual Recorded Candidate Interview: US House of Representatives 5th District - Mary Gay Scanlon (D) (Incumbent) · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Scanlon, Welch, Blumenthal, and Min seek information on Trump pardons

    Scanlon joined Sens. Welch and Blumenthal and Rep. Min in seeking information regarding Trump pardons, per a press release dated October 9.

    Press Release: Scanlon, Welch, Blumenthal, and Min Seek ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    news
    Scanlon makes unannounced visit to ICE's Moshannon Valley Processing Center

    Rep. Scanlon conducted an unannounced visit to ICE's Moshannon Valley Processing Center, according to a Ground News report dated October 9.

    U.S. Rep. Scanlon makes unannounced visit to ICE’s Moshannon Valley Processing Center · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 5
    endorsement
    Giffords gun-safety PAC endorses Scanlon in PA-05 race

    The Giffords gun-safety PAC endorsed Scanlon, as reported by The Times-Tribune on October 5 in a broader story about Giffords spending on Pennsylvania congressional races.

    Giffords gun-safety PAC spends big on Cognetti campaign · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 2
    news
    Scanlon touts new voting-access bills, says they 'remove barriers' to casting ballots

    Scanlon's office formally announced the Accessible Voting Act and Dropbox Access Act on Oct. 2, with Scanlon stating the bills 'will remove barriers that all too often make it more difficult for Americans to cast their ballots.'

    Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Bills to Improve ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 1
    filing
    Scanlon and Rep. Dean introduce Accessible Voting Act and Dropbox Access Act

    Scanlon and Rep. Dean introduced two bills to improve voting access for people with disabilities: the Accessible Voting Act, establishing an Office of Accessibility at the Election Assistance Commission, and the Dropbox Access Act, requiring secure county-level ballot drop boxes.

    Reps. Dean and Scanlon Introduce Bills to Make American ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 24
    news
    Nicholas Manganaro certified as Republican nominee opposing Scanlon in PA-05 general election

    Pennsylvania's certified primary returns named Nicholas Manganaro the Republican nominee; both he and Scanlon are listed as approved nominees for the November 3 general election.

    Nicholas W Manganaro (R) — U.S. Representative, PA-05 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 21
    filing
    Scanlon introduces Packers and Stockyards Improvements Act to lower meat and poultry prices

    Scanlon announced the bill aimed at addressing rising meat and poultry prices amid industry mergers, with endorsements from National Farmers Union and Farm Aid.

    Scanlon Introduces Bill to Lower Costs of Meat and Poultry ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 17
    endorsement
    CWA District 2-13 endorses Scanlon for PA-05

    Communications Workers of America District 2-13 listed Mary Gay Scanlon as endorsed for PA-05 as part of its Pennsylvania CWA/AFL endorsement slate.

    2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Jul 15
    filing
    Scanlon Q2 FEC fundraising: ~$990K raised, ~$859K spent, ~$449K cash on hand

    For the period ending June 30, 2026, Scanlon's campaign committee had raised approximately $990,586, spent $859,742, and reported $448,590 cash on hand, per a FEC-data summary from CivicGate.

    Mary Gay Scanlon — CivicGate · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • League of Conservation Voters organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • National Education Association organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • Ed Rendell official
    Former Pennsylvania governor; listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide. h-can.org
  • Pennsylvania AFL-CIO union
    Lists Scanlon among 2026 endorsed congressional candidates; page updated October 2, 2026, but individual endorsement date not stated. paaflcio.com
  • AIPAC organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • Democratic Majority for Israel organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • Jewish Democratic Council of America organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • Montgomery County Democratic Committee organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • PhilaBack organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • AFSCME District Council 47 union
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • Delaware County Democratic Committee organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • Human Rights Campaign organization
    Listed as endorser in 2026 PA-5 candidate guide; date not stated. h-can.org
  • Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters union
    Announced 2026 congressional endorsements including Scanlon on August 17, 2026. prnewswire.com · Aug 17, 2026
  • Giffords PAC organization
    Giffords candidate page identifies Scanlon as endorsed; page published July 27, 2026. giffords.org · Jul 27, 2026
  • AFGE (American Federation of Government Employees) union
    Announced endorsement of Scanlon and other Pennsylvania congressional candidates on July 14, 2026. afge.org · Jul 14, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$991K
Spent
$860K
Cash on hand
$449K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8PA07200(opens in a new tab)

Sources 24

  1. [1] Press Release: Scanlon, Welch, Blumenthal, and Min Seek ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] U.S. Rep. Scanlon makes unannounced visit to ICE’s Moshannon Valley Processing Center(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Giffords gun-safety PAC spends big on Cognetti campaign(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Virtual Recorded Candidate Interview: US House of Representatives 5th District - Mary Gay Scanlon (D) (Incumbent)(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  5. [5] Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Bills to Improve ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Labor 2026 Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] 5th Congressional District Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Reps. Dean and Scanlon Introduce Bills to Make American ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] Nicholas W Manganaro (R) — U.S. Representative, PA-05(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  10. [10] Mary Gay Scanlon — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  11. [11] Scanlon Introduces Bill to Lower Costs of Meat and Poultry ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  12. [12] 2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  13. [13] Ranking Member Scanlon's Opening Statement Blasting ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  14. [14] PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE OF TEAMSTERS ANNOUNCE ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  15. [15] Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Expand Eviction ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  16. [16] Mary Gay Scanlon(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
  17. [17] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Slate of U.S. ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 14, 2026
  18. [18] Statement from Congresswoman Scanlon on Republican Reconciliation Bill(opens in a new tab) Jun 10, 2026
  19. [19] Pennsylvania US Representative District 5 - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) May 16, 2026
  20. [20] Representative Mary Gay Scanlon - Congress.gov(opens in a new tab) Dec 30, 2025
  21. [21] Ranking Member Scanlon’s Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans’ Misguided Balanced Budget Amendment Push(opens in a new tab) Dec 3, 2025
  22. [22] Scanlon Joins Colleagues on Resolution Condemning All Forms of ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2025
  23. [23] Scanlon Condemns Project 2025 Plot To Take Over ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2024
  24. [24] Education & Labor | U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
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