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Mike
Kelly

Republican incumbent Mike Kelly represents Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District and seeks reelection in 2026.

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Opponents Justin Wagner D+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Mike Kelly is the Republican U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District, a seat he has held since January 3, 2019. He previously represented Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District from 2011 to 2019. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is ranking member of its Subcommittee on Oversight. 15

Kelly was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he has lived for more than 50 years. He graduated from Butler High School in 1966 and attended the University of Notre Dame on a football and academic scholarship. 1

Before entering Congress, Kelly worked at his family's Kelly Chevrolet-Cadillac dealership in Butler, taking ownership in the mid-1990s and expanding the business to include Hyundai and Kia franchises. He also served on Butler City Council and the Butler Area School Board prior to his congressional career. 14

Kelly announced he is seeking reelection in 2026 for Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. 28

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 16, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District
Website
mikekellyforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    filing
    Kelly co-sponsors bipartisan STORMWATER Act to improve water infrastructure

    Kelly's House office announced he backed the bipartisan STORMWATER Act, aimed at helping communities manage stormwater, reduce flooding, and protect waterways.

    Kelly Backs Bipartisan STORMWATER Act to Strengthen ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 3
    news
    Kelly faces Democrat Justin Wagner in November 3 general election for PA-16

    The Butler Eagle reported Kelly and Wagner are set to face off in the November 3 general election. Kelly claimed to have brought $3.1 billion in federal funding to the district since taking office in 2011 and discussed plans for Route 228 funding with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

    Rep. Mike Kelly to face off against challenger Justin ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    news
    Kelly discusses Iran policy, says conflict has been 'raging for 47 years'

    In campaign coverage, Kelly commented on Iran, referencing the conflict as having lasted 47 years. The Butler Eagle also reported Kelly had largely supported military actions against Iran in a March interview.

    Rep. Mike Kelly to face off against challenger Justin ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 25
    news
    Kelly and Wagner weigh in on AI camera regulation, staking out opposing positions

    Kelly stated he would work at the federal level to ensure law enforcement has tools to combat crime while protecting privacy and First Amendment rights, and favored leaving AI camera decisions to local authorities. Wagner called for federal oversight.

    Mike Kelly, Justin Wagner weigh in on AI camera regulation · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    endorsement
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Mike Kelly for reelection in PA-16

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Kelly, citing his role on the Ways and Means Committee and his support for the Working Families Tax Cut Act.

    U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Mike Kelly for ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 22
    poll
    Conor Lamb Substack post claims Wagner is in a 1-point race against Kelly

    Former congressman Conor Lamb published a post asserting Wagner was 'in a 1-point race' with Kelly, though no supporting poll details were provided. Treat as a campaign-related assertion, not an established poll result.

    This candidate may shock the world. · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 6, 2025
    news
    Kelly announces he is running for reelection in 2026

    Mike Kelly announced his intention to seek reelection to Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District seat in 2026.

    Kelly running for reelection in 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general election; marked as received after the iVoterGuide deadline and not considered in panel evaluations. No date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Donald Trump official
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general election; no date or announcement link provided in the source. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general election; no date or announcement link provided in the source. ivoterguide.com
  • Republican Party of Luzerne County organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general election as a local political organization endorsement; no date or announcement link provided in the source. ivoterguide.com
  • Republican Jewish Coalition PAC organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general election; marked as received after the iVoterGuide deadline and not considered in panel evaluations. No date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Pennsylvania organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general election; no date or announcement link provided in the source. ivoterguide.com
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Announced endorsement for Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District, citing Kelly's role on the House Ways and Means Committee and his work on the Working Families Tax Cut Act. uschamber.com · Sep 25, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.17M
Spent
$882K
Cash on hand
$1.33M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0PA03271(opens in a new tab)

Sources 16

  1. [1] Kelly running for reelection in 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Rep. Mike Kelly to face off against challenger Justin ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Mike Kelly iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Kelly Backs Bipartisan STORMWATER Act to Strengthen ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Issues | Congressman Mike Kelly - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] Mike Kelly, Justin Wagner weigh in on AI camera regulation(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  7. [7] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Mike Kelly for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  8. [8] This candidate may shock the world.(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  9. [9] Kelly votes to strengthen U.S. border security, fund CBP & ICE(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
  10. [10] Rep. Kelly, Sec. Bessent tout Erie's successful Opportunity Zones ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 4, 2026
  11. [11] Kelly applauds House passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  12. [12] Rep. Mike Kelly statement on Senate immigration, Ukraine, Israel ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2024
  13. [13] Rep. Kelly Opposes Radical Abortion-On-Demand Bill, Leads Pro-Life Speeches on House Floor(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2022
  14. [14] Kelly: Democrat Gun Bills Another Attempt to Chip Away at Second ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2021
  15. [15] Kelly Again Opposes Partisan Police Reform Bill that Would Make ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2021
  16. [16] Rep. Kelly Praises President Trump for Ending Obama-Era ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 28, 2017
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