Nick
Manganaro
Republican challenger Nick Manganaro faces Democratic incumbent Mary Gay Scanlon in Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Nicholas (Nick) Manganaro is the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Mary Gay Scanlon. A Haverford resident who grew up in Southeast Pennsylvania, he is described by The Philadelphia Citizen as a first-time candidate with no prior elected office. 11114
Manganaro holds an A.B. in Mathematics from Reed College and an S.M. in Finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His Vote411 candidate profile lists his occupation as "Investor." 10
According to his campaign, Manganaro spent most of his career in finance, focusing on research, product development, and risk management, and consulted with multinational financial firms on risk. Reporting also indicates he worked as a power-industry analyst before joining financial companies. 911
Manganaro secured the Republican nomination in the May 2026 primary and is running under a Bryn Mawr campaign mailing address. 914
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Pennsylvania
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Investor / Republican Nominee for U.S. House, Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District
- Website
- manganaro4congress.net(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 13debateLeague of Women Voters of Delaware County scheduled virtual recorded interview with Manganaro
The League of Women Voters of Delaware County announced a virtual, recorded candidate interview with Manganaro for Oct. 13. This was an interview event, not a debate; candidates on the ballot were invited.
Virtual Recorded Candidate Interview: US House of Representatives 5th District - Nick Manganaro (R). · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsManganaro appears on The Dawn Stensland Show to discuss campaign issues
Manganaro appeared on The Dawn Stensland Show (Audacy/WPHT) for a campaign spotlight. Topics described in the episode included inflation, housing costs, government spending, tariffs, and AI data-center expansion.
Fighting Mandates, Early Detection Saves Lives, And PA-5 Candidate Nick Manganiello · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsDisputeIndex documents Manganaro's Iran war policy position
DisputeIndex characterized Manganaro's platform as questioning the necessity of the Iran war while supporting funding current operations and seeking a negotiated end. It quoted him: 'I support funding current operations to improve the odds of a peaceful resolution.'
Nicholas Manganaro · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24filingManganaro confirmed as approved Republican nominee on Pennsylvania Nov. 3 general election ballot
Candidate Alerts, citing Pennsylvania Department of State listings, reported Manganaro as the approved Republican nominee on the Nov. 3 ballot, facing Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon.
Nicholas W Manganaro (R) — U.S. Representative, PA-05 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingFEC July quarterly report shows Manganaro raised $9,296 with $5,930 cash on hand
Through June 30, 2026, Manganaro's FEC filing showed $9,296 raised, $3,366 spent, $5,930 cash on hand, and $5,425 in debts. Fundraising included $3,871 from individuals, no PAC contributions, and $5,425 in candidate loans.
Nicholas W Manganaro (R) — U.S. Representative, PA-05 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Apr 7newsManganaro interviewed by Broad + Liberty, criticizes ACA and opposes Iran war
In an April 7 interview with Broad + Liberty, Manganaro criticized the Affordable Care Act and stated, 'I am not in favor of this war,' referring to the Iran war. This was summarized in the Candidate Alerts profile.
Nicholas W Manganaro (R) — U.S. Representative, PA-05 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Delaware County Republican Committee (Delco GOP) organizationListed as endorsed by Delaware County GOP in a Pennsylvania voter guide; Delco GOP's own candidate page identifies him as its candidate for PA-05. afaofpa.org
- Young Republicans organizationListed as endorsed by Young Republicans in a Pennsylvania voter guide; specific chapter or affiliate not identified. afaofpa.org
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $9,296
- Spent
- $3,366
- Cash on hand
- $5,930
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6PA05216(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] Virtual Recorded Candidate Interview: US House of Representatives 5th District - Nick Manganaro (R).(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [2] Fighting Mandates, Early Detection Saves Lives, And PA-5 Candidate Nick Manganiello(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [3] Candidate for US Congress, PA 5th District - DELCO GOP(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [4] Nicholas Manganaro(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [5] Nicholas W Manganaro (R) — U.S. Representative, PA-05(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [6] Nick Manganaro — 2026 Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
- [7] Vote for 1 in your party Lt. Governor(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
- [8] PA-5 Race: Scanlon Attacks ICE While GOP Challenger Pushes Fiscal Discipline(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
- [9] Delco Republican Nicholas Manganaro is running for PA-5 seat(opens in a new tab) Apr 7, 2026