Tony
Guy
Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy, Republican, challenges Democratic incumbent Chris Deluzio in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District (2026).
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Background
Tony Guy is the Republican candidate challenging Democratic incumbent Chris Deluzio in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He won the Republican primary and is a lifelong Beaver County resident who grew up in Aliquippa and currently resides in Hopewell. 146
Guy has served as Beaver County Sheriff since being elected to the office in 2016. Before entering elected office, he spent 26 years with the Pennsylvania State Police beginning in 1984, retiring at the rank of sergeant, and subsequently worked as a private contract security officer. He was also appointed to the Hopewell Area School Board, where he served for two years. 4919
Guy graduated from Quigley High School in 1979. The sources reviewed do not identify a college degree. His campaign describes him as a lifelong Beaver County resident with deep roots in the region he seeks to represent. 199
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 17, Pennsylvania
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Beaver County Sheriff
- Website
- tonyguyforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Nov 3filingGeneral election between Guy and incumbent Chris Deluzio scheduled for November 3
The PA-17 general election pitting Republican Tony Guy against Democratic incumbent Chris Deluzio is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
PA-17 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsGuy highlights affordable housing and law-enforcement training, attacks Deluzio on tax votes
WTAE reported Guy emphasizing affordable housing, improved law-enforcement training, and more civil political discourse. He criticized Deluzio for voting against measures exempting tips and overtime from taxation, saying 'No tax on tips. Deluzio voted against it. No tax on overtime. Deluzio voted against it.'
Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy running for Congress · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementWESA voter guide notes Guy has FOP backing but campaign did not return candidate survey
WESA's voter guide reported Guy had support from local Republican elected officials and the Beaver County chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. The guide also noted the race had 'few fireworks so far' and that Guy's campaign did not return WESA's candidate survey by the deadline.
US House 17th District election: Deluzio v. Guy | 90.5 WESA · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19newsGuy calls for lower costs, more energy production, and end to Iran war on Guy's terms
In TribLive coverage, Guy said 'We're pricing an entire generation out of the American dream,' called for deregulation and increased Southwest PA energy production, said the Iran war 'has to end and end soon,' and argued Trump's tariffs had 'generally been effective.' He also made the case that Congress should not tie the president's hands on tariffs.
Republican Tony Guy looks to unseat Chris Deluzio in ... · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17endorsementBeaver County Sheriff Tony Guy endorses Stacy Garrity for Pennsylvania governor
Guy was listed among leading Pennsylvania sheriffs publicly endorsing Republican Stacy Garrity for governor. This represents an endorsement by Guy, not of his own congressional campaign.
Leading Pennsylvania Sheriffs Endorse Stacy Garrity For Governor · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30newsGuy raises $117,530 through June 30, holds ~$36K cash on hand vs. Deluzio's ~$1.1M
FEC figures through June 30 showed Guy raised $117,530 for the cycle (with only $7,932 through March 31) and had approximately $35,849 cash on hand, a substantial disadvantage compared to incumbent Deluzio's nearly $1.1 million cash on hand.
Tony Guy — 2026 Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19filingTony Guy wins Republican primary for PA-17, defeating Jesse James Vodvarka
Guy won the Republican primary against Jesse James Vodvarka and became the GOP nominee for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District.
US House 17th District election: Deluzio v. Guy | 90.5 WESA · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- State Rep. Aaron Bernstine officialListed as an endorser in the Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC) voter guide and by iVoterGuide. afaofpa.org
- Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC) organizationThe FOAC voter guide lists Guy as endorsed by the organization for the 2026 primary; no specific endorsement date given. afaofpa.org
- Local Republican elected officials (unnamed) officialWESA reported that Guy is 'backed by local Republican elected officials,' but did not name them. wesanews.org
- Beaver County chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police unionWESA reported that Guy 'is also backed by' the local Fraternal Order of Police chapter; endorsement date not specified. wesanews.org · Oct 5, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $118K
- Spent
- $82K
- Cash on hand
- $36K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6PA17203(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Tony Guy — 2026 Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy running for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] US House 17th District election: Deluzio v. Guy | 90.5 WESA(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Issues - Tony Guy for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] PA-17 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [6] Republican Tony Guy looks to unseat Chris Deluzio in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [7] Leading Pennsylvania Sheriffs Endorse Stacy Garrity For Governor(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [8] Vote for 1 in your party Lt. Governor(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026