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Pennsylvania · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Mary Gay Scanlon Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative serving Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District since 2018 Full profile → Nick Manganaro Republican Republican challenger Nick Manganaro faces Democratic incumbent Mary Gay Scanlon in Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueMary Gay Scanlon
Democratic
Nick Manganaro
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports lower costs and fair economy for working Americans Opposes deficit spending; supports balanced budget and oversight
HousingSupports federal eviction-diversion programs to prevent housing insecurity Links housing affordability to immigration and local taxes
Health careSupports affordable, accessible healthcare and opposes cuts to health programs Opposes the ACA; favors free-market patient control of healthcare
ImmigrationOpposes restricting birthright citizenship and ICE funding increases Supports ICE enforcement; opposes local sanctuary policies
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports legal abortion access and reproductive freedom Respects the Dobbs ruling; no direct dated quote available
EducationSupports fair school funding, affordable college, and career pathways Supports school choice and parental rights in education
Climate & energyno sourced position Supports all-of-the-above energy; opposes RGGI; backs nuclear
Crime & public safetySupports resolving disputes through lawful, democratic means; condemns political violence Supports ICE enforcement; opposes sanctuary policies
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax/spending priorities of Republican reconciliation bill Supports balanced budget; opposes new entitlement expansions
GunsSupports gun violence awareness; cosponsored related resolution Supports the Second Amendment
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights, anti-corruption reform, and congressional oversight Supports congressional term limits via constitutional amendment
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong congressional role in foreign policy America First; skeptical of Iran war; supports negotiated end

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