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Pennsylvania · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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Rob Bresnahan Jr. Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. represents Pennsylvania's 8th District and is seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Paige Cognetti Democratic Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is the 2026 Democratic challenger for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueRob Bresnahan Jr.
Republican
Paige Cognetti
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports cutting taxes, reducing spending, and pro-small-business policies Supports lowering household costs, targeted tariffs, and stronger unions
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and restricting institutional investors Supports cutting permitting barriers, holding absentee landlords accountable
Health careCriticized the ACA but voted to extend its enhanced premium tax credits Supports protecting Medicaid, the ACA, and lowering health-care costs
ImmigrationSupports securing the border and funding ICE and CBP Supports pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants including Dreamers
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes federal abortion ban; voted for Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act Supports abortion rights and protecting reproductive health care in Congress
EducationSupports expanding school choice and parental education freedom Supports investing in public schools and protecting federal education funding
Climate & energyOpposes Green New Deal; supports fossil fuels and energy independence Supports IRA climate-smart agriculture funding; opposes data centers raising utility bills
Crime & public safetyBacks law enforcement; supports border security to stop drugs/crime Supports increased police investment combined with community-based violence prevention
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts; voted for One Big Beautiful Bill Act Opposes corporate tax breaks; supports no-taxes-on-tips and working families tax credit
GunsStalwart Second Amendment supporter Supports universal background checks, safe storage, and gun-safety measures
Democracy & electionsVoted for the SAVE Act (reported; vote not independently verified here) Supports banning congressional stock trading, corporate PACs, and term limits
Foreign policy & defenseVoted for NDAA; opposed War Powers resolution on Iran Strongly supports Israel's right to self-defense and U.S. military aid; backs two-state solution

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