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U.S. House Pennsylvania District 8

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentCEO

A Republican and CEO of an electrical contracting company, Bresnahan is the incumbent U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. He emphasizes border security, economic growth, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and public safety.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Brian Kelly ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Eric Stone ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewContracts manager

Jon Lanzaro-Fisher ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Paige Cognetti is a government reform advocate running for U.S. House in Pennsylvania District 8. She emphasizes government accountability, bans on congressional stock trading and corporate PACs, and policies supporting working families and small business.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Teddy Daniels ran for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedCEO

A Republican and CEO of an electrical contracting company, Bresnahan is the incumbent U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. He emphasizes border security, economic growth, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and public safety.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Paige Cognetti is a government reform advocate running for U.S. House in Pennsylvania District 8. She emphasizes government accountability, bans on congressional stock trading and corporate PACs, and policies supporting working families and small business.

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