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2026 Race · Pennsylvania

U.S. House (District 5)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Pennsylvania is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic) and Nick Manganaro (Republican). The seat is currently held by Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic), who has served since November 2018, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Nick Manganaro

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic · Since November 2018

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Rules
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9297

    Pedestrian Protection Act

  • HR.9076

    Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026

2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Pennsylvania in 2026?

Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic) and Nick Manganaro (Republican). Mary Gay Scanlon is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Pennsylvania and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democratic, currently represents Pennsylvania, serving since November 2018.

What committees does Mary Gay Scanlon serve on?

Mary Gay Scanlon serves on House Committee on Rules and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.