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2026 Race · Pennsylvania

U.S. House (District 8)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Pennsylvania is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Rob Bresnahan Jr. (Republican) and Paige Cognetti (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (Republican), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Paige Cognetti

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.

Republican · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture
  • Small Business
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9262

    Local Control Protection Act

  • HRES.1302

    Designating May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" in the United States and supporting the goals...

2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Pennsylvania in 2026?

Rob Bresnahan Jr. (Republican) and Paige Cognetti (Democratic). Rob Bresnahan Jr. is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House (District 8) 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?

Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr., a Republican, currently represents Pennsylvania, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. serve on?

Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. serves on House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Small Business, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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