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Who’s running for Congress in Pennsylvania in 2026?

City & State’s quick guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 congressional elections.

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Primary results spell the end for four PA House incumbents

Incumbents Ana Tiburcio, Donald “Bud” Cook, Greg Vitali and Keith Harris all appeared headed for defeat in Tuesday’s election.

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Bob Brooks wins Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested PA-7 primary

The handpicked candidate of Gov. Josh Shapiro beat out a diverse, energetic four-candidate field to face GOP incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November.

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Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for deep blue PA-3 seat

The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford

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‘Game on’: Janelle Stelson advances to general election rematch against Scott Perry

Democrat Janelle Stelson will face U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in a rematch of their 2024 contest, which Perry won by 5,133 votes.

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The 2026 Pennsylvania congressional primaries to watch

Contested congressional primaries have drawn lots of attention, and money, to the Keystone State.

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PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Each candidates endorsement

Major labor unions continue to throw their support behind Street in the race

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Justin Douglas leans on his experience in PA-10 Democratic primary race

The Dauphin County Commissioners chair hopes to bring a local perspective to Washington, D.C.

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Candidate questionnaire: Shaun Griffith

The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more

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Candidate questionnaire: Chris Rabb

The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more

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Janelle Stelson works toward a November rematch with Scott Perry

After coming thisclose to beating the Republican incumbent in 2024, the Democratic candidate for PA-10 is hoping to punch her ticket to the general election on May 19

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Candidate questionnaire: Sharif Street

The state Senator-turned-congressional candidate answers our questions about policy priorities, politics and more

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Candidate questionnaire: Ala Stanford

Stanford answers our questions about her policy priorities, politics and more

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Meet the longshot in the PA-3 Democratic primary

Shaun Griffith believes his “people over profit” message is louder than the ones coming from seasoned politicians

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The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: Senate Districts

Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.

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PA-7 Dem rivals take aim at Brooks in wake of his bombshell claim about 2024 state treasurer race

After Democratic PA-7 candidate Bob Brooks told a Lehigh University audience that Gov. Josh Shapiro asked him to endorse Republican Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland in the 2024 treasurer race, other candidates were quick to react. 

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The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: House Districts

Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.

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‘I’m the only one that’s ever been an elected official’: In PA-7 Dem primary, Lamont McClure runs on his record

The former Northampton County Executive emphasizes his Carbon County roots – and his singular position as the only locally elected politician

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Sans Stanford, Dems Rabb and Street meet for PA-3 debate on Wednesday

Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin