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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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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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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

General Assembly

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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.

Energy

Policy

Burgum, Perry tout importance of nuclear energy in visit to Three Mile Island

The U.S. Secretary of the Interior said the Trump administration’s policies have led to a “renaissance” for nuclear energy.

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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

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Ryan Crosswell makes anti-corruption argument for PA-7 race

In the Lehigh Valley’s crowded PA-7, the former federal prosecutor and Marine believes he is uniquely qualified to tackle current challenges

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Stelson, Cognetti and Perry are among PA’s top congressional fundraisers in 2026

PA-10 Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson raised $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, more than any other congressional candidate in Pennsylvania.

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In PA-7 Dem primary, Bob Brooks is going from pole to poll

The president of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association is betting on his working-class appeal, legislative successes and high-profile endorsements to win back a Lehigh Valley congressional seat

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‘None of these candidates have the experience that I have’: Carol Obando-Derstine makes her case for PA-7

The only woman and only Hispanic in the race has a background in sustainable energy, the confidence of Democrats like Bob Casey and Susan Wild, and a personal take on the need for immigration reform