2026 Elections · Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Pennsylvania congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Brian Fitzpatrick (Republican) and Bob Harvie (Democratic).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Brian Fitzpatrick supports targeted tax relief to strengthen the U.S. maritime workforce and improve national readiness, and he voted yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention 12. He also supports securing the border, tougher penalties for criminal illegal immigrants, and cracking down on sanctuary cities, voting yea on acts supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, national emergency declaration, and stopping illegal entry 45. Bob Harvie supports rolling back tariffs that increase consumer costs and raising the minimum wage to help working families 3. He also opposed the use of local warehouses as ICE detention facilities as a Bucks County commissioner 6.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueBrian FitzpatrickRepublicanBob HarvieDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Fitzpatrick supports targeted tax relief to strengthen the U.S. maritime workforce and improve national readiness by addressing recruitment and retention challenges.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzpatrick votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, and nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Harvie supports rolling back tariffs that increase consumer costs and raising the minimum wage to help working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Brian Fitzpatrick supports targeted tax relief to strengthen the U.S. maritime workforce and improve national readiness by addressing recruitment and retention challenges 1. He voted yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, and nay on privacy in purchases 2. Bob Harvie supports rolling back tariffs that increase consumer costs and raising the minimum wage to help working families 3.
Healthcare

Fitzpatrick votes yea on reauthorizations and acts improving rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Fitzpatrick supports securing the border, tougher penalties for criminal illegal immigrants, and cracking down on sanctuary cities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzpatrick votes yea on acts supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, national emergency declaration, and stopping illegal entry.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

As a Bucks County commissioner, Harvie backed a resolution opposing the use of local warehouses as ICE detention facilities.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Brian Fitzpatrick supports securing the border, tougher penalties for criminal illegal immigrants, and cracking down on sanctuary cities 1. He voted yea on acts supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, national emergency declaration, and stopping illegal entry 2. Bob Harvie, as a Bucks County commissioner, backed a resolution opposing the use of local warehouses as ICE detention facilities 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Fitzpatrick supports stronger law enforcement resources and tougher penalties for criminals, including those involved in illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzpatrick votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets, and nay on privacy and veterans 2nd amendment protection.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Harvie pledges to tackle corruption in Washington and hold corporations accountable to protect working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Brian Fitzpatrick supports stronger law enforcement resources and tougher penalties for criminals, including those involved in illegal immigration and drug trafficking 1. He voted yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets, and nay on privacy and veterans 2nd amendment protection 2. Bob Harvie pledges to tackle corruption in Washington and hold corporations accountable to protect working families 3.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Fitzpatrick votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security appropriations, and nay on agriculture appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Harvie supports a middle class tax cut while ensuring large corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Brian Fitzpatrick votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security appropriations, and nay on agriculture appropriations 1. Bob Harvie supports a middle class tax cut while ensuring large corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share 2.
Energy & Environment

Fitzpatrick votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS act, and nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Fitzpatrick advocates for strong sanctions against Iran, North Korea, and China, supports Israel, and opposes aggression against U.S. allies.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzpatrick votes yea on removing US forces from Iran hostilities, national defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and extending FISA authorities, and nay on removing forces from Lebanon.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Brian Fitzpatrick supports targeted tax relief to strengthen the U.S. maritime workforce and improve national readiness by addressing recruitment and retention challenges. He voted yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, and nay on privacy in purchases. Bob Harvie supports rolling back tariffs that increase consumer costs and raising the minimum wage to help working families.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Brian Fitzpatrick supports securing the border, tougher penalties for criminal illegal immigrants, and cracking down on sanctuary cities. He voted yea on acts supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, national emergency declaration, and stopping illegal entry. Bob Harvie, as a Bucks County commissioner, backed a resolution opposing the use of local warehouses as ICE detention facilities.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Brian Fitzpatrick supports stronger law enforcement resources and tougher penalties for criminals, including those involved in illegal immigration and drug trafficking. He voted yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets, and nay on privacy and veterans 2nd amendment protection. Bob Harvie pledges to tackle corruption in Washington and hold corporations accountable to protect working families.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Brian Fitzpatrick votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security appropriations, and nay on agriculture appropriations. Bob Harvie supports a middle class tax cut while ensuring large corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.