2026 Elections ยท Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 2nd 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 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Brendan Boyle (Democratic) and Jessica Arriaga (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueBrendan BoyleDemocraticJessica ArriagaRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Boyle supports reforming the debt ceiling process to prevent government shutdowns and protect the economy from costly disruptions.

Candidate's own wordsSource โ†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Boyle votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy and KIDS Act.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

Boyle votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and support for patients, but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Boyle votes nay on multiple immigration restriction bills and yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Boyle introduces legislation to improve health protections for firefighters and honors fallen police officers.

Own words (office website)Source โ†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Boyle votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety, guard act, and cashless bail reporting, but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, and violent offenders acts.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Boyle supports a wealth tax on the richest Americans to fund Democratic priorities like paid family leave and clean energy incentives.

Candidate's own wordsSource โ†—Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Boyle votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims but nay on multiple appropriations and budget resolutions.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Energy & Environment

Boyle votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Boyle votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and veterans clinic naming, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.